Movies - A24 Films Scheduled for 2026 : an ambitious slate blending bold storytelling, star power, and daring artistic visions

By Mulder, 23 december 2025

A24 entering 2026 already feels like a studio statement in itself, as the company continues to be that rare independent powerhouse capable of mixing pure cinematic risk with global cultural resonance, and this new lineup demonstrates once again how deeply the studio trusts filmmakers with distinct voices. One of the most anticipated titles kicking off the year is The Moment, a film directed by Aidan Zamiri and written by Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes, built from an original idea by Charli XCX, who also stars and produces alongside David Hinojosa. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026 before hitting U.S. theaters on January 30, this project feels particularly symbolic because it is rooted in the very world that helped shape A24’s pop-cultural pulse: the intersection between music, celebrity mythology, and intimate emotional vulnerability. Surrounded by a fascinating cast including Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, Hailey Benton Gates, Isaac Powell, and Alexander Skarsgård, the film follows a rising pop star dealing with industry pressure while preparing for an arena debut. Shot by cinematographer Sean Price Williams, edited by Bill Sneddon and Neal Farmer, and scored by A. G. Cook, it promises both authenticity and cinematic daring, blending performance world adrenaline with the fragility behind fame—exactly the kind of thematic playground A24 thrives in.

From there, the slate embraces a much darker yet deeply human tone with Pillion, written and directed by Harry Lighton, based on Adam Mars-Jones’ novel Box Hill, and produced by Emma Norton, Lee Groombridge, Ed Guiney, and Andrew Lowe for BBC Film, BFI, and Element Pictures. After its Cannes debut on May 18, 2025, the film now prepares for a United States release on February 6, 2026, followed by a French release on March 4, 2026. Starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård, it tells the story of Colin, a young man drawn into the magnetic, unsettling orbit of Ray, leader of a motorcycle community who pulls him into a complex queer relationship dynamic built on submission, identity, and emotional control. With cinematography by Nick Morris, editing by Gareth C. Scales, and music by Oliver Coates, the film stands as one of the boldest emotional explorations in A24’s lineup, carrying that Cannes aura of discomfort and fascination. Early reactions highlighted how the film captures both tenderness and looming psychological dominance, a duality that fits perfectly within A24’s reputation of letting filmmakers examine uncomfortable emotional truths without compromise.

Horror and surreal dread will take center stage with The Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, adapted by writers Roberto Patino and Will Soodik from the viral phenomenon created by Kane Parsons himself. Produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, James Wan, Michael Clear, Chris White, Roberto Patino, and Chris Ferguson, this film expands one of internet culture’s most unsettling modern myths into cinematic territory. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia, the film follows a young filmmaker who accidentally slips into an endless alternate dimension of empty corridors, decaying office-like environments, and lurking otherworldly presences. With cinematography by Jeremy Cox and backed by companies like 21 Laps Entertainment, Atomic Monster, Async Pictures Inc., Chernin Entertainment, and Oddfellows, this feels like a milestone where digital folklore becomes elevated cinema, promising oppressive atmosphere rather than conventional jump scares, and reaffirming A24’s instinct for transforming cultural trends into bold narrative experiences rather than simple exploitation.

Another intriguing entry in the supernatural and psychological zone is Altar, directed by Egor Abramenko and written by Will Soodik, produced by Kori Adelson and Peter Chernin under Chernin Entertainment, and distributed in the United States by A24. Centered on a young boy forced to grow up too fast over the course of a transformative summer, the film features David Krumholtz, Kyle MacLachlan, January Jones, Lily Collias, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Zoe Fish, Brendon Tremblay, Juliette Schroeder, Helene Seradilla, Frederick Allen, Naomi Rubel Lifshits, Hudson Behling, Connor Peterson, Angelica Venancio, Evelyn Lapp, George Lapp, and Derek James Trapp, shot by Pat Aldinger and edited by James Vandewater. While release details remain to be announced, the film already carries that layered mystery energy reminiscent of A24’s most haunting works, suggesting an intimate emotional coming-of-age story woven with eerie tension rather than straightforward horror spectacle.

Playing with fame, obsession, and psychological unraveling, Famous directed by Jody Hill, written by Chad Hodge, and based on the work of Blake Crouch, promises a twisted character-driven narrative. Produced by Sam Esmail, Chad Hamilton, Michael Sagol, Mark Fasano, and Joshua Harris, and starring Zac Efron, Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Braun, Debby Ryan, Cory Michael Smith, and Bill Pullman, the film follows Lance Dunkquist, a man whose uncanny resemblance to fictional Hollywood star James Jansen has led to him being mistaken for him 228 times, fueling an obsession that pushes him toward Los Angeles in pursuit of stardom at any cost. With cinematography by Paul Daley, editing by Drew Kilcoin, and music by Joseph Stephens, the film feels like a sharp A24-style commentary on identity, illusion, and the dangerous seduction of recognition, echoing that recurring theme in the studio’s filmography where personal ambition collides with self-destruction.

Comedy, drama, and emotional complexity blend in Misty Green, written and directed by Chris Rock, produced by Peter Rice, Chris Rock, and David Worthen Brooks, and distributed by A24 in the United States. Here, Chris Rock stars alongside Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, and Anthony Anderson, exploring the story of Misty, an exceptionally talented actress fighting against her own destructive vices as she faces a chance for redemption when director Jordan offers her a role that could reignite her career, complicated by unresolved emotional tensions. Shot by Kira Kelly and edited by Adam Dicterow, this project suggests humor intertwined with raw vulnerability, something audiences often respond strongly to when a comedian explores deeply human dramatic terrain, and it positions the film as one of the emotionally richest titles in the slate.

A24 also continues its love affair with intense genre filmmaking through Onslaught, directed by Adam Wingard, written by Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett, and produced by Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, Jeremy Platt, and Alexander Black. Starring Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Alex Pereira, Michael Biehn, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Jacob Scipio, and Reginald VelJohnson, the film follows a mother living in a trailer park who must use every resource and instinct she has to protect her family when a threat escapes from a secret military base, while mercenaries desperately try to contain it. With cinematography by Oren Soffer, editing by Adam Avery and Josh Schaeffer, and music by Matthew Pusti, it has the texture of a tense, adrenaline-driven narrative grounded in deeply human stakes—exactly the kind of genre storytelling A24 loves supporting, where spectacle serves character rather than replacing it.

Meanwhile, Primetime, directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, taps into media, power, and cultural transformation, taking inspiration from the well-known format created by Chris Hansen’s To Catch a Predator. Produced by Robert Pattinson, Ari Aster, Fred Berger, Tyler Campellone, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Lars Knudsen, and Brighton McCloskey, and starring Robert Pattinson, Phoebe Bridgers, Merritt Wever, Sean Bridgers, and Skyler Gisondo, this film follows a journalist who takes on a dangerous criminal organization and inadvertently reshapes the face of television. With cinematography by David Bolen and backed by A24, Icki Eneo Arlo, Range Media Partners, and Square Peg, it promises to be both thrilling and culturally provocative, exploring not only crime and justice but also how audiences consume morality and spectacle through media.

Finally, The Death of Robin Hood, written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, produced by Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, and Alexander Black, and distributed by A24 in the United States, presents a powerful reinterpretation of one of legend’s most mythic figures. Starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe, with cinematography by Pat Scola and editing by Andrew Mondshein, the film explores Robin Hood not as a simplistic hero, but as a broken man haunted by his violent past, critically injured and forced to confront his legacy while being tended to by a mysterious woman. This darker, psychologically rich approach fits beautifully within A24’s interest in myth through human complexity, promising a story less about folklore spectacle and more about guilt, regret, identity, and the cost of becoming a legend.

Altogether, this 2026 lineup shows A24 once again refusing to play safe or predictable, embracing everything from music-world introspection to queer emotional power struggles, viral-born horror labyrinths, psychological fame tales, emotionally driven comedies, bold action thrillers, media-era morality sagas, and intimate legendary deconstructions. Each project feels driven by filmmakers with something specific to say, powered by exceptional casts, crafted by strong creative teams, and anchored in themes that resonate beyond the screen. If A24 has built its reputation on trusting distinctive voices, 2026 looks like another year where the studio proves why it remains one of the most exciting forces in contemporary cinema.

The Moment
US : https://youtu.be/Pxqhi7Sgvu8
Directed by Aidan Zamiri
Written by Aidan Zamiri, Bertie Brandes
Based on An original idea by Charli XCX
Produced by Charli XCX, David Hinojosa
Starring  Charli XCX, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, Hailey Benton Gates, Isaac Powell, Alexander Skarsgård
Cinematography : Sean Price Williams
Edited by Bill Sneddon, Neal Farmer
Music by A. G. Cook
Production companies : A24, Studio365, 2AM, Good World, Atlantic Records
Distributed by A24 (United States)
Release dates : January 2026 (Sundance Film Festival), January 30, 2026 (United States)
Running time : 103 minutes
Synopsis : A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.

Pillion

Written and directed by Harry Lighton
Based on Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones
Produced by Emma Norton, Lee Groombridge, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe
Starring  Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård
Cinematography : Nick Morris
Edited by Gareth C. Scales
Music by Oliver Coates
Production companies : BBC Film, BFI, Element Pictures
Distributed by A 24 Films (United States), Memento (France)
Release dates : 18 May 2025 (Cannes), February 6, 2026 (United States), March 4, 2026 (France)
Running time : 107 minutes
Synopsis : Colin, a young man with no history, meets Ray, the charismatic leader of a motorcycle club. He introduces him to his queer community and makes Colin his submissive.

The Backrooms
Directed by Kane Parsons
Written by Roberto Patino, Will Soodik
Based on Backrooms by Kane Parsons
Produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, James Wan,, Michael Clear, Chris White, Roberto Patino, Chris Ferguson
Starring  Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, Avan Jogia
Cinematography : Jeremy Cox
Production companies : 21 Laps Entertainment, Async Pictures Inc., Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment, Oddfellows
Distributed by A24 (United States)
Synopsis : A young filmmaker stumbles into another dimension, empty and labyrinthine, which seems to be home to beings from another world.

Altar
Directed by Egor Abramenko
Written by Will Soodik
Produced by Kori Adelson, Peter Chernin
Starring David Krumholtz, Kyle MacLachlan, January Jones, Lily Collias, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Zoe Fish, Brendon Tremblay, Juliette Schroeder, Helene Seradilla, Frederick Allen, Naomi Rubel Lifshits, Hudson Behling, Connor Peterson, Angelica Venancio, Evelyn Lapp, George Lapp, Derek James Trapp
Cinematography : Pat Aldinger
Edited by James Vandewater
Production companies : Chernin Entertainment
Distributed by A24 Films (United States)
Release dates :  NC
Running time : NC
Sytnopsis : Follows the summer of a young boy, forced to grow up faster than he ever imagined.

Famous
Directed by Jody Hill
Written by Chad Hodge
Based on Famous by Blake Crouch
Produced by Sam Esmail, Chad Hamilton, Michael Sagol, Mark Fasano, Joshua Harris
Starring  Zac Efron, Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Braun, Debby Ryan, Cory Michael Smith, Bill Pullman
Cinematography : Paul Daley
Edited by Drew Kilcoin
Music by Joseph Stephens
Production companies : Esmail Corp, Caviar, Gramercy Park Media, CaliWood Pictures, Vacancy Films
Distributed by A24 (United States)
Synopsis : Lance Dunkquist has the face of a movie star. Not just any movie star - Lance has been mistaken for Hollywood star James Jansen 228 times. And now Lance is about to go to LA to make his dream come true. No matter what it takes.

Misty Green
Written and directed by Chris Rock
Produced by Peter Rice, Chris Rock, David Worthen Brooks
Starring  Chris Rock, Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, Anthony Anderson
Cinematography : Kira Kelly
Edited by Adam Dicterow
Production companies : A24
Distributed by A24 (United States)
Synopsis : Misty, a gifted actress, struggles with vices hindering her career revival. Jordan, a director with a perfect role, presents a golden opportunity complicated by their turbulent history.

Onslaught
Directed by Adam Wingard
Written by Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett
Produced by Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, Jeremy Platt, Alexander Black
Starring  Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Alex Pereira, Michael Biehn, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Jacob Scipio, Reginald VelJohnson
Cinematography : Oren Soffer
Edited by Adam Avery, Josh Schaeffer
Music by Matthew Pusti
Production companies : A24, 828 Productions, Breakaway Civilization, Lyrical Media, Ryder Picture Company
Distributed by A24 (United States)
Synopsis : A mother living in a trailer park uses her skills to protect her loved ones from a threat that escaped a secret military base, while mercenaries try to contain it.

Primetime
Directed by Lance Oppenheim
Written by Ajon Singh
Based on To Catch a Predator by Chris Hansen
Produced by Robert Pattinson, Ari Aster, Fred Berger, Tyler Campellone, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Lars Knudsen, Brighton McCloskey
Starring Robert Pattinson, Phoebe Bridgers, Merritt Wever, Sean Bridgers, Skyler Gisondo
Cinematography : David Bolen
Production companies : A24, Icki Eneo Arlo, Range Media Partners, Square Peg
Distributed by A24 (United States)
Synopsis : A journalist takes on a criminal organization and changes television forever.

The Death of Robin Hood
Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski
Produced by Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, Alexander Black
Starring  Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Noah Jupe
Cinematography : Pat Scola
Edited by Andrew Mondshein
Production companies : Lyrical Media, Ryder Picture Company
Distributed by A24 (United States)
Synopsis : Robin Hood grapples with his past life of crime and murder while in the hands of a mysterious woman after being critically injured.