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A24 Films LLC

Trade name	A24
Formerly	A24 Films (2012–2016)
Type	Private
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	August 20, 2012; 14 years ago (2012-08-20)
Founders	Daniel Katz David Fenkel John Hodges
Headquarters	1245 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City , United States
Number of locations	2 (2016)
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Daniel Katz David Fenkel Ravi Nandan JB Lockhart Scott Belsky
Products	Motion pictures Television programs
Services	Film distribution/production Home entertainment Television production
Number of employees	295 (2021)
Divisions	A24 Music A24 Television A24 International A24 All Access (AAA24) A24 Labs

A24 Films LLC, usually called A24, is an American independent entertainment company. They specialize in making and distributing films and television shows. A24 is known for its unique and artistic movies that often attract a dedicated fanbase. Many of their films have become very popular.

Some of their well-known films include Ex Machina (2014), Room (2015), Moonlight (2016), Lady Bird (2017), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), The Whale (2022), The Iron Claw (2023), Past Lives (2023), and Civil War (2024). They also released Backrooms (2026), which became their highest-earning film worldwide.

The company started in New York City in 2012. It was founded by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges. All three had experience in the film industry before starting A24. They began by distributing films, meaning they helped bring movies to theaters and audiences.

A24's growth really took off with films like Spring Breakers (2012). They gained worldwide rights to The Witch in 2015. In 2016, the company changed its name to just A24. That same year, their film Moonlight won three Oscars, including Best Picture. In 2022, Everything Everywhere All at Once won seven Oscars, including Best Picture. It was also their first film to earn over $100 million at the box office.

A24 also has a television division, which started in 2015. They have produced many TV shows, including Beef (2023–present), Euphoria (2019–2026), and Hazbin Hotel (2024–present).

A24 works with many talented writer-directors. These include Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, the Daniels, and Alex Garland. A24 has a very dedicated fanbase, who love their unique movies. They often make films that are different from the big studio blockbusters and usually avoid making lots of sequels. In recent years, A24 has also started to make some films that are more widely appealing.

A24 Films: Making Movies and TV Shows

How A24 Started

On August 17, 2012, Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges created A24. David Fenkel had worked at Oscilloscope Laboratories, and John Hodges was a production head at Big Beach Films. The name "A24" came from an Italian highway, the Autostrada A24, where Daniel Katz was driving when he decided to start the company.

Guggenheim Partners provided the first money to start A24. The company's goal was to share "movies with a distinctive point of view." In October 2012, Nicolette Aizenberg joined A24 to lead their publicity efforts.

In 2012, A24 asked GrandArmy, a design agency, to create their logo. They wanted a modern logo that also reminded people of the classic "golden age of Hollywood." GrandArmy designed the logo, the intro animation for their films, and their website.

Growing in Film and TV

A24 began distributing films in 2013. Their first movie released in theaters was Roman Coppola's A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III. Other films they released in 2013 included The Bling Ring, Spring Breakers, and The Spectacular Now.

In its early years, A24 Television mostly focused on comedy shows. Ravi Nandan, a longtime A24 partner, led this division. They started producing the USA Network series Playing House. They also helped make The Carmichael Show for NBC in 2015.

In 2016, A24 increased its funding to help grow its operations. In April of that year, they gained the rights to distribute Swiss Army Man (2016) in other countries. In January 2017, A24 acquired the rights to distribute their first foreign language film, Menashe, in the United States and China.

Connecting with Fans

The A24 Podcast

On February 28, 2018, A24 launched "The A24 Podcast." Each episode features a discussion between two people from the film industry. Guests have included Bo Burnham, Sofia Coppola, and Martin Scorsese. The first guests were Barry Jenkins (director of A24's Moonlight) and Greta Gerwig (director of A24's Lady Bird). They talked about making movies in the places they grew up. As of August 2026, there were 41 episodes available.

Partnerships and Expansion

On March 26, 2018, co-founder John Hodges left the company. On November 15, 2018, A24 and Apple announced a partnership. A24 agreed to produce new original films for Apple. This deal did not stop A24 from making or acquiring other films. They later released films like On the Rocks (2020) and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) through this partnership. These films were shown in theaters by A24 and then streamed on Apple TV+.

In November 2019, A24 made a deal with Showtime Networks. This deal covered all A24 film releases until November 1, 2022, except for those already part of the Apple partnership.

In October 2021, J.B. Lockhart, a former financial officer for the NBA, joined A24 as their Chief Financial Officer. In January 2022, Nick Hall, a former TV executive from HBO and Amazon MGM Studios, joined A24 to help with their growing television projects. In April 2022, the company launched its membership program called AAA24. Members get benefits like free movie tickets, early access to merchandise, and discounts.

In March 2023, A24 made history at the 95th Academy Awards. They became the first independent studio to win Best Picture, Best Director, and all four acting awards in one year. This was for their films Everything, Everywhere, All at Once and The Whale. That same month, A24 bought the distribution rights for two older films, Pi (1998) and Stop Making Sense (1984), which were both remastered.

In May 2023, A24 partnered with German film distributor Leonine Studios. They created a joint label called "A24 | Leonine Studios" to distribute films in Austria and Germany. In June 2023, Peter Rice, a former Disney executive, signed a deal with A24 to co-finance films.

During the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, which happened from May to November 2023, A24 was allowed to continue filming and promoting its projects. This was because they are not connected to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

In October 2023, A24 decided to expand its focus beyond just art films to include more commercial and action-packed projects. This change aimed to attract a wider audience and more investors. That same month, A24 made a deal with Happinet Phantom Studios to distribute their upcoming films in Japan. This was A24's first major international theatrical deal.

In 2023, A24 co-produced The Zone of Interest, a UK-financed film. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was released in the US in December 2023.

In January 2024, A24 launched its first animated project, the adult musical comedy series Hazbin Hotel, with Prime Video and Fox Entertainment's Bento Box Entertainment. The first season premiered on Prime Video and received an order for two seasons. Later that month, A24 made a deal with United Talent Agency (UTA) to produce scripted and unscripted television shows.

In June 2024, A24 received an investment of $75 million from Thrive Capital, valuing the company at $3.5 billion.

In January 2025, Scott Belsky joined A24's leadership team as a partner, focusing on technology and innovation. In May 2025, A24 closed its documentary division, which led to five job changes. In November 2025, it was announced that the production company 2AM, which had partnered with A24 on films like Past Lives (2023), was closing.

In January 2026, A24 and HBO Max renewed their streaming agreement for several years. This renewal allowed HBO subscribers to stream films like Marty Supreme and The Drama.

In April 2026, video game publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24 announced a film adaptation of the fantasy video game Elden Ring for 2028. The film was announced to be written and directed by Alex Garland. Also in April, filmmaker Kane Parsons, A24's youngest feature director, teased his horror movie, Backrooms, which hit theaters in May 2026. In late April, A24 UK gained rights to adapt Alexis Hall’s book Boyfriend Material and Nick Brucker’s novel White Smoke into TV series. On April 24, it was announced that A24 and Charli XCX’s The Moment officially became available on HBO Max on May 29, 2026. Late that month, A24 and Plan B announced they would produce director Molly Manning Walker's next film, Not Another F**king Wedding.

In May 2026, the first trailer for Matt Johnson's Anthony Bourdain biopic, Tony (2026), was released. Also that month, A24 won a bidding war for the global rights to Jordan Firstman's directorial debut, Club Kid (2026), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

In June 2026, after the success of Backrooms, Google announced an investment of about $75 million in A24. This investment will help A24 develop new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for making movies.

A Look at A24's Films and Shows

A24 produces and distributes about 18 to 20 films each year. They have also produced or distributed many television shows. These include At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), Beef (2023–present), The Carmichael Show (2015–2017), Euphoria (2019–2026), Hazbin Hotel (2024–present), and I'm Sorry (2017–2019).

Popular Movies

The action thriller Civil War (2024), directed by Alex Garland, was A24's most expensive film made in-house, costing $50 million. The film is an exciting story set in a near-future America. Kirsten Dunst stars as a reporter. Civil War was released in the US on April 12, 2024.

The sports drama-comedy Marty Supreme (2025), directed by Josh Safdie, became the next most expensive film, costing $70 million. This movie is set in 1952 New York and follows an ambitious table tennis player played by Timothée Chalamet.

In 2025, A24 acquired the US distribution rights for the Chinese film Ne Zha 2. With a budget of $80 million, it became the most expensive film A24 has ever distributed.

Top-Earning Films

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) was A24's first film to earn over $100 million worldwide. In April 2026, The Drama became the fifth A24 film to pass $100 million globally.

Kane Parsons' Backrooms, released in May 2026, had A24's biggest opening weekend ever, earning $81.4 million in North America and $118 million worldwide. It was also A24's first film to earn over $200 million worldwide. It became A24's highest-grossing film of all time, making over $393 million globally.

A24's Unique Style

A24 films are known for their special stories, amazing visuals, and focus on artistic choices rather than typical big-budget movies. They often explore deep feelings and unusual ideas in ways that make you think.

Their movies can look very real, be exciting, or even dream-like. They often explore characters' feelings and journeys, sometimes leaving you to wonder about the ending.

Exploring Different Genres

Horror Films

A24 is well known for making artistic and thought-provoking horror films. These are sometimes called "elevated horror" because they often explore deeper themes like grief or trauma. Some examples include Under the Skin (2013), The Witch (2015), Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019), The Lighthouse (2019), Talk to Me (2022), and Backrooms (2026).

War Stories

A24 has produced several notable war films. Civil War (2024), directed by Alex Garland, tells a dystopian story of a modern-day America in civil war. Warfare (2025), co-directed by Garland and former US Navy Seal Ray Mendoza, is about a 2006 battle involving US Navy Seals. Other war films include The Kill Team (2019) and The Zone of Interest (2023).

Stories for Everyone (LGBTQ+)

A24 has also made many films that tell stories about LGBTQ+ characters and their experiences. These films often blend these stories with other genres like comedy, fantasy, or even horror. Examples include Moonlight (2016), The Whale (2022), Problemista (2023), Queer (2024), and Love Lies Bleeding (2024).

According to GLAAD, an American media monitoring organization, A24 had the best representation of LGBTQ+ characters on screen in 2024. GLAAD's study gave A24 a "Good" grade in their 2025 report.

Awards and Recognition

As of the 98th Academy Awards, A24 has received 98 Oscar nominations and won 21 awards in total.

• In 2016, A24 won Best Actress (Brie Larson for Room), Best Documentary Feature Film (Amy), and Best Visual Effects (Ex Machina).
• In 2017, Moonlight won Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali). This was the first Best Picture win for the studio.
• In 2021, A24 won Best Supporting Actress (Yuh-jung Youn for Minari). Youn was the first Korean actress to win an Oscar for acting.
• In 2023, A24 had its most successful Oscar year. They received 18 nominations for six films. Everything Everywhere All at Once received 11 nominations and won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), and Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis). The Whale won two Oscars: Best Actor (Brendan Fraser) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
• In 2024, two A24 films were nominated for Best Picture: Past Lives and The Zone of Interest. The latter won Best International Feature Film and Best Sound.
• In 2025, the A24 film The Brutalist was nominated for ten Oscars, winning Best Actor (Adrien Brody), Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography.
• In 2026, A24 had three films nominated. Marty Supreme was nominated for nine Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet).

A24 has also won many other awards, including British Academy Film Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards.

The A24 film I Saw the TV Glow was nominated for the Hugo Award for Science Fiction in the Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form category.

Publications

As of August 2026, an A24 Screenplay Collection on Amazon featured 15 of A24's most popular films. The Whale and Priscilla were the newest screenplays added to the collection.

A24 Auctions

Since 2020, A24 has held auctions where fans can bid on props, costumes, and set pieces from their films. The money raised from these auctions has gone to various charities. These include the FDNY Foundation, Food Bank For New York City, NYC Health + Hospitals, and the Transgender Law Center.

See also

In Spanish: A24 (empresa) para niños