A24 Just Beat Two Hollywood Giants

A24 just crashed the summer box office party and outperformed some of Hollywood’s biggest studios in the process. In this episode, we break down how the indie powerhouse went from cult favorites and arthouse hits to competing directly with Warner Bros., Paramount, Disney, Universal, and Amazon MGM. With Backrooms exploding past $400 million worldwide, A24 suddenly looks a lot less like the scrappy outsider and a lot more like a serious Hollywood threat. We’re breaking down the biggest hits, the most painful flops, and the insane amount of money studios gambled on movies audiences simply didn’t show up for. A24 is getting bigger, bolder, and more commercial every year. So is this just one incredible summer, or are we watching the birth of Hollywood’s next major studio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices