Scarlett Johansson Is Entering the Ari Aster Multiverse

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Summary

  • Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and produce the upcoming A24 feature film titled Scapegoat
  • The project marks the first collaboration between the Academy Award nominee and visionary director Ari Aster
  • Production is slated to begin in late 2026 under Aster and Lars Knudsen’s Square Peg production banner

Scarlett Johansson will star in Ari Aster’s upcoming film for A24, titled Scapegoat. The movie, expected to begin production in late 2026, reunites the acclaimed actress with the director of Hereditary and Midsommar, and marks a key project for the production company Square Peg.

The upcoming film, Scapegoat, is a major project for Lars Knudsen’s Square Peg production company, continuing their successful relationship with A24. Currently, the film is slated for release in late 2026, which allows star Scarlett Johansson to balance her commitments to other projects like The Exorcist and The Batman Part II. Although specific plot details haven’t been revealed, the title hints at a return to the intense, character-focused storytelling that director Ari Aster is known for.

This collaboration is incredibly meaningful, marking a return for Johansson to the independent, director-focused films she’s known for, like Under the Skin. The movie combines Aster’s talent for creating unsettling, thought-provoking horror with Johansson’s ability to deliver powerful, dramatic performances, successfully merging mainstream appeal with the artistic ambition of “elevated horror.”

Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.

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2026-05-07 11:56