Best 2026 A24 Movies for supporting cast performance

#1 Onslaught
5.0

The veteran supporting players are a major asset, especially Reginald VelJohnson, whose warmth and presence repeatedly elevate the trailer-park ensemble.

Pros: lead performance, entertainment value

Cons: action sequences, ending satisfaction

#2 You Can See Everything
5.0

Seyfried’s appearance gives the later sections a compelling new perspective, combining an eerie portrayal of Holmes with candid inquiry into the material.

Pros: originality, humor

#3 The Invite
4.9

Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton are repeatedly praised as magnetic, funny, and unpredictable foils. Cruz brings seductive confidence and comic precision, while Norton balances smug charm with unexpected tenderness.

Pros: humor, screenplay quality

Cons: score quality, runtime

#4 Primetime
4.8

The supporting ensemble is exceptionally well received. Skyler Gisondo and Merritt Wever draw the most consistent praise, while Phoebe Bridgers, Matthew Maher, Jessica Hecht, and smaller turns add texture without...

Pros: lead performance, visual style

Cons: theme depth, story quality

#5 Backrooms
4.3

The supporting cast adds mystery and credibility, with Mark Duplass repeatedly singled out for a memorable cryptic presence. Smaller roles generally strengthen the world without distracting from the central pair.

Pros: acting performance, scares

Cons: ending satisfaction, plot clarity

#6 How to Make a Killing
3.9

The supporting ensemble is frequently praised, especially Zach Woods, Bill Camp, Topher Grace, Jessica Henwick, and Margaret Qualley, despite limited screen time.

Pros: lead performance, humor

Cons: entertainment value, originality

#7 The Drama
3.8

The supporting cast is generally strong, with Alana Haim and several smaller roles frequently landing laughs or tension. A few viewers find some supporting characters irritating or one-note even when...

Pros: humor, theme depth

Cons: character development, screenplay quality

#8 The Death of Robin Hood
3.8

The supporting ensemble is consistently capable and often excellent, especially in quiet scenes around the priory. Several reviewers still feel the characters are underwritten or given too little screen time.

Pros: visual style, cinematography

Cons: story quality, pacing