A24 has released the first trailer for its newest film,Opus. The movie starsAyo Edebirias Ariel, a music journalist who is invited to the remote compound of reclusive rock star Moretti (John Malkovich) to promote the release of his first new album since the musician disappeared from the public eye 30 years ago. Juliette Lewis and Murray Bartlett co-star as journalists invited to stay at Moretti’s compound, where things seemingly take a turn for the worse as Edebiri’s character fights for survival.
With the tagline “There’s no cult like celebrity,“Opushas the vibe of cult horrorMidsommar, with darkly comedic social commentary on the eccentricities of the rich and famous and class disparities. The brief trailer teases an unsettling atmosphere that will leave viewers wanting more. Whatever Malkovich’s character’s true intentions are and whether the titular Opus of an album is real remains to be seen – but we don’t have too long to wait:Opushits theaters on March 14.
Opusis the directorial debut of Mark Anthony Green, who also wrote the screenplay. Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, and Tatanka Means also star in the film, which is set to premiere as part of the Midnight section of the2025 Sundance Film Festival. Edebiri last headlined the A24 filmBottoms, and most recently won her first Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series for Season 3 ofThe Bear.
‘Opus’ Is the Start of a Stacked Year for A24
After a phenomenal year of 2024 releases that included films likeSing Sing,The Brutalist,We Live in Time, andQueer, A24 has another stellar year ahead in 2025. Along withOpus, Sundance 2025 will be home for the premiere ofThe Legend of Ochi. Scheduled for release on February 28,The Legend of Ochilooks like an unconventional adventure film that proves A24 is still taking risks and placing bets on original stories.
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Besides that, A24 will also be releasing several new films from iconic directors whose names have become closely associated with the brand.Eddington, the new film from Ari Aster starring Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Butler, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal, wrapped filming in May 2024 and is set for release sometime this year. Celine Song also returns to A24 after the successful release of her 2023 filmPast Liveswith the Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans-led filmThe Materialists, which theA24 Instagram pageconfirmed for release in 2025 along withMother Mary, the new film fromThe Green Knight’s David Lowery.
Josh Safdie is also releasing his first solo-directed film,Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, on June 14, 2025. Overall, there are plenty of exciting projects to look forward to from A24 in 2025. For now, fans of the distributor – and of independent cinema – can look forward to Ayo Edebiri’s performance opposite Malkovich in the upcoming thriller.
Opus is a psychological thriller film where a young writer is drawn into the secluded world of a legendary pop star who vanished decades ago. As she navigates a landscape filled with devoted followers and intrigued journalists, she uncovers the depths of the star’s enigmatic agenda.
