It’s rare for a studio to become a brand, but A24 has managed it. Since its humble beginnings as a New York-based distribution company founded by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges in August 2012, A24 has become synonymous with quality for film lovers, the place that releases the must-see indies everyone is talking about.
A24’s first film was the little-seen and little-loved “A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III” from Roman Coppola, which hit theaters in February 2013 to muted fanfare. But the movie that really put the company on the map was “Spring Breakers,” Harmony Korine’s wild crime comedy that released in March that same year and established many of the conventions associated with the brand: Artful neon cinematography, shocking content and stylized violence, and cool-kid cleverness suffused in every frame. That’s not to say every movie that the company distributes is like “Spring Breakers” — the majority aren’t — but its release made A24 hip in a way a film distribution company usually isn’t.
Since 2013, A24 has grown quickly to release an impressive slate of acclaimed movies each year. It’s become the destination for great arthouse horror, putting out modern genre classics such as “Under the Skin,” “The Witch,” and “Green Room.” It’s released Oscar winners and nominees, like “Room,” “Ex Machina,” “Lady Bird,” and “Aftersun.”
In 2016, the company began branching into production, and the first film it produced — Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” — won Best Picture in a landmark Oscar moment. Since then, its production output has exploded, and the films A24 has had a hand in financing and backing — “Hereditary,” “Eighth Grade,” “Uncut Gems,” “The Green Knight,” and “Past Lives” — have been wildly acclaimed. And with 2023’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — another Oscar winner — A24 had their biggest hit yet, as the Daniels’ action comedy grossed over $100 million worldwide.
So what’s next for A24? Looking ahead in 2025, there’s plenty of interesting films to get excited about, including movies from acclaimed directors like Spike Lee, David Lowery, Benny and Josh Safdie (separately, not together), Ari Aster, and many more. That’s not even getting into other projects still in development, which ensure that A24 and its films should remain as buzzy as they’ve always been.
Here’s a look at all the films currently in the works at A24, listed in order of expected release; titles without a release window are listed alphabetically. This list will be updated as new films and release dates are announced.
After premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival last May, and releasing theatrically in France and Italy last year, “Parthenope” is finally premiering in U.S. theaters this winter. The latest film from “Great Beauty” director Paolo Sorrentino, “Parthenope” and its story of a beautiful young woman’s coming of age in Naples received mixed reviews upon its Cannes premiere.
A fantasy adventure, “The Legend of Ochi” follows a young girl (Helena Zengel) in a remote village taught to fear a mysterious race of forest creatures known as the Ochi. When she encounters a docile ochi left behind by its pack, she goes on a journey to reunite it with its parents. The film is the directorial debut of Isaiah Saxon and also features Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe in its cast. It will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival before its February premiere date.
Zambian-Welsh director Rungano Nyoni received raves last May when her film “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The family drama, about a young woman who discovers secrets around her middle-class Zambian clan as they prepare for the funeral of her uncle, will finally release in American theaters this March.
Ayo Edebiri stars in “Opus,” a new horror film from A24 opening this March and the directorial debut of Mark Anthony Green. She plays a young writer invited to the compound of a legendary musician (John Malkovich), where she becomes embroiled in a twisted plan. Amber Midthunder and Juliette Lewis also star in the film, which will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
With a $70 million budget, “Marty Supreme” is by a large margin the most expensive film A24 has ever made. That’s intriguing given the premise doesn’t necessarily scream big budget: The film is reportedly a table tennis story inspired by the career of late champion of the sport Marty Reisman, albeit heavily fictionalized. Timothée Chalamet will play Marty, while Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, the Creator, Odessa A’zion, Penn Jillette, Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher round out the cast, but the real draw is Josh Safdie, in his first film since the breakup of his partnership with brother Benny, behind the camera.
The feature directorial debut of Alex Scharfman, “Death of a Unicorn” promises to be part horror film, part class satire. Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star as a father and daughter who unexpectedly run over a unicorn while en route to a crisis management summit thrown by the father’s boss. The body of the creature is taken by the company and exploited for its curative properties, to disastrous consequences. Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes, and Steve Park round out the cast.
A24 acquired “Friendship” out of the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, where it played in the Midnight Madness program. The feature directorial debut of Andrew DeYoung, the cringe comedy stars “I Think You Should Leave” star Tim Robinson as an awkward man who obsessively pursues a friendship with his charming neighbor, played by Paul Rudd. Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra and Billy Bryk round out the supporting cast.
Spike Lee’s track record with remakes is mixed — there’s the dull and uninspired “Oldboy” rehash, and the weird but undeniably interesting “Ganja & Hess” redux “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus.” His latest film has some tough pedigree to live up to: It’s an American take on Akira Kurosawa’s classic kidnapping drama “High and Low,” widely considered one of the Japanese auteur’s greatest films. But watching Lee adapt the film promises to be interesting, and his take “Highest 2 Lowest” benefits from serving as a reunion with his frequent star Denzel Washington, who leads a wild supporting cast that includes Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, and ASAP Rocky. The film will receive a theatrical release by A24 before releasing on Apple TV+.
After receiving critical acclaim for Arthurian fantasy “The Green Knight,” David Lowery is back at A24 with a wildly different project — pop star melodrama “Mother Mary.” Anne Hathaway plays the titular superstar in the film, which will focus on her relationship with a fashion designer played by Michaela Coel. Hunter Schaefer, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Sian Clifford, and FKA Twigs also star in the movie, which will feature original songs written by Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX.
Josh Safdie isn’t the only Safdie brother coming out with a solo feature effort this year. Following his acting roles in “Oppenheimer,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and “The Curse,” Benny Safdie is returning to the opposite side of the camera to direct and write “The Smashing Machine,” a biographical sports drama about Mark Kerr, a wrestler and MMA fighter who struggled with substance abuse during his career. The primary draw for the film if you aren’t familiar with Kerr? He’s played by Dwayne Johnson, making a rare foray into serious dramatic acting. Emily Blunt costars as Kerr’s ex-wife Dawn Staples.
Just a year after dividing audiences with “Civil War,” a war film about a divided United States, Alex Garland is returning to the subject of the military — this time tackling the recent past instead of the near future. Co-directed by Ray Mendoza and based heavily on Mendoza’s real experiences as a Navy SEAL during the U.S. invasion of Iraq, “Warfare” is set in 2006 and follows a group of SEALs during a mission in real-time. A large ensemble cast of up-and-coming actors lead the film, including Cosmo Jarvis, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Noah Centineo, Henry Zaga, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton.
One of a few films from A24 premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, “Andre is an Idiot” is the feature film debut of director Tony Benna. Playing in the U.S. Documentary Competition, the doc focuses on a man André Ricciardi as he comes to accept his imminent death from a disease.
In July 2024, it was announced that A24 would produce “Altar,” a horror film from Russian director Egor Abramenko, best known for his space horror film “Sputnik.” Written by Will Soodik and based on a short story by Philip Fracassi, the film is described as a coming-of-age horror about the summer of a young boy. “Good One” star Lily Collias and newcomer Hudson Behling will star in the film, along with January Jones, David Krumholtz, and Kyle MacLachlan.
A documentary from director Viktor Kossakovsky, “Architecton” premiered to positive reviews at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival, where A24 acquired its distribution rights. The film is described as an meditiation on architecture, looking at the rise and fall of civilizations through the buildings they left behind.
Video artist Kahlil Joseph will make his feature film debut with “Blknews: Terms and Conditions,” an adaptation of his video exhibition of the same name. The film will be co-produced by A24 and Participant.
Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” comes from director Mary Bronstein, best known for her 2008 Mumblecore film “Yeast.” The film stars Rose Byrne as Linda, a therapist struggling to balance her personal life and her hostile relationship with her own therapist. Conan O’Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Ivy Wolk, Daniel Zolghadri, and ASAP Rocky also star.
Celine Song’s directorial debut “Past Lives” was one of the most acclaimed films of 2023, and IndieWire’s pick for the best movie of its year. Just two years later, she’s back at A24 with another romance film. Described as a romantic comedy, not much is known about “Materialists,” but the film reportedly follows a high-end matchmaker who gets involved with a wealthy man, and will star Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.
Not much is known about “Bring Her Back,” a new horror film from “Talk to Me” directors and Australian YouTubers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou. While plot details for the film are under wraps, Sally Hawkins will play the film’s lead.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson will star in “The Drama,” an upcoming romance film from Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli. Mamoudou Athie and Alana Haim also star in the film which, like Borgli’s previous directorial effort “Dream Scenario,” is produced by Ari Aster.
After Ari Aster’s big-swing tragicomic epic “Beau is Afraid,” the “Hereditary” and “Midsommar” director is departing even further from the horror genre with the upcoming “Eddington,” a contemporary Western set in a small New Mexico town. Not much is known about the plot but Aster will reunite with “Beau is Afraid” star Joaquin Phoenix for the project, while Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, and Clifton Collins Jr. round out the rest of the cast.
Directed by David Freyne, “Eternity” is a rom-com that stars Elizabeth Olsen as Joan, a woman who dies and has one week to determine what she wants to spend the rest of her (after)life doing. For Joan, that means choosing between two men from her life, Larry (Miles Teller) and Luke (Callum Turner). The high-concept film also features Da’Vine Joy Randolph, John Early, and Olga Merediz.
Based on a 2010 novel by Blake Crouch, “Famous” stars Zac Efron in a dual role as James Jansen a Hollywood star, and Lance Dunkquist, an ordinary man identical to Jansen who travels to Los Angeles on an obsessive quest to make himself famous. The movie — which also stars Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig, Debby Ryan, Mekki Leeper, Cory Michael Smith, Daniel Zovatto, and Bill Pullman — comes from director Jody Hill, best known for his work creating and writing several HBO shows with Danny McBride, including “Eastbound and Down” and “The Righteous Gemstones.”
After his promising first feature “Emily the Criminal,” John Patton Ford’s sophomore effort “Huntington” promises to be one to watch. Inspired by the 1949 British film “Kind Hearts and Coronets,” the black comedy thriller stars Glen Powell as a disowned scion of a prominent New York family who conspires to seize their wealth. Margaret Qualley, Ed Harris, Jessica Henwick, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, Raff Law, and Bill Camp round out the cast.
After directing two “Godzilla vs. Kong” movies, director Adam Wingard returns to his roots of action horror with “Onslaught,” an upcoming film for A24. Plot details are under wraps, but the film reunites him with “The Guest” star Dan Stevens and will also feature Adria Arjona, Alex Pereira, Michael Biehn, and Drew Starkey.
A first-time feature from director Harry Lighton, “Pillion” stars Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling in a kinky biker romance. Melling stars as Colin, a wallflower who experiences a sexual awakening when he falls into a queer biker community and enters a 24/7 submissive sexual relationship with Skarsgard’s Ray.
David Michod, director of crime drama “Animal Kingdom” and dystopian western “The Rover,” makes a hard pivot with his next film “Wizards!” A stoner comedy about two bartenders who stumble upon stolen loot on the beach, the film should also get attention for its wacky cast: Pete Davidson and Franz Rogowski play the leads, with Naomi Scott, Sean Harris, and Orlando Bloom in supporting roles.
