In today’s Hollywood landscape, audiences seem to show up only for the next chapter of an ongoing franchise or a giant effects-driven blockbuster. Whether it’s another Marvel sequel or the latest Jurassic World misfire, the box office numbers paint a pretty clear picture. Which makes it all the more fascinating that a studio like A24 continues not just to exist, but to thrive, in this environment. Despite shrinking theatrical returns and increasing audience fatigue, A24 has carved out a reputation as the premiere independent studio: championing boundary-pushing filmmakers, delivering breakout indie hits, and collecting more than a few Oscars along the way. Their movies may not dominate the global box office, but they dominate the cultural conversation. So with Hollywood in a state of creative free fall, the question becomes: can A24 survive this new era of cinematic sameness? Can a studio built on originality weather a market ruled by brand loyalty? And perhaps most crucially—can Mar