Roth/Kirschenbaum Films
 Logo used since 2019 | |
| Formerly | Roth Films (2007–2016) |
|---|---|
Company type | Private |
| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Founded | October 2007 |
| Founder | Joe Roth Jeff Kirschenbaum |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, , U.S. |
Key people | |
Roth/Kirschenbaum Films (also known as RK Films) is an American film and television production company based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in October 2007 by producer Joe Roth as Roth Films, and was renamed in 2015 following the addition of producer Jeff Kirschenbaum. The company is known for producing commercially successful films such as Alice in Wonderland (2010), Maleficent (2014), and entries in the Fast & Furious franchise. It has collaborated with major studios including Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Universal Pictures, and is primarily active in the fantasy, action, and family entertainment genres.
History
[edit]In October 2007, following the conclusion of Revolution Studios' distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment, producer Joe Roth signed a new overall deal with Sony and established the production company originally known as Roth Films.[1] The studio initially focused on producing big-budget, reimagined fairy tales and franchise films. Its first major production, Alice in Wonderland (2010), was a massive commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.[2] Roth Films continued to produce high-profile fantasy films during this period, including Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), and Maleficent (2014).
In August 2015, Jeff Kirschenbaum stepped down from his role as co-president of production at Universal Pictures to partner with Roth. Kirschenbaum and Roth had previously collaborated on Snow White and the Huntsman during Kirschenbaum's tenure at Universal. Upon his arrival, the company was officially rebranded to its current name, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films.[3][4] Following the rebranding, the studio continued to develop major theatrical releases, including The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016), Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), and the action sequel xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
In the 2020s, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films expanded its output through extensive partnerships with major streaming platforms, particularly Netflix, while continuing to develop theatrical productions. The company produced the blockbuster franchise installments F9 (2021) and Fast X (2023) for Universal, as well as the critically acclaimed biographical drama The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021).[5] For Netflix, the company produced a string of high-profile films, including the Adam Sandler sports drama Hustle (2022), the big-budget action thriller The Gray Man (2022), the fantasy film Damsel (2024), and the action-comedy Jackpot! (2024).[6] Additionally, the studio produced the 2023 box office hit romantic comedy Anyone But You for Sony Pictures.
Filmography
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Feature films
[edit]2010s
[edit]2020s
[edit]Upcoming
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Distributor | Co-production companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Fast Forever | Louis Leterrier | Universal Pictures | One Race Films, Perfect Storm Productions, Original Film |
| TBA | Movie Night | Jason Bateman | Netflix | Aggregate Films |
| Untitled Vanoss Crew film | TBA | TBA | ||
| Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Reyes | Universal Pictures | FlynnPictureCo., One Race Films, Chris Morgan Productions, Seven Bucks Productions, Original Film | ||
| Shutout[7] | David O. Russell | TBA |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Creator | Network | Co-production companies | Seasons | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Plot Against America | David Simon Ed Burns |
HBO | Annapurna Television Blown Deadline Productions |
1 | 6 |
| 2021 | Panic | Lauren Oliver | Amazon Prime Video | Glasstown Entertainment Adam Schroeder Entertainment Picrow Amazon Studios |
1 | 10 |
References
[edit]- ^ Holson, Laura M. (May 1, 2006). "The Rise and Fall of Revolution". The New York Times.
- ^ Graser, Marc (May 15, 2010). "Film earnings go mega at Disney". Variety.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 14, 2015). "Jeff Kirschenbaum Exits Universal Co-President Post To Partner With Joe Roth". Deadline.
- ^ Rainey, James (August 14, 2015). "Jeffrey Kirschenbaum Leaving Universal to Partner With Joe Roth". Variety.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 12, 2021). "'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday' To Shift From Theatrical To Streaming As Paramount Sells Movie To Hulu". Deadline.
- ^ "'The Gray Man' Universe Expands with Sequel and Spin-Off in Development at Netflix". Netflix Media Center. July 26, 2022.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (2025-05-05). "Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro to Play Pool Hustlers in David O. Russell's 'Shutout' for RK Films, Black Bear". Variety. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
External links
[edit]- Roth Films on IMDb
- Roth/Kirschenbaum Films on IMDb
- RK films on IMDb