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 hit theaters in March that same year and established many of the conventions fans associate 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 cool 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 like “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 last year’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? Currently, the studio is wrapping up its 2023 with the release of three anticipated titles: Sean Durkin’s “The Iron Claw,” Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest,” and Steve McQueen documentary “Occupied City.” 2024 doesn’t have any locked down release dates from the studio quite yet, but there’s a ton coming up, including horror sequel “Maxxxine,” Annie Baker film “Janet Planet,” and strike delay casualty “Problemista,” a comedy directed by and starring Julio Torres. That’s not getting into the movies still in development and filming, which ensures 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.
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“The Zone of Interest” (December 8, 2023)
“The Zone of Interest” is Jonathan Glazer’s long-awaited follow-up to “Under the Skin,” one of A24’s first films. The movie premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim and the Grand Prix. Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel star as the real life Hedgwig and Rudolf Hoss, the latter of which was the head of the Auschwitz prison camp, as they try and build their dream home next to the camp. The film’s North American Premiere will take place at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, before its December limited release.
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“The Iron Claw” (December 22, 2023)
“The Iron Claw” is the third feature of “Martha Marcy May Marlene” and “The Nest” director Sean Durkin. Focusing on the true story of the Von Erich wrestling family from the 1960s, the movie stars Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich, with Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, and Lily James in supporting roles. A24 produces the film, which will skip fall festivals for a December 22 wide release date.
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“Occupied City” (December 25, 2023)
Steve Mcqueen’s 4-and-a-half hour documentary “Occupied City” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. Based on the book “Atlas of an Occupied City” by Bianca Stigter, the film focuses on Amsterdam during Nazi Germany’s occupation of the city during World War II from 1940 to 1945. A24 produces.
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“The Backrooms” Film (TBA 2024)
It’s not every day that a 17-year-old filmmaker gets to direct an A24 movie, but that’s what Kane Parsons, the user behind the Kane Pixels YouTube channel, is doing. Parsons was announced to direct a feature film for A24 this winter, based off of his creepypasta YouTube series “The Backrooms.” Parsons directed a script from “DMZ” creator Roberto Patino, who executive produced. A24, Chernin Entertainment, 21 Laps Entertainment, and Atomic Monster all produce, and production occurred over the summer.
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“Janet Planet” (TBA 2024)
“Janet Planet” premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2023, and will receive a theatrical release from A24 sometime next year. The movie, which was acclaimed out of the festival, is the directorial debut of Annie Baker: the Pulitzer-prize winning journalist behind “Circle Mirror Transformation” and “The Flick.” The film stars Julianne Nicholson and Zoe Ziegler as a mother/daughter pair over the course of three months in 1991.
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“MaXXXine” (TBA 2024)
“MaXXXine” is the third film in director Ti West’s “X” trilogy, which includes the original film and “Pearl.” Mia Goth reprises her role as Maxine from the original “X,” as she heads to Los Angeles in the ’80s looking for stardom. The ensemble cast includes Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. A24 produced the film, which shot from April to May 2023 in LA.
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“Problemista” (TBA 2024)
“Problemista” was originally scheduled to be released in August 2023, before getting delayed indefinitely due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Produced by A24, the film is the feature directorial debut of Julio Torres, who wrote the movie and stars as an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador who gets a job with an eccentric art-world personality (Tilda Swinton) in order to secure his passport. The movie premiered at the SXSW Film Festival this March to critical acclaim.
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“Sing Sing” (TBA)
“Sing Sing” comes from director Greg Kwedar and premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where A24 acquired its distribution rights. Colman Domingo, on the heels from his buzzy turn in “Rustin,” stars as an incarcerated man and the head of a prison theater workshop who takes a new member under his wing. The rest of the cast is made up almost entirely of formerly incarcerated members of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program.
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“Tuesday” (TBA 2024)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Lola Petticrew lead the cast of “Tuesday,” described as a “mother daughter fairy tale.” Daina O. Pusic makes her directorial debut with the film, which shot in the United Kingdom in July 2021. A24 produces.
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“Civil War” (TBA)
“Civil War” is the fourth feature from Alex Garland, whose previous directorial efforts include “Ex Machina,” Annihilation,” and “Men.” The plot for the film remains under wraps, but it’s an epic action movie taking place in the future. Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Karl Glusman, and Garland’s frequent collaborator Sonoya Mizuno star. A24 produced the movie, which shot last year
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“Death of a Unicorn” (TBA)
One of the films to receive a strike waiver during the SAG work stoppage, “Death of a Unicorn” stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father and daughter who crash their car into a unicorn, and bring the body to the wilderness retreat of a pharmaceutical CEO. Alex Scharfman writes and directs the film, which is in production in Hungary.
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“A Different Man” (TBA)
Aaron Schimberg directs “A Different Man,” a psychological thriller starring Sebastian Stan as a man who undergoes facial reconstruction, and becomes obsessed with an actor (Adam Pearson) starring as him in a stage play based on his life. Renate Reinsve also stars. The film shot in Summer 2022.
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“The Front Room” (TBA)
“The Front Row” is the directorial debut of Max and Sam Eggers, the younger brothers of “The Lighthouse” filmmaker Robert Eggers. The psychological horror film focuses on a young, newly pregnant couple forced to take in a stepmother who has been long-estranged from their family. Musical icon Brandy stars with Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap, and Neal Huff. A24 produces the film, currently in post-production.
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“I Saw the TV Glow” (TBA)
“I Saw the TV Glow” is the sophomore feature of “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” director Jane Schoenbrun. The horror film stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine as two teenagers who share a love for the same TV show, and whose realities begin to dissolve when the show is canceled. Supporting cast members include musician Phoebe Bridgers, Danielle Deadwyler, Amber Benson, Conner O’Malley, and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. A24, Emma Stone, and Stone’s husband Dave McCary produce.
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“Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind” (TBA)
Ethan Coen’s first film without his brother Joel, “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind” is a 74-minute documentary about the life and career of the iconic singer-songwriter. Coen’s wife Tricia Cooke edited the film, which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. A24 produced the movie.
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“The Legend of Ochi” (TBA)
A fantasy adventure film, “The Legend of Ochi” focuses on a young girl (Helena Zengel) who runs away from home and learns how to communicate with an animal species known as Ochi. Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson, Finn Wolfhard also star in the movie, which is the feature directorial debut of Isaiah Saxon. The movie, produced by A24, filmed late 2021.
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“Love Lies Bleeding” (TBA)
Rose Glass, who made her directorial debut with acclaimed horror thriller “Saint Maud,” directs Kristen Stewart in her follow-up feature. Stewart will play the lover of a female bodybuilder, played by Katy M. O’Brian. Dave Franco, Ed Harris, Jena Malone also star in the film, which shot from June to August 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A24 produces.
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“Mother Mary” (TBA)
One of the films to receive a strike waiver to continue filming during the SAG work stoppage, “Mother Mary” is the next feature of David Lowrey, director of “The Green Knight” and “A Ghost Story.” The film is described as an epic melodrama, starring Anne Hathaway as a pop star and Michaela Coel as a fashion designer she forms a relationship with. Hunter Schafer also stars in the film, which features original music from Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX. Filming is ongoing in Germany.
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“Opus” (TBA)
Produced by A24, horror movie “Opus” will mark the feature debut of Mark Anthony Green and obtained a SAG-AFTRA agreement to film during the strike. Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich lead the cast, which also includes Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Young Mazino, and Tatanka Means. The movie will reportedly focus on a pop star suddenly returning to public life after disappearing for decades
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“Talk 2 Me” (TBA)
“Talk 2 Me” is the sequel to “Talk to Me,” A24’s 2023 horror film about a group of teens who use a ceramic hand to converse with, and get possessed by, the dead. The sequel will see twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou return to direct, and Danny Philippou will again co-write the script with Bill Hinzman. Plot details on the film have yet to be announced.
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Untitled Haenyeo Documentary
Feminist activist Malala partnered with A24 to produce a feature documentary about the “haenyeo,” a group of fisherwomen who live in South Korea’s Jeju Province. Peabody Award nominee Sue Kim directs the film, which will premiere on Apple TV+.
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Untitled Steve Martin Documentary
Morgan Neville, the documentary filmmaker behind “20 Feet From Stardom” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” will direct a two-part documentary about legendary comedian and actor Steve Martin. A24 produces the documentary, which will premiere on Apple TV+.
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Untitled Trey Edward Shults film
Sources told Indiewire in March 2023 that Trey Edward Shults will direct a secret, currently untitled feature produced by A24, following his movies “Krisha,” “It Comes at Night,” and “Waves” for the company. Nothing else about the movie was announced, but the film is different from one he shot starring Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan, and the Weeknd.
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“Wizards!” (TBA)
Pete Davidson’s latest A24 film after “Bodies Bodies Bodies” is a far different story, about two beach bar operators who find stolen loot, bringing new issues their way. Davidson leads the cast which also includes Naomi Scott, Sean Harris, Orlando Bloom, and “Passages” star Franz Rogowski. David Michôd, the filmmaker behind “Animal Kingdom” and “The Rover,” directed the film from a script he wrote. The film shot in Australia during Summer 2022, and is currently in post-production.
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“We Live In Time” (TBA)
John Crowley, director of “Brooklyn,” mounts another romance film with “We Live in a Time.” Plot details for the movie remain under wraps, but Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star as the romantic leads. The film, featuring a script from Nick Payne, filmed April 2023.
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“Y2K” (TBA)
The feature directorial debut of “Saturday Night Live” alum Kyle Mooney, “Y2K” stars Jaeden Martell and Julian Dennison as two loser friends who crash a high school party in 1999, only for Y2K to happen and end the world. Rachel Zegler, Lachlan Watson, Mason Gooding, The Kid Laroi, Eduardo Franco, Miles Robbins, Fred Hechinger, Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker, and Daniel Zolghadri also star. The film began production in April 2023. A24 Produces.