Joey King and Chase Stokes take on the future in Uglies: Here’s what time to watch

Joey King and Chase Stokes take on the future in Uglies: Here's what time to watch

As a die-hard fan of dystopian sci-fi and a self-proclaimed Joey King enthusiast, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming release of Uglies on Netflix! Having grown up reading Scott Westerfeld’s novel and reminiscing about those tween years, it’s like a dream come true to see this beloved story adapted for the screen.


In September this year, we have a Friday the 13th that feels like a prelude to Halloween, but horror movie enthusiasts might find it less thrilling as Netflix won’t be premiering a new horror film. Instead, the usual spooky event will introduce Joey King’s latest project with Netflix, the dystopian sci-fi movie for young adults titled “Uglies“. This is King’s second Netflix production of 2024, coming after the success of her romantic comedy, “A Family Affair“.

According to the book titled “Uglies” penned by Scott Westerfeld, the highly anticipated Netflix premiere of the movie adaptation is set for Friday, September 13. Riding on the wave of success from last week’s hit Netflix original film “Rebel Ridge”, this latest role played by King promises to be another box office sensation and yet another science fiction triumph for Netflix in 2023, following the success of “Atlas”.

Are you eagerly awaiting the moment when you can delve into Tally Youngblood’s rebellious journey set in a dystopian future utopia? Here’s when you can catch the Uglies release!

Release date and time

The film titled Uglies is set to premiere on Netflix this coming Friday, September 13th, at midnight Pacific Time. This means that for those living on the East Coast of the United States, the movie will become available at 3 a.m. Although it’s not a long weekend or holiday, this makes for an excellent family viewing option over the weekend!

Across the globe, certain time zones will have the opportunity to view the movie at a more suitable hour than late at night. In some regions of the world, the release is scheduled for the day or early afternoon. For a detailed look at when Uglies premieres in your specific area, consult the table below to determine your time zone and the start time for viewing the latest Netflix movie!

LocationRelease TimeRelease Date
Hawaii9:00 p.m. HSTThursday, Sept. 12
Alaska11:00 p.m. AKDTThursday, Sept. 12
West Coast of the U.S.12:00 a.m. PTFriday, Sept. 13
Midwest of the U.S.2:00 a.m. CTFriday, Sept. 13
East Coast of the U.S.3:00 a.m. ETFriday, Sept. 13
Brazil4:00 a.m. BRTFriday, Sept. 13
England/Ireland/France8:00 a.m. BSTFriday, Sept. 13
Germany9:00 a.m. CESTFriday, Sept. 13
South Africa9:00 a.m. SASTFriday, Sept. 13
Dubai, UAE11 a.m. GSTFriday, Sept. 13
India12:30 p.m. ISTFriday, Sept. 13
South Korea4:00 p.m. KSTFriday, Sept. 13
Sydney, Australia5:00 p.m. AESTFriday, Sept. 13

Synopsis, cast, and trailer

In 2005, Scott Westerfeld’s novel titled “Uglies” was initially released. Many of us from the millennial generation probably read this book during our pre-teen years. For those who haven’t encountered it yet and are unaware of its plot, Uglies is set in a futuristic society where 16-year-olds are compelled to undergo a cosmetic surgery to transform into “pretties.

However, when Tally’s dearest companion flees before her scheduled operation, defiantly challenging the system, Tally embarks on a quest to locate her friend. In typical fashion of dystopian sci-fi films, expect a band of youthful rebels to rise up and strive for global improvement. Here’s a more detailed glance at the synopsis as provided by Netflix:

In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.

Netflix’s official trailer offers a peek into the realm of Uglies and Pretties, and it’s where we meet Tally, a character who yearns for beauty. In this sneak peek, Tally Youngblood is portrayed by King, while Peris and David are unveiled by Chase Stokes from Outer Banks and Keith Powers from The Perfect Find, respectively.

Watch the exciting trailer in the video below!

Watch Uglies only on Netflix beginning Sept. 13 at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.

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2024-09-11 21:03