Scarlett Johansson to Star in Ari Aster's Scapegoat for A24

Scarlett Johansson has signed on to star in "Scapegoat," the next film from writer-director Ari Aster, with A24 set to distribute the project.

Aster, known for "Hereditary," "Midsommar," "Beau Is Afraid" and "Eddington," will produce alongside Lars Knudsen through their Square Peg banner. This marks Aster's fifth feature with A24, which released his previous four films. Plot details remain undisclosed, consistent with the director's approach to his projects.

The announcement comes as Johansson maintains a packed schedule. She recently wrapped production on Mike Flanagan's "The Exorcist" for Universal and made her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Johansson also starred in "Jurassic World Rebirth," a 2025 release that grossed more than $850 million worldwide, and voiced a role in Brad Bird's animated sci-fi noir "Ray Gunn" from Skydance Animation. Upcoming projects include James Gray's "Paper Tiger," set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next week with Adam Driver, as well as Matt Reeves' "The Batman Part II." Production on "Scapegoat" is eyeing a late 2026 start to accommodate her commitments.