A24 is kicking off 2025 with a new horror movie that seems to be part of a continuing trend of disappointing reviews on Rotten Tomatoes for the studio. Following a highly successful 2024, where A24 garnered significant attention with The Brutalist—a period drama vying for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture—the indie powerhouse has other contenders like Sing Sing, A Different Man, Heretic, Queer, and Babygirl making waves this awards season.
As we look to 2025, A24 has an exciting lineup slated for release.March promises several anticipated titles, starting with Opus, featuring talents such as Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich. Following this, horror-comedy Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, will hit theaters. April brings the highly-anticipated Warfare from Alex Garland and The Legend of Ochi. Wrapping up the year, Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme featuring Timothée Chalamet is set for a Christmas Day release, alongside Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, featuring Dwayne Johnson, also on the slate for 2025.
A24’s Opus: Continuing a Troubling Trend on Rotten Tomatoes
The Horror Film Strikes an Unfortunate Note in 2025
Opus, directed by Mark Anthony Green in his feature debut, follows a young writer who ventures to the isolated estate of a legendary pop figure who mysteriously disappeared. Immersed among the artist’s loyal fans and daring journalists, he finds himself entangled in bizarre schemes. This ensemble includes Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, and other notable actors.
Fresh from its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, Opus has garnered a disappointing 41% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 22 reviews at the time of this writing. While this score may change as reviews increase, it aligns closely with the scores of A24’s films The Front Room (41%) and Y2K (43%), marking a concerning trend for the studio.
| Title | RT Score |
| About the problem | 86% |
| Love Lies Bleeding | 94% |
| Civil War | 81% |
| I Saw the TV Glow | 84% |
| Tuesday | 76% |
| Janet Planet | 84% |
| MaXXXine | 73% |
| Sing Sing | 97% |
| The Front Room | 41% |
| A Different Man | 93% |
| We Live in Time | 79% |
| Heretic | 91% |
| Queer | 77% |
| Y2K | 43% |
| The Brutalist | 93% |
| Babygirl | 77% |
Implications of Opus‘ Rotten Tomatoes Score for A24
Insights from Reviews
Reviews for Opus reflect a blend of mixed sentiments. While critics commend the film’s strong performances, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking themes, they express dissatisfaction with its uneven narrative, limited character depth, and inability to fully realize its horror and satirical tones. Unfortunately, it appears that A24’s issues in the horror genre persist into 2025.
A24’s upcoming film Parthenope, set for theatrical release on February 7, is also underperforming with a 47% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Nevertheless, optimism remains for A24, as On Becoming a Guinea Fowl will premiere in the U. S.on March 7, boasting a perfect 100% score. Despite the setbacks, A24 has numerous promising projects lined up for the remainder of 2025.
Opus is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 14.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
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