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A24 Films LLC

Trade name	A24
Formerly	A24 Films (2012–2016)
Type	Private
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	August 20, 2012; 13 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)
Subsidiaries	2AM (backing) Cherry Lane Theatre (co-owner)

A24 Films LLC, usually called A24, is an American entertainment company. It creates and distributes movies and TV shows. A24 is famous for its unique and often thought-provoking films. These include Everything Everywhere All at Once, Moonlight, and Hereditary.

The company started in 2012. Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges founded it. They all had experience in the film industry. A24 first focused on distributing films. Their early releases included A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III and Spring Breakers.

A24 grew quickly. They gained rights to popular films like Ex Machina and Room. In 2016, the company changed its name to just A24. In 2022, A24 produced Everything Everywhere All at Once. This movie won many Oscars, including Best Picture. It was also their first film to earn over $100 million at the box office.

A24 also has a TV division. They have produced shows like Beef, Euphoria, and Hazbin Hotel. The company often works with talented writer-directors. These include Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, and the Daniels. A24 is known for its original and artistic style. They often make films that are different from big studio movies.

The Story of A24

How A24 Started (2012–2013)

A24 was founded on August 20, 2012. Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges were the founders. Katz worked in film finance. Fenkel was a president at another film company. Hodges was in charge of production and development at Big Beach.

The name "A24" came from a highway in Italy. Daniel Katz was driving on the Autostrada A24 when he decided to start the company. Guggenheim Partners helped A24 get started with money. The goal was to share "movies from a distinctive point of view."

In 2012, A24 hired GrandArmy. This design agency created their logo and website. They wanted a modern look that also felt like old Hollywood.

Distributing Films (2013)

A24 began distributing films in 2013. Their first movie in theaters was A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III. Other films they released that year included The Bling Ring and Spring Breakers.

In September 2013, A24 made a deal with DirecTV Cinema. This allowed some A24 films to be available at home before they came to theaters. They also partnered with Amazon Prime. This made A24 films available on Amazon Instant Video after their DVD release.

TV Shows and More Movies (2014–2017)

In May 2015, A24 announced a new TV division. They started producing TV series like Playing House. They also began developing other shows.

In 2016, A24 expanded its business. They increased their funding to $125 million. This helped them grow their operations. They also started acquiring international rights to films. This was a new step for the company. In 2017, A24 acquired rights for its first foreign language film, Menashe.

New Leadership and Partnerships (2018–2019)

On February 28, 2018, A24 launched "The A24 Podcast." This podcast features discussions between people in the film industry. Guests have included famous directors like Sofia Coppola and Martin Scorsese.

In March 2018, co-founder John Hodges left the company. In November 2018, A24 announced a partnership with Apple. A24 agreed to produce original films for Apple. It was not an exclusive deal, so A24 could still work with other companies. In November 2019, A24 also made a deal with Showtime Networks. This covered their film releases for premium cable TV.

Oscar Wins and Growth (2020s–Present)

In July 2021, A24 considered being bought out for a large sum of money. In January 2022, Nick Hall joined A24. He came from HBO and Amazon and now oversees A24's TV shows. In April 2022, A24 launched "AAA24." This is a membership program for fans. Members get early access to merchandise and special 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 mostly thanks to Everything Everywhere All at Once. That same month, A24 bought distribution rights to older remastered films. These included Pi (1998) and Stop Making Sense (1984).

In May 2023, A24 partnered with Leonine Studios in Germany. They created a joint label to distribute films in Austria and Germany. In June 2023, Peter Rice, a former Disney executive, signed a deal with A24. He became an independent producer for them.

During the Hollywood labor disputes in 2023, A24 was able to keep filming. This was because they were not tied to the larger studio groups involved in the dispute. In October 2023, A24 announced plans to make more commercial films. They wanted to expand beyond just "arthouse films." This decision received mixed reactions. A24 also made a deal with Happinet Phantom Studios. This helps distribute A24 films in Japan.

A24 launched its first animated project, Hazbin Hotel, in January 2024. It is an adult musical comedy series. In January 2024, A24 also partnered with United Talent Agency (UTA). This deal helps A24 produce more scripted and unscripted TV shows.

In October 2021, J.B. Lockhart became A24's Chief Financial Officer. In 2023, A24 co-produced The Zone of Interest. This film won awards and was released in the US in December 2023. In January 2025, Scott Belsky joined A24's leadership team. He works on technology and new ideas. In May 2025, A24 closed its documentary division.

A24 Auctions

A24 holds auctions for fans. People can bid on props, costumes, and set pieces from their films. The money raised goes to charities. These include the FDNY Foundation and the Food Bank For New York City.

A24 Film and TV Shows

A24 produces and distributes about 18 to 20 films each year. They have also worked on many TV shows. Some of these include At Home with Amy Sedaris and Beef.

Civil War (2024) is A24's most expensive film made in-house. It had a budget of $50 million. This action thriller is about a future America in a civil war. Kirsten Dunst stars in the movie. Civil War was released in the United States on April 12, 2024. A24 is also distributing Ne Zha 2. This film has a budget of $80 million.

Top-Earning Films

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) was the first A24 film to earn over $100 million worldwide. A24 is also distributing Ne Zha 2. This film is expected to be A24's highest-grossing film. It would be the first time a smaller studio has grossed over $1 billion worldwide.

A24's Film Style and Topics

A24 films are known for their special way of telling stories. They often have amazing camera work and focus on the director's artistic vision. They explore deep human feelings and big questions about life. Their stories can be surprising and mix different movie types.

Their film style changes from movie to movie. But it often includes realistic scenes, intense moments, and dream-like elements. They also explore characters' feelings deeply.

Horror Films

A24 is well-known for making artistic and psychological horror films. These are sometimes called "elevated horror." They include movies like Heretic (2024), Hereditary (2018), and The Witch (2015). These films often focus on dramatic themes like sadness or difficult experiences.

War Films

A24 has made several notable war films. Civil War (2024) is a story about a future America in a civil war. Warfare (2025) tells the story of a battle between US Navy Seals and Iraqi insurgents. Other war-related films include The Kill Team (2019) and The Zone of Interest (2023).

Awards and Achievements

A24 has received many awards for its films. As of the 97th Academy Awards, A24 has been nominated for 76 Oscars and won 21 of them.

• In 2016, A24 won three Oscars. These were for Best Actress (Brie Larson for Room), Best Documentary Feature (Amy), and Best Visual Effects (Ex Machina).
• In 2017, Moonlight won Best Picture. This was the first Best Picture Oscar for A24. It also won Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali).
• In 2021, A24 won Best Supporting Actress. Yuh-jung Youn won for Minari. She 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 of their films. Everything Everywhere All at Once had 11 nominations and won seven Oscars. These included Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), and Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan). The Whale won two Oscars, including Best Actor (Brendan Fraser).
• In 2024, two A24 films were nominated for Best Picture: Past Lives and The Zone of Interest. The Zone of Interest won Best International Feature Film and Best Sound.
• In 2025, the A24 film The Brutalist was nominated for ten Oscars. It won Best Actor (Adrien Brody), Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography.

A24 films have also won many other awards. These include British Academy Film Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. The A24 film "I Saw the TV Glow" was nominated for a Hugo Award.

See also

In Spanish: A24 (empresa) para niños