Roth/Kirschenbaum Films

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

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. 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. 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. 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). 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). Additionally, the studio produced the 2023 box office hit romantic comedy Anyone But You for Sony Pictures.

Filmography

Feature films

2010s

2020s

Upcoming

Television

External links

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