Babygirl Helps A24 Achieve Significant 2024 Box Office Milestone Surpassing 2023 Records

Babygirl has propelled A24 to a remarkable achievement at the box office for 2024. This gripping erotic thriller centers around CEO Romy Mathis, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, whose life becomes complicated when she embarks on an affair with her young intern, Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson. The film has garnered favorable reviews, with special attention being given to the standout performances from both Kidman and Dickinson, as well as the adept direction from Halina Reijn.

In a series of successes, A24 continues to solidify its position in the independent film landscape. The studio has previously enjoyed accolades, including several Academy Awards for hits like the absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All at Once and the poignant coming-of-age story Moonlight. A24’s impressive box office track record features notable titles such as Everything Everywhere All at Once, Alex Garland’s Civil War, and Adam Sandler’s Uncut Gems.

Babygirl’s Impact: Breaking New Records for A24 in 2024

A24’s High Performers in 2024: Civil War and Heretic

According to The Numbers, A24 has surpassed $200 million in domestic box office revenue in 2024, with Babygirl alone contributing $8.4 million. This brings the studio’s total domestic earnings to $203.4 million, a significant increase from the $138.2 million collected in 2023. It’s noteworthy that A24 released 19 films in 2024, compared to 17 in the previous year, yet the growth in box office earnings remains remarkable.

The horror film Talk to Me topped A24’s domestic box office performance in 2023, raking in $48.3 million.

Civil War has been the largest contributor to A24’s earnings this year, amassing an impressive $68.8 million, making it the studio’s second highest-grossing film ever, following Everything Everywhere All at Once. Despite only being released on December 25, Babygirl has quickly climbed to become A24’s sixth highest-grossing domestic film of 2024. Other top films include Hugh Grant’s Heretic, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh’s We Live in Time, Zac Efron’s The Iron Claw, and Mia Goth’s MaXXXine.

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Domestic A24 Movies in 2024	Domestic Box Office Total
1	Civil War	$68.8 million
2	Heretic	$27.7 million
3	We Live in Time	$24.7 million
4	The Iron Claw	$19.6 million
5	MaXXXine	$15.1 million
6	Babygirl	$8.4 million
7	The Zone of Interest	$8.1 million
8	Love Lies Bleeding	$7.8 million
9	I Saw the TV Glow	$5 million
10	Y2K	$3.8 million

Our Perspective on Babygirl and A24’s Box Office Triumphs

A24 Films: A Network of Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success

Babygirl continues the trend of A24’s offerings being both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. The studio has established a reputation for producing high-quality films, and it is gratifying to see this recognition translate into significant box office success. Nicole Kidman’s prominent status undoubtedly adds to the appeal of Babygirl. Similar to The Iron Claw, which launched in December 2023, Babygirl is poised to provide A24 with a robust start for its 2025 box office efforts, sustaining the studio’s upward momentum.

Source: The Numbers

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