A24’s prestige positioning and the August trailer’s strong reception for Robert Pattinson’s physical and vocal transformation into Chris Hansen have anchored trader optimism for a solid Tomatometer on the upcoming thriller *Primetime*. Early test-screening feedback highlighting effective use of color, lighting, and narrative tension, combined with the film’s real-event basis and Oscar-adjacent chatter, supports market-implied odds favoring scores in the 70-plus range. As Lance Oppenheim’s narrative feature debut, the project benefits from the director’s documentary background and producer involvement from Robert Pattinson and Ari Aster. The September 5 Venice competition premiere remains the critical near-term catalyst that will generate the first wave of reviews ahead of the wide September 25 release and September 28 market resolution, though the sensitive *To Catch a Predator* subject matter could introduce some polarization once critics weigh in.