Like Neon, A24 is known for bringing artful and auteur-driven films that have helped the studio build a strong creative brand identity. These unconventional movies blend artistic vision with cultural relevance, appealing to a loyal fanbase.
A24 now presents How to Make a Killing trailer, a story that first appeared on the Black List in 2014 under the title Rothchild. Before its current title, the film was also known as Huntington.
Plot details of How to Make a Killing (2026)
Almost 76 years apart but still relevant today, How to Make a Killing is loosely based on the 1949 British film, Kind Hearts and Coronets by Robert Hamer and John Dighton, as per Nerdist.
The story follows Beckett Redfellow, played by Glen Powell (The Running Man), who was disowned by his wealthy family at birth. Now, he wants to claim his wealth back, for which he is ready to kill as many relatives as necessary.
Watch the trailer here:
What does How to Make a Killing (2026) trailer show?
The trailer opens with Beckett dreaming of inheriting a fortune. He decides to reclaim his inheritance by eliminating seven wealthy relatives, saying he plans to “prune a few branches of the family tree” to achieve his goal.
The supporting character of Margaret Qualley tells him jokingly to call her when he has “killed them all.” Beckett plans meticulously and introduces himself politely on a yacht to one of the relatives.
Some moments in the trailer show him wielding a shotgun, dodging danger, and engaging in tense confrontation, all delivered with a satirical edge. The cunning absurdity of his schemes, with visuals and striking action give a charismatic thrill in the plot.
How to Make a Killing trailer makes a decades-old story feel fresh
Powell’s How to Make a Killing deliberately resembles the old film’s storyline, possessing a classic dark comedy structure while still keeping it relevant for the modern audience.
Although the story is a dark comedy, killing family members for inheritance might not be as funny as it seems. Real crime cases exist with violence committed for the same purpose.
However, after watching the trailer, we know that the film’s central premise- eliminating family members to secure a multibillion-dollar fortune- includes a satirical tone. The new film updates the settings and characters, despite getting influence from the 1949 classic, a more contemporary take with explicit violent comedy will be a fresh dimension by John Patton Ford.
How to Make a Killing fits well into a broader tradition of dark comedies emphasizing revenge-driven inheritance plots. The film still has its own unique twists, such as modern sensibilities with the protagonist being a “blue-collar” outsider dealing with a 21st century wealthy family.
The stylized violence that combines comedy reflects the current genre trends, reinterpreting themes of a modern, edgier thriller-comedy. The audience loves such content as they expect a mix of suspense, wit, and visual flair.
When is How to Make a Killing (2026) releasing?
A24 slated How to Make a Killing for a theatrical release on February 20, 2026.
Genre: Dark comedy, satire, drama, thriller
Cast: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Ed Harris, Zach Woods
Director: John Patton Ford
Writer: John Patton Ford
Producers: Graham Boradbent, Peter Czernin, Adam Friedlander
Release date: February 20, 2026
Movie runtime: – –
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