Thanks to themulti-year licensing dealwith HBO andMax(soon to be renamed HBO Max again), theA24library of films is slowly being added to the streamer’s already impressive catalog of movies and shows. The more recent releases over the past year or so have gained significant traction on HBO Max, with one notable example being Brady Corbet’s ambitious filmThe Brutalist, which topped the Max streaming chartsupon its initial release on the service. Now, the month of July will see three of A24’s most prolific films that were released this year being added to the platform.
In a press release, it was announced thatOn Becoming a Guinea Fowl(July 4),Opus(July 11), andDeath of a Unicorn(July 25) would all beadded to the streaming servicethroughout July and will premiere on the HBO network three days later. So, fans of the production company and distributor will be able to enjoy all the latest releases in the event that they missed them in theaters or are looking to revisit the movies. Each entry features an impressive cast and a unique premise, making each film a worthwhile viewing experience.
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowlisa black comedy filmthat boasts an impressive 100% fresh rating on the review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes, and centers around a family and the funeral proceedings of an uncle that ends up bringing buried secrets to light. The film is directed by Rungano Nyoni, who previously made the 2017 filmI Am Not a Witch, with both films exploring family dynamics.On Becoming a Guinea Fowlwould win the Cannes Film Festival Best Director award in the “Un Certain Regard” category, and should be viewed on Max, as it was an A24 film that flew under most viewers' radar.
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Death of a Unicornwas one of the big A24 films of the spring, featuring an ensemble cast that included the likes ofJenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, and Richard E. Grant. The movie centers around the weekend retreat of father-daughter duo Elliot (Rudd) and Ridley (Jenna), who accidentally run over a Unicorn with their car while on their way to the estate of Elliot’s boss, Odell Leopold (Grant). What follows is an unhinged and entertaining dark comedy with some memorable fantastical elements, particularly in the terror of the unicorns and the inspired kills featured in the film.
Lastly,Opusis in a completely different genre than the previous two mentioned films,serving as a solid thrillerto bookend the three films that will be joining the HBO Max streaming service. Starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder,Opuscenters around a young writer (Edebiri) who visits the remote compound of a legendary pop star (Malkovich) who disappeared 30 years ago. Unbeknownst to her and everyone else invited to the compound, the pop star has a disturbing plan for all of them.
Overall, the three A24 films set to hit streaming in July each offer a unique viewing experience, showcasing the immense variety that the company has as both a distributor and producer. Moreover, there are plenty of other new releases, such asA Different Man, Queer, andHeretic, that are also available for streaming, should the three new movies not interest viewers as much. No matter the case, HBO Max is the platform to visit to watch all the latest A24 releases.
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