How much a movie makes does not immediately correlate to how good the movie is. For instance, many Oscar-winning movies were flops at the box office (like The Wizard of Oz and Hugo). However, getting people to go out and see a movie at the numbers that we see in the film industry today is definitely a win in and of itself. Movies in this day and age know what it takes to bring in the big bucks. However, when we talk about what movies are getting the most attention across genres, there is nothing quite like A24’s impact.
For as long as we can remember, A24 is an independent film production company that has stayed relevant in the industry. Across a variety of genres, from horror to drama, A24 has proven itself time and time again, giving audiences some of the best movies to scream, cry, and squeal over. If you are a fan of film at all or just pop culture in general, you have most likely seen a few hit A24 movies. Hereditary? Lady Bird? All A24. Here is a list of the highest-grossing A24 movies so far.
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10 Spring Breakers — $31M
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Spring Breakers may be an unexpected member of this list, but it did make noise in the money department, grossing $31 million internationally. Spring Breakers is a crime drama from 2012 that has some very notable names attached to it, including Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and James Franco. The film follows a group of college girls who get arrested for robbing a diner, and they get bailed out by a drug dealer. Well, they end up joining forces.
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9 Room — $36M
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Room came out in 2015 and starred Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay. This film follows a woman and her young son who have been living in a tiny room for years after being taken captive. When they manage to escape successfully, they are confronted with the hardships of accumulating back into the life and world that they are no longer familiar with. Room is heavy, dark, emotional, and wonderfully executed by the cast.
8 Ex Machina — $38M
The 2014 sci-fi thriller Ex Machina is just a great movie from A24. Domhnall Gleeson plays a programmer named Caleb Smith. When Caleb is chosen to test some new AI technology, it is revealed that the AI robot Ava is more advanced and self-aware than anticipated. If artificial intelligence freaks you out, this one might count as a horror movie for you. Ex Machina grossed $38 million in the worldwide box office and is still a relevant film in society today (via The Guardian).
7 The Witch — $40M
Horror is not a genre that always guarantees big numbers when it comes to money. However, with a company like A24 attached to a project, it is bound to get people watching. The Witch is a horror film, directed by Robert Eggers, that takes place in 1630 New England. When a family goes missing, the eldest daughter Thomasin gets the blame, and she begins to be suspected of witchcraft. Thomasin is played by the phenomenal Anya Taylor-Joy. This movie is dark, tense, and contains all the makings of really great, modern horror.
6 Midsommar — $46M
If horror is one of your favorite genres, 2019’s Midsommar is a must-watch. This movie brought in $46 million and with it, A24 created this absolutely stunning horror film where Florence Pugh managed to become an even bigger star that she already was. Pugh plays Dani, a woman who finds herself trapped in the workings of a remote cult. Visually, this movie does not follow the typical blueprint of a horror movie. It is bright, minimalist in ways that make it stand out. In addition to that, Midsommar thematically and symbolically tackles things about life, grief, love, and betrayal that elevate it in incredible ways.
5 Uncut Gems — $50M
A24
Adam Sandler is a gem. A24 released Uncut Gems in 2019. This comedy drama film is easily a top contender for best film in the Adam Sandler Hall of Fame of Films. Sandler stars Howard Ratner, a jeweler who finds himself trying to find the balance between the dangers of his dealings and family. Uncut Gems also has performances from Julia Fox, LaKeith Lee Stanfield, Idina Menzel, and Kevin Garnett. This movie has grossed $50 million.
4 Moonlight — $64M
Moonlight is a coming-of-age LGBTQ+ film based on the unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney. Moonlight follows the life of Chiron Harris and breaks open themes surrounding adolescence and the importance of discovering one’s self. This phenomenal film won Best Picture in at the Oscars in 2017 (NOT La La Land) and grossed $64 million worldwide.
3 Lady Bird — $80M
Greta Gerwig is a force in the film industry and an incredible presence for women representation in directing. One of her most regarded movies is the 2017 film Lady Bird starring Saorise Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein, and Laurie Metcalf. Lady Bird is a coming-of-age story for the century. It follows the complicated dynamic between a mother and her teenage daughter. This film brought in an incredible $80 million.
2 Hereditary — $81M
People who are fans of the horror genre can be very picky about modern horror movies. However, Hereditary was a refreshing addition to the genre. Hereditary came out in 2018 follows the Graham family. When their daughter Charlie (Millie Shapiro) dies, the mother Annie (Toni Collette) and her son Peter (Alex Wolff) begin to unravel when the dark secrets of their family begin to some to light. This movie is dark, gruesome, and the performances by the leading actors makes this movie a must-watch under A24’s belt.
1 Everything Everywhere All At Once — $101M
Everything Everywhere All At Once has come in hot on this list as it did when it was released. It has been quite some time since a movie has had people completely mind-blown after seeing it. Everything Everywhere All At Once might be one of the most chaotic movie-watching experiences you’ll ever have. The film follows the complex familial dynamic of Wang family. However, once the fabric of reality begins to fall apart, Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) tries to hone her own powers to fight arising threats. A24 is known for the layers of their films. This movie will go in directions you could never guess and touch emotions in you that you did not expect it to touch. Making an incredible $101 million worldwide, Everything Everywhere All At Once is A24’s highest grossing movie of all time.
