VENICE, ITALY — September 5, 2026 — A24’s Primetime held its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, September 5, bringing together the film’s cast and creative team for the first public screening.
Among those attending the Venice premiere were cast members Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Michael Chachere, Tony Revolori, Alex Winter and Jeff Zucker.
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse attend the “Primetime” Screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse attend the “Primetime” Screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Phoebe Bridgers is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Phoebe Bridgers is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Phoebe Bridgers is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Robert Pattinson attends the “Primetime” Screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Bokeem Woodbine, Phoebe Bridgers, Robert Pattinson, Ajon Singh, director Lance Oppenheim, Skyler Gisondo and Merritt Wever attend the “Primetime” Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Bokeem Woodbine, Phoebe Bridgers, Robert Pattinson, Ajon Singh, director Lance Oppenheim, Skyler Gisondo and Merritt Wever attend the “Primetime” Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
American actor Bokeem Woodbine at the 83 Venice International Film Festival 2026, Primetime Photocall, Venice (Italy), September 5th, 2026 (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Phoebe Bridgers attends the “Primetime” during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Phoebe Bridgers attends the “Primetime” Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
American actor Skyler Gisondo at the 83 Venice International Film Festival 2026, Primetime Photocall, Venice (Italy), September 5th, 2026 (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Merritt Wever attends the “Primetime” Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Director Lance Oppenheim attends the “Primetime” during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Robert Pattinson attends the “Primetime” during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Director Lance Oppenheim and Robert Pattinson attends the “Primetime” during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Robert Pattinson attends the “Primetime” during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Phoebe Bridgers attends the “Primetime” Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Phoebe Bridgers attends the “Primetime” Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Director Lance Oppenheim is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Director Lance Oppenheim is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Director Lance Oppenheim is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Director Lance Oppenheim is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
Director Lance Oppenheim is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Wes Ellis)
The film’s creative team was also represented at the premiere, including writer Ajon Singh and director Lance Oppenheim. Producers William Iannaccone, Brighton McCloskey, Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster attended alongside co-producer Christian Vasquez and executive producers AJ Bourscheid and Abigail Rowe.
Other members of the production team at the event included director of photography David Bolen, editor Daniel Garber, costume designer Alex Bovaird and composer Ari Balouzian.
Additional guests at the Venice premiere included Suki Waterhouse.
The Primetime world premiere screening was presented by A24 and the Venice Film Festival.
A24 is set to release Primetime in UK cinemas on October 30, 2026.
Photography: Wes Ellis