The Marvel star is officially reuniting with A24 to lead "Scapegoat," a new feature film written and directed by horror auteur Ari Aster. Johansson will both star and produce the project, which marks Aster’s fourth consecutive collaboration with the studio. While plot details remain confidential, production is scheduled to begin later this year.
Ari Aster has finalized a deal with A24 to write and direct the upcoming feature Scapegoat starring Scarlett Johansson. The project continues a prolific partnership between the studio and the director responsible for Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid.
Aster’s fourth film is a major strategic move for A24, which continues to pivot toward star-driven projects while maintaining its indie-darling status. The studio secured the rights following Aster’s long-standing relationship with the company, which has distributed all of his feature directorial efforts to date.
Johansson joins the project not just as the lead, but as a producer via her banner, These Pictures. This marks her first significant collaboration with the studio since the 2013 sci-fi cult classic Under the Skin, where she received critical acclaim for her role as an extraterrestrial.
The 2013 film served as a benchmark for Johansson’s experimental career choices, a trajectory that now aligns with Aster’s reputation for surrealist and psychological storytelling. Production for Scapegoat is expected to commence in late 2026, with further casting announcements anticipated in the coming months.
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