Movies aren’t what they used to be. These days, cinema is oversaturated with blockbusters, sequels, and reboots. But amid all these big-budget spectacles, there is one studio that remains committed to creating art:A24. An independent studio based in New York City, A24 has been a dominant force in the movie industry since its inception in 2012.
The studio has become known for producing and distributing artistic, high-quality, original films.Ex Machina, Room, The Witch, The Florida Project, Midsommar, Uncut Gems –these are all critically acclaimed movies from A24. Many of their films have earned Oscar nominations, with two claiming the Academy Award for Best Picture:MoonlightandEverything Everywhere All at Once.And according to speculation, A24 might just land another Best Picture win withThe Brutalistat the upcoming Academy Awards. Let’s now look ahead, past the Oscars, and see what movies A24 has in store for us in 2025.
9’On Becoming a Guinea Fowl'
June 30, 2025
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
On Becoming a Guinea Fowlis a black comedy. After finding the dead body of her uncle, Shula (Susan Chardy) reunites with her cousins and addresses the buried secrets of their Zambian family.
The film competed in theUn Certain Regardsection at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which grants distribution aid to films with unusual styles and non-traditional stories. Although it participated in a number of festivals in 2024,On Becoming a Guinea Fowlwill be released in the United States on July 03, 2025. At the time of writing,it holds a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Jun 28, 2025
InOpus,a legendary pop star returns after his mysterious decades-long disappearance and invites a young writer to his remote compound. A thriller with elements of horror,Opusfeatures a talented cast. Ayo Edebiri, who won numerous awards for her performance in FX’s critically-acclaimed seriesThe Bear,stars as the young journalist, while John Malkovich will undoubtedly deliver a creepy performance as the twisted pop star.
Opuswill serve as the feature directorial debut for filmmaker Mark Anthony Green. It premiered in the Midnight section at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will hit theaters on June 29, 2025. Butaccording to mixed early reviews,Opusisn’t shaping up to be likeThe WitchorMidsommar.
7’Death of a Unicorn'
August 16, 2025
Death of a Unicorn
Death of a Unicornis an upcoming comedy horror movie. you may tell just from looking at its impressive cast: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, and Téa Leoni. The premise of this movie is unique, creative, and completely absurd. After accidentally killing a real-life unicorn, a wealthy family seeks to profit from its magical properties – until the unicorn’s mate arrives and starts hunting them down.
So, no,Death of a Unicornisn’t some artsy title with a hidden meaning, likeThe Silence of the Lambs.It really is about a dead unicorn.Death of a Unicornwill premiere at South by Southwest on June 27, 2025 and will hit US theaters on June 16, 2025.
6’Warfare'
July 27, 2025
Warfareis a war film by Alex Garland, who directedEx Machina, Annihilation,and 2024’sCivil War.He co-wrote and co-directed this new moviewith Ray Mendoza, a former US Navy SEAL during the Iraq War.
Warfareis based on Mendoza’s experiences, capturing his platoon of Navy SEALs on a mission in real-time. D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai stars as Mendoza alongside an ensemble cast that includes Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Michael Gandolfini, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton.Warfareis slated for a June 10, 2025 release.
5’The Legend of Ochi'
July 18, 2025
The Legend of Ochi
The Legend of Ochifollows a girl in a remote village, who’s instructed to never go outside after dark because of frightening forest creatures known as the ochi. But when she discovers an abandoned baby ochi, the girl embarks on a quest to reunite the creature with its family.The Legend of Ochiis a fantastical adventure that sounds likeOkjameetsGremlins.The ochi even look a bit like Gizmo from theGremlinsfranchise.The Legend of Ochiis the feature film debut of Isaiah Saxon and stars some recognizable names like Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and an A24 favorite, Willem Dafoe.
The Legend of Ochipremiered at the Sundance Film Festival on June 12, 2025. Its theatrical release of July 14, 2025 was delayed due to the Southern California wildfires, which destroyed the director’s home. The film is now scheduled to be released on June 23, 2025 in the US. With its visually stunning landscapes, gorgeous cinematography, and fine-tuned CGI,The Legend of Ochiis shaping up to be a memorable and magical adventure.
4’Friendship'
Friendship
Friendshipwasn’t produced by A24, but the studio did acquire the US distribution rights, giving it a spot on our list. This movie follows a man’sstruggles to protect his family’s security after a new neighbor moves in, threatening his quiet life.
This may sound like the makings of a horror movie, butFriendshipis actuallya comedy. It stars Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, and Kate Mara and will serve as the directorial debut of Andrew DeYoung. AlthoughFriendshiptechnically premiered in 2024 at the Toronto International Film Festival, it won’t be released theatrically until May 2025.
3’Marty Supreme'
July 14, 2025
Marty Supreme
Marty Supremeis a sports drama produced and directed by Josh Safdie, who’s best known for directingUncut Gemsstarring Adam Sandler. The film is a fictionalized account of the life of professional table tennis player Marty Reisman. It’s led by Hollywood’s biggest star of the moment, Timothée Chalamet, who is also co-producing the movie. It also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, the Creator,Shark Tank’sKevin O’Leary, and Fran Drescher.
Similar to Chalamet’s last film,Marty Supremewill be released on Christmasand will almost certainly gather Oscar buzz as we head into 2026.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
If I Had Legs I’d Kick Youis a dramedy that follows a woman who’s juggling multiple life crises, from her absent husband to her sickly child. The cast is led by Rose Byrne and includes former talkshow host Conan O’Brien and rapper ASAP Rocky.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick Youalready premiered at 2025’s Sundance Film Festival and will compete at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival for the Golden Bear, the highest honor of the festival. It’s unclear when A24 plans to distribute the film domestically.
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1’Sorry, Baby'
Sorry, Baby
Sorry, Babycenters on a college professor who’s trying to recover from a sexual assault. It’s the directorial debut of Eva Victor, who also plays the lead role. And apparently, she hit it out of the park.
Like many films on this list,Sorry, Babypremiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it garnered critical acclaim. A24 didn’t produce the film but acquired the worldwide distribution rights in a heated bidding war.Sorry, Babywill be released theatrically at some point in 2025.And judging from early reviews, this is one film this year to definitely look out for.
