Taika Waititi attacks critics after Klara and the Sun flops at the box office

The Guardian reported that director Taika Waititi, known for Jojo Rabbit, blamed the poor box‑office performance of his latest film, Klara and the Sun, on what he called “obsolete” reviewers. In a social‑media post, Waititi said he works “for the people” whose Rotten Tomatoes scores are much higher than the critics’ ratings. He launched a furious broadside at “critics” after the film’s commercial results fell short of expectations. The post included the line, “This Halloween, let’s spare a thought for those sad lost souls who couldn’t achieve their dreams of becoming artists, and thus settled, and became critics.” Waititi’s comments highlight his frustration with the negative reception and suggest a widening gap between audience approval and critical opinion.

Why it matters

The director’s public criticism of reviewers may influence how future films are marketed and received, and it underscores tension between creators and the press.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

2 Nov 2026, 17:08 IST

Key names

Taika Waititi, Klara, Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro

Section

Entertainment

Sources

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• The Guardian‘Sad lost souls’: Taika Waititi lambasts critics after Klara and the Sun box-office disaster 2 Nov, 17:08

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