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Updated · Jordan Ruimy · Aug 16
A24's Primetime Trailer Hits 35 Million Views, Breaking Studio Records Before Sept. 25 Release
Updated
Updated · Jordan Ruimy · Aug 16

A24's Primetime Trailer Hits 35 Million Views, Breaking Studio Records Before Sept. 25 Release

3 articles · Updated · Jordan Ruimy · Aug 16

Summary

  • About 35 million YouTube views in under two weeks have made “Primetime” one of A24’s most-watched trailers ever, an unusually strong early signal for the Robert Pattinson-led film.
  • Robert Pattinson’s current hot streak, the trailer’s stylized take on Chris Hansen, and the film’s horror-thriller angle appear to be driving the surge and widening interest beyond typical movie fans.
  • Venice next month will be the film’s only festival stop before its Sept. 25 theatrical release, with early test-screening chatter described as positive.
  • For director Lance Oppenheim, best known for documentaries including HBO’s “Ren Faire,” the buzz suggests his latest stylistic pivot could become a notable fall wild card.

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