The American Society of Magical Negroes Soundtrack: Directed and written and produced by Kobi Libii, The American Society of Magical Negroes is a comedy fantasy film.
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Release Date: March 15, 2024
Official Synopsis: A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.
Quick Facts
| Title | The American Society of Magical Negroes |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy |
| Director | Kobi Libii |
| Lead Cast | Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, Aisha Hinds, Gillian Vigman |
| Premiere | Sundance Film Festival, January 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical Release | March 15, 2024 (Focus Features, wide release) |
| Composer | Michael Abels |
| Box Office | Approx. $2.5 million (domestic) |
| Where to Watch | Peacock (streaming since May 3, 2024); also on Prime Video and Apple TV (rent/buy) |
Who composed the The American Society of Magical Negroes Soundtrack?
Michael Abels composed the music for The American Society of Magical Negroes. He is an American composer.
As a composer, he has composed many films such as Get Out, See You Yesterday, All Day and a Night, Us, Breaking, Bad Education, Fake Famous, Nightbooks, Nope, and others.
Some of his other works include Global Warming, Victory Road (2017), Victory Road (2017), Homies & Popz (2001), I’m Determined (1991), Iconoclasm (2017), You’re a Grand Old Flag (1995), Tribute (2001), and others.
The American Society of Magical Negroes Soundtrack List
The official score album, The American Society of Magical Negroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Michael Abels, was released digitally alongside the film in March 2024 and is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. A fully verified, track-by-track listing wasn’t available at the time of writing, so rather than guess at it, we’re disclosing that gap plainly here.
Official Trailer: If you are curious to know more about this film and interested in watching it, you can check out the trailer below, where you can get a glimpse of the story.
The film producers include Julia Lebedev, Kobi Libii, and Angel Lopez. Executive producers include Oren Moverman, Mike Upton, and Leonid Lebedev.
It is produced by Offscreen and Sight Unseen and distributed by Focus Features and Universal Pictures.
The film stars are Justice Smith, Zachary Barton, Anthony Coons, Robbie Troy, Gillian Vigman, James E. Welsh, David Alan Grier, Mia Ford, Eric Lutz, Kees DeVos, Aaron Coleman, and Aisha Hinds.
The film also stars Chase Ryan Jeffery, Ethan Herisse, Nozipho Mclean, Gregory James Cohan, Isayas Theodros, Gregor Manns, Toni Youngblood, Reginald James, and Jeremiah Birkett.
The American Society of Magical Negroes premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, and opened in wide release in US theaters on March 15, 2024, distributed by Focus Features. It grossed roughly $2.5 million domestically and received mixed reviews from critics. The film began streaming on Peacock on May 3, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for The American Society of Magical Negroes?
Michael Abels, known for Get Out, Us, and Nope, and the first Black composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music (for his opera Omar).
When was The American Society of Magical Negroes released?
It premiered at Sundance on January 19, 2024, and opened in wide theatrical release on March 15, 2024, via Focus Features.
How did The American Society of Magical Negroes perform at the box office?
Modestly. It grossed roughly $2.5 million domestically and drew mixed reviews from critics.
Where can I stream The American Society of Magical Negroes?
It has been streaming on Peacock since May 3, 2024, and is also available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is there a released soundtrack album?
Yes. Michael Abels’ score was released digitally as The American Society of Magical Negroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) alongside the film’s March 2024 release.
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