Google Drops $75M on A24 in AI-Powered Film Partnership

Google is betting big on the intersection of AI and cinema. The search giant is pouring approximately $75 million into A24, the acclaimed independent movie studio behind hits like Everything Everywhere All at Once.

The investment comes paired with a new AI research partnership between the two companies. The deal's size roughly matches Thrive Capital's 2024 investment in A24, putting Google on equal footing with one of the studio's key backers.

Details on what the AI collaboration will actually look like remain thin. But the move signals Google's growing interest in applying its AI capabilities to creative industries beyond its traditional tech domain.

For A24, the cash infusion and tech partnership could open doors to AI-driven tools for filmmaking, distribution, or content development — though specifics haven't been disclosed.