Ayo Edebiri is starring in the new A24 horror film Opus alongside John Malkovich and the film opened at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to mixed reviews.

The actors hit the red carpet at the premiere event on Monday night (January 27) at the Eccles Center Theatre in Park City, Utah.

Ayo and John were joined by co-stars Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Stephanie Suganami, and Tatanka Means, as well as writer and director Mark Anthony Green.

Here is the synopsis: “A young writer (Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.”

Opus currently has a 33% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The Hollywood Reporter noted, “Despite solid performances from Edebiri and Malkovich, Opus never takes off. It mostly meanders, relying on leaden expository monologues to move the plot, and rarely delivers on the promised horror of its atmosphere.”

The movie hits theaters everywhere on March 14. Watch the trailer below.

While at the festival, Ayo was also seen attending the after party for the movie Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, directed by Elegance Bratton.