If you are a frequent visitor to the movie theaters, you have definitely seen the production company A24 during opening credits. But what is A24, and why is it dominating the movie industry right now? Originally named A24 Films, the company was founded in 2012 by David Fenkel, Daniel Katz, and John Hodges, who are all former production and distribution professionals. Its early movie distributions included smaller-scale indie films, such as “A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III,” “Spring Breakers,” “The Bling Ring,” “Ex Machina,” and “The Witch.”

 In 2016, the company shortened its name to A24 and began producing within their own company, with Moonlight winning the Academy Award for Best Picture. Now, with 21 films set to release in 2026, they have huge celebrity projects and a ton of money to mass produce the movies. But, are they Oscar winning movies that will be remembered, or are they just producing movies to make more money? Here are three highly marketed and huge celebrity filled films from A24: 

 Marty Supreme

“Marty Supreme,” a biographical drama about Marty Mauser, a world famous ping pong player, was one of the most anticipated movies for the end of 2025 and the start of 2026. This movie had genius marketing: celebrities were seen wearing Marty Supreme jackets, which fans waited outside at pop-ups for hours for, and carrying branded ping pong balls. The biggest promotion, though, was a branded blimp that flew over Camp Flog Naw during a music festival by Tyler The Creator who also stars in the movie. When I entered the theater I was expecting a lot from this movie, but was sadly disappointed– not by the acting, but by the plot. I never felt really connected with the story and or with the Marty Supreme character. Throughout the movie, Mauser finds himself in a constant predicament where he needs help from others.  With such an unlikeable personality and lack of charisma (in my opinion), I didn’t understand why people kept helping him, it just didn’t feel realistic. On the other hand, the acting was excellent– not only by the star, Timothee Chalamet but also the supporting actors including Odessa A’Zion, Gwenyth Paltrow, and Kevin O’Leary. I also really enjoyed that Mauser’s ping pong rival was played by a real ping pong champion from Japan, Koto Kawaguchi. 

Rating: 4/10

The Moment

“The Moment,” a film based on pop icon Charli xcx, also had lots of buildup surrounding it. Released in January, this movie was highly anticipated by young fans not only because of Charli, but because it includes appearances from several of her celebrity friends, including Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, and Julia Fox.  This movie was a chaotic and fun watch with all of the flashing lights and the loud music. It felt like Charli was heavily involved in the directing process. However, I was a bit confused if this movie was supposed to be a documentary or a “mockumentary” because it was too rehearsed and forced to be just a documentary of her time on tour, but also it wasn’t completely unbelievable like a mockumentary usually is. That’s where it felt a little bit lost for me. I would only recommend this movie to people who really like Charli as a person and love the “Brat Summer” movement. 

Rating: 6/10

How to Make a Killing

“How to Make a Killing” starring Glen Powell, may be my favorite movie on the list. I am a big fan of Powell and I see all his movies, mainly because his acting style is fun and doesn’t feel forced like some actors. Powell plays Becket Redfellow, who is an heir to an extremely wealthy family’s fortune. But, there’s one issue: he’s the eighth in line. Becket decides he wants the money now, so he slowly finds each of the seven family members above him and kills them. Along the way, Redfellow dodges the FBI as they catch onto his plans, faces blackmail threats for his crimes, and even falls into a love triangle, all adding to the movie’s thrilling chaos. Coming out of the theater, I felt refreshed to have watched a fun and action-filled movie instead of a deep, emotion-filled one. 

Rating: 7/10

So far, I have not been as impressed with A24’s newest movies as I have been with their movies in the past.  Their old movies felt very thought out, with a different kind of artistry and cinematography that was unique to A24. Now, it feels basic, like any ordinary movie would. I am hoping A24 pulls through this year with the other movies set to release including “The Drama,” “Backrooms” and “Mother Mary.”