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A24
A24 is pressing its theatrical ambitions with a wide release of "Marty Supreme" and a growing acquisition slate that spans literary adaptations, horror, and prestige drama.
Current mandate
A24 is currently navigating one of its most closely watched theatrical moments, with "Marty Supreme" expanding wide after earning $875,000 from six screens in limited release, reportedly the best per-theater average of the past nine years. The film carries a reported $70 million budget before marketing, making a strong wide run commercially necessary rather than optional. Alongside that release, the company greenlit "The Marriage Plot," a limited series adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides' 2011 novel, in partnership with FX, signaling continued appetite for literary IP across formats.
Over the past twelve months, A24 has logged a consistent acquisition cadence across a range of undisclosed genres. Titles picked up include "Discretion," "Famous," "Sorry, Baby," "The Chaperones," "Overcooked rights," and "The Entertainment System Is Down," with deal terms not publicly disclosed on most. "Talk to Me" was acquired at a reported high seven figures, and "The Invite" drew final bidding into the 8-figure range, according to coverage. The company also secured U.S. rights to Michael Sarnoski's "The Death of Robin Hood," starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer. The pattern reflects a buyer comfortable operating across budget tiers, from modestly priced acquisitions to competitive eight-figure bids.
A24 does not operate an open submission portal. Access runs through established representation. Agents and managers with existing relationships at the company are the primary pathway; festival premieres at Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto have historically served as a secondary route for finished films. Decision-maker tracking across the organization currently covers 283 contacts, per ScriptMatch data.
Signature peaks
- 8-figure range Top Acquisition Price — "The Invite" per final bidding coverage
- $70 million Reported Production Budget — "Marty Supreme" before marketing costs
- 283 Decision Makers Tracked — Contacts across A24 per ScriptMatch data
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- drama, thriller, horror, comedy
- Territory focus
- Not disclosed
- Budget tier (observed)
- $75 million
- Access pattern
- Representation-gated. Literary agents and managers with established A24 relationships are the primary submission pathway. Festival markets (Sundance, Cannes, Toronto) serve as a secondary route for finished films. ScriptMatch tracks 283 decision makers across the organization.
- Deal structure
- Acquisition prices range from undisclosed terms on smaller titles to the 8-figure range for competitive bids, per coverage of "The Invite." "Talk to Me" was acquired at a reported high seven figures. Most recent deals in the 12-month window did not include disclosed financial terms. A24 acquires U.S. rights and also co-develops series with broadcast and streaming partners, as seen with the FX greenlight of "The Marriage Plot."
Recent acquisitions
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Discretion
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Famous
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Mice
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Overcooked rights
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Priscilla
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Sorry, Baby
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Talk to Me
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The Chaperones
Market context
"It wasn't going to give up on genres and stories that have become less common on the big screen."
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Common questions about A24
Does A24 accept unsolicited scripts?
A24 does not maintain a public open-submission policy. Based on consistent industry reporting, the company acquires material through established literary and talent agencies. Writers without representation are unlikely to reach active development or acquisitions staff through cold outreach. The most reliable pathway for unrepresented writers remains securing agency representation first, then approaching A24 through those channels. Festival exposure with a finished film is a secondary but documented route into the company's acquisition pipeline.
What budgets does A24 work with?
A24 operates across a wide range of budget tiers. On the acquisition side, deal prices have ranged from undisclosed terms on smaller titles up to the 8-figure range, as reported for "The Invite." On the production side, "Marty Supreme" carries a reported $70 million budget before marketing, which coverage notes makes a strong theatrical run commercially necessary. Most acquired titles in the past twelve months did not have disclosed budgets, suggesting the company does not apply a rigid financial ceiling to its acquisition decisions.
Does A24 acquire films from festivals?
Festival acquisitions are a documented part of A24's history, and major markets including Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto have served as sourcing grounds for the company. While the most recent acquisition records in ScriptMatch data do not specify festival origin for individual titles, the company's broader track record makes festival premieres a credible access pathway, particularly for finished films with strong critical reception. Sellers with festival-ready projects should treat those events as active acquisition opportunities when A24 has buyers present.
How do you reach A24 buyers?
ScriptMatch currently tracks 283 decision makers across A24, covering acquisitions, development, and distribution functions. The practical access pathway runs through representation: literary agents and managers with existing A24 relationships are the primary conduit for script and project submissions. For finished films, festival markets and sales agents handling international rights are the most common points of contact. Direct cold outreach to A24 staff is not a documented acquisition pathway and is unlikely to yield results without a prior relationship or referral.
What genres is A24 focused on right now?
Current signals point to prestige drama, horror, and literary adaptation as active areas. "The Marriage Plot," a limited series based on Jeffrey Eugenides' 2011 novel, was greenlit with FX, indicating continued interest in literary IP. "Talk to Me," acquired at a reported high seven figures, is a horror title. "The Death of Robin Hood" suggests appetite for period and action-adjacent material with strong casting. Across the broader 12-month acquisition slate, genre designations were not disclosed for most titles, but the company's public positioning emphasizes stories less common on the big screen.
Is A24 actively acquiring right now?
Yes. ScriptMatch data shows three unique deals in the past 90 days and a deal velocity score of 4 over the past 30 days, with the latest tracked signal dated late June 2026. The 12-month record count stands at 685 total tracked records. Recent acquisitions include "Discretion" (September 2025), "The Chaperones" and "Overcooked rights" (November 2025), and "The Entertainment System Is Down" (dated to early 2026). The company also has "The Marriage Plot" in active development with FX, confirming ongoing production and acquisition activity across both film and television.
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