Joey King fans' assemble here. Netflix has finally unveiled the trailer for the much-anticipated movie adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's Uglies , giving fans a first look at the dystopian world that's been years in the making. The trailer opens with Tally (Joey King) reflecting on her lifelong desire to be "pretty," as a Siri-like voice awakens her in her sleek, dystopian dorm room.

The tone is immediately set for a world where perfection is not just desired but mandated. The clip quickly transitions to a ceremonial gathering that feels reminiscent of Divergent or The Giver, where teens eagerly await their transformation. Laverne Cox's Dr Cable delivers a chilling promise: "All the flaws you have today will be gone tomorrow with one elegant procedure," encapsulating the societal obsession with perfection.

Visually, the trailer teases Tally's journey from conformity to rebellion, showing her sneaking through the city in a pig mask, a nod to Scott Westerfeld's original book. The tension builds as Tally faces the stark contrast between her friend Peris, who has already undergone the procedure, and Shay, who rejects the system altogether. "You get the surgery, they tell you what to do, and that's it," Shay warns, hinting at the darker truths behind the seemingly perfect world.

The trailer also introduces Keith Powers as David, the leader of The Smoke, a rebellious group living outside the city who rejects the surgery and chooses a simpler life. His presence suggests a significant .