The American Society of Magical Negroes
Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy, Comedy |
| Age Rating | PG-13 |
| Release Dates | January 19, 2024 (Sundance) March 15, 2024 (United States) |
| Running Time | 1hr 44min |
| Starring | Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver |
| Directed by | Kobi Libii |
| Written by | Kobi Libii |
| Produced by | Kobi Libii, Julia Lebedev, Angel Lopez, Eddie Vaisman, Rita Walsh |
| Cinematography by | Doug Emmett |
| Edited by | Brian Scott Olds |
| Music by | Michael Abels |
| Production Companies | Offscreen Sight Unseen |
| Distributor | Focus Features (United States) Universal Pictures (International) |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Poster & Photos:
Cast & Characters:
- Justice Smith as Aren
- David Alan Grier as Roger
- An-Li Bogan as Lizzie
- Drew Tarver as Jason
- Michaela Watkins as Masterson
- Aisha Hinds as Gabbard
- Tim Baltz as Officer Miller
- Rupert Friend as Mick
- Nicole Byer as DeDe
Storyline:
A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.
About The American Society of Magical Negroes Movie:
The American Society of Magical Negroes is an American satirical comedy film written, directed, and produced by Kobi Libii. It stars Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend and Nicole Byer.
The American Society of Magical Negroes was developed by Kobi Libii as part of Sundance’s Screenwriters and Directors Lab. In March 2021, SFFILM confirmed that the film was awarded the 2021 Dolby Institute Fellowships, earning industry guidance and a cash grant enabling them to work with a sound designer at the screenwriting stage. The film is a satire of the Magical Negro trope.
The American Society of Magical Negroes premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024. It was theatrically released in the United States by Focus Features on March 15, 2024. It was released in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures on April 26, 2024.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | N/A |
| Domestic Opening | $1,304,270 |
| Domestic Collection | $2,480,645 |
| International Collection | $15,603 |
| Worldwide Collection | $2,496,248 |