A newA24fantasy movie has become an instant streaming hit. The company behindEx MachinaandHereditaryhas been well-regarded among audiences and usually produces acclaimed content. Known for independent films,A24 has become more mainstreamand backed several Oscar winners, includingMoonlightandEverything Everywhere All at Once.
While a handful of recent releases have divided moviegoers, the company continues to produce a variety of films each year. Among somepopular A24 moviesareLady BirdandUncut Gems, andthe studio has also been known for horror projects, includingTalk to Meand theXtrilogy.
When it comes to fantasy, A24 has been behindThe Green KnightandDream Scenario, which garnered impressive Tomatometer scores of 89% and 91%, respectively. The latest genre hybrid isDeath of a Unicorn, which underwhelmed commercially and only scored 53% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Legend Of Ochi Is A Streaming Hit
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Another fantasy movie from A24 isThe Legend of Ochi, which premiered back in April. Directed by Isaiah Saxon, the film follows a girl named Yuri, who comes across a wounded creature and journeys to reunite him with his family.
The Legend of Ochistars Helena Zengel, Emily Watson, Finn Wolfhard, and Willem Dafoe. Since releasing, the movie has earned critical praise andpresently holds a score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The audience-based Popcornmeter forThe Legend of Ochiis at 62%.
Now,The Legend of Ochihas instantly become a streaming hit by climbing the HBO Max charts. The A24 film iscurrently ranked second on the platform’s list of Top 10 movies today, behind onlyFinal Destination: Bloodlines. That also puts it ahead ofDeath of a Unicorn, which sits in third.
Other movies on the chart includeFreaky Tales,Alien: Covenant,Sinners,The Woman King,Get a Job,Kung Fu Panda 2, and the stand-up comedy special,Marc Maron: Panicked.
What This Means For The Legend Of Ochi
A24, having amassed a loyal fandom, could factor intoThe Legend of Ochisuddenly performing well on HBO Max. The critical reception and cast,highlighted by Dafoeas Maxim, might be other notable draws, and looking ahead, it will be interesting to see what kind of hold it maintains on the streaming chart.
The success on HBO Max is significant forThe Legend of Ochibecausethe fantasy movie did not make a big splash commercially.Despite a strong Tomatometer score and the general positive reputation ofA24,The Legend of Ochiearned under $5 million globally. Instantly surging to second place upon release suggests that it can pull more audiences on streaming.
