The last decade redefined "popular." Netflix, Amazon, and Apple no longer just distribute content—they are now award-winning studios.
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Though a relative newcomer, A24 has become the most beloved independent studio among cinephiles. Their productions focus on auteurs: Everything Everywhere All at Once (which swept the Oscars), Hereditary (horror), and Moonlight (Best Picture winner). A24’s popularity is cultish but profound. They have branded "elevated horror" and "arthouse hip-hop" aesthetics, proving that small budgets and weird ideas can beat superhero fatigue. The last decade redefined "popular