Last updated on December 13th, 2024 at 04:41 am
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.
Originally had an August 25, 2023 then an August 30, 2024 theatrical release before getting removed from the schedule entirely. (7/29/23)
Previously known as They Listen.
Sony Pictures Entertainment distributes in the US.
Filmed in LA.
Directed by Chris Weitz (American Pie, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Operation Finale).
Sony Pictures Releasing Australia released Afraid in Australian Cinemas on August 29, 2024.
Sony Pictures Releasing UK released Afraid in UK Cinemas on August 30, 2024.
Sony Pictures Releasing released Afraid in Theaters on August 30, 2024.
Sony Pictures released Afraid on PVOD on September 17, 2024.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released Afraid on Blu-ray and DVD on November 5, 2024.
Afraid premiered on Netflix on November 28, 2024.
Director: Chris Weitz
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