ARI ASTER
Ari Aster
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: July 15, 1986
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Ari Aster (born July 15, 1986) is an American filmmaker. After garnering initial recognition for the short film The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011), he became best known for writing and directing Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019), and Beau Is Afraid (2023), all of which were released by A24. His films have been noted for their unsettling combination of horror, dark comedy, and depictions of graphic violence. He co-founded the production company Square Peg with Danish producer Lars Knudsen in 2018, which has produced films including Dream Scenario (2023), Bugonia (2025), and other auteur-driven films. In 2025, his fourth feature film Eddington released by A24.
Filmography
Starring
2023·
Beau Is AfraidA Neighbor of Beau's (uncredited)
Self
2019·
MidsommarPodcast on Mark's Phone (voice) (uncredited)
Self
2018·
HereditaryArcher Gallery Representative (voice) (uncredited)
Production
TBA·
Acting ClassProducer, Writer, Director
TBA·
EnemiesProducer
TBA·
BushidoProducer
TBA·
PrimetimeProducer
2025·
BugoniaProducer
2025·
EddingtonWriter, Director, Producer
2024·
BabygirlThanks
2023·
Beau Is AfraidProducer, Director, Writer
TBA·
The DramaProducer
Producer
TBA·
GummyProducer
TBA·
Hansel & GretelExecutive Producer
TBA·
The LoomingProducer
TBA·
AntarcticaProducer
TBA·
Butterfly JamProducer
2025·
Death of a UnicornExecutive Producer
2024·
RumoursExecutive Producer
2024·
Sasquatch SunsetExecutive Producer
2023·
El Padre BuenoExecutive Producer
2023·
Dream ScenarioProducer
2023·
The BonesExecutive Producer
Thanks
2019·
MidsommarDirector, Writer
2018·
HereditaryDirector, Writer
2014·
BasicallyWriter, Producer, Director
2013·
MunchausenWriter, Director
Writer, Director