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: Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All at Once. And according to speculation, A24 might just land another Best Picture win with The Brutalist at the upcoming Academy Awards. Let’s now look ahead, past the Oscars, and see what movies A24 has in store for us in 2025.
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‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’
March 7, 2025
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Release Date
October 3, 2024
Runtime
95 minutes
Director
Rungano Nyoni
Writers
Rungano Nyoni
Producers
Ed Guiney, Olivia Sleiter, Tim Cole, Andrew Lowe, Eva Yates
Blessings Bhamjee
Young Shula
Chungu Bwalya
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is 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 the Un Certain Regard section 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 Fowl will be released in the United States on March 7, 2025. At the time of writing, it holds a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Nile Rodgers, Charles D. King, Joshua Bachove, The-Dream, Brad Weston, Poppy Hanks
In Opus, 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, Opus features a talented cast. Ayo Edebiri, who won numerous awards for her performance in FX’s critically-acclaimed series The Bear, stars as the young journalist, while John Malkovich will undoubtedly deliver a creepy performance as the twisted pop star.
Opus will 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 March 14, 2025. But according to mixed early reviews, Opus isn’t shaping up to be like The Witch or Midsommar.
7
‘Death of a Unicorn’
March 28, 2025
Death of a Unicorn
Release Date
March 28, 2025
Director
Alex Scharfman
Writers
Alex Scharfman
Death of a Unicorn is an upcoming comedy horror movie. You can 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 Unicorn isn’t some artsy title with a hidden meaning, like The Silence of the Lambs. It really is about a dead unicorn. Death of a Unicorn will premiere at South by Southwest on March 8, 2025 and will hit US theaters on March 28, 2025.
6
‘Warfare’
April 11, 2025
Warfare
Release Date
April 11, 2025
Warfare is a war film by Alex Garland, who directed Ex Machina, Annihilation, and 2024’s Civil War. He co-wrote and co-directed this new moviewith Ray Mendoza, a former US Navy SEAL during the Iraq War.
Warfare is 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. Warfare is slated for a April 11, 2025 release.
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Louise Lovegrove, Mike LaRocca, Richard Peete, Jonathan Wang, Traci Carlson, Angela Russo-Otstot
The Legend of Ochi follows 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 Ochi is a fantastical adventure that sounds like Okja meets Gremlins. The ochi even look a bit like Gizmo from the Gremlins franchise. The Legend of Ochi is 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 Ochi premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025. Its theatrical release of February 28, 2025 was delayed due to the Southern California wildfires, which destroyed the director’s home. The film is now scheduled to be released on April 25, 2025 in the US. With its visually stunning landscapes, gorgeous cinematography, and fine-tuned CGI, The Legend of Ochi is shaping up to be a memorable and magical adventure.
Paul Rudd, Nick Weidenfeld, J.D. Lifshitz, Johnny Holland, Raphael Margules, Alexis Garcia
Friendship wasn’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‘s struggles 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, but Friendship is actuallya comedy. It stars Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, and Kate Mara and will serve as the directorial debut of Andrew DeYoung. Although Friendship technically premiered in 2024 at the Toronto International Film Festival, it won’t be released theatrically until May 2025.
3
‘Marty Supreme’
December 25, 2025
Marty Supreme is a sports drama produced and directed by Josh Safdie, who’s best known for directing Uncut Gems starring 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’s Kevin O’Leary, and Fran Drescher.
Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Ryan Zacarias, Sara Murphy
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is 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 You already 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.
Alex Orlovsky, Michael B. Clark, Adele Romanski, Barry Jenkins, Duncan Montgomery, Carole Baraton, Jack Selby, Lia Buman, Tim Headington, Alex Turtletaub, Mark Ceryak, Neil Shah, Ana Leocha
Sorry, Baby centers 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, Baby premiered 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, Baby will be released theatrically at some point in 2025. And judging from early reviews, this is one film this year to definitely look out for.
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