Contender: Atropia (2025)

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Atropia was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (Sundance, Grand Jury Prize)

Type of Contender: Wide

Contender Factor: 48.55 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Hailey Gates

Writers: Hailey Gates

Stars: Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, Chloë Sevigny, Tim Heidecker, Phil Burgers, Chloe East, Jane Levy

Techs: Sophie Corra, Madeleine Gavin (Ed); Eric K. Yue (Ci); Robert Ames, Ari Balouzian, Max Whipple (Mu)

Distributor: Vertical

Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Sevigny (1:0 – 1999)

Rating: 0.6 out of 10

Stage 2 – Content

Genre: Drama, War

Length: 1h 44m

MPAA Rating: R

Rating: 13.5 out of 15

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: Sundance (25)

Release Date: Dec. 12, 2025

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 53

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 41%

Rating: 23.5 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: TBD

IMDb Rating: 5.9

Box Office Tally: $57,520

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 3.45 out of 15

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