Universal To Release Satirical Comedy ‘The American Society Of Magical Negroes’ On Blu-Ray This May

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will be releasing the satirical comedy The American Society of Magical Negroes on Digital on May 3, and on Blu-Ray and DVD on May 14, 2024. The film is directed, written and produced by Kobi Libii (“Madam Secretary”) and stars Justice Smith (Pokemon: Detective Pikachu), David Alan Grier (The Color Purple), An-Li Bogan (After Yang), Drew Tarver (“The Other Two”), Michaela Watkins (You Hurt My Feelings), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City), and Nicole Byer (“Rugrats”).

The film will be making its streaming premiere exclusively on Peacock beginning on May 3rd. The home entertainment release be available to own with exclusive bonus material that offers a peek behind the curtain on the importance of the film’s story and impact with cast and crew interviews. Get the details below!

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Synopsis: THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.

BONUS FEATURES on DIGITAL, BLU-RAY^TM AND DVD:

• SECRET SOCIETY MEMBERS
  • Cast converse about their roles and discuss the journey their characters took throughout the film.
• CRAFTING A MAGICAL SOCIETY
  • Step through the secret entrance and see what goes into creating a magical society. Hear from cast and crew on the production design, wardrobe, and cinematography involved in crafting the fantastical world.
• SPEAKING YOUR TRUTH
  • THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES might blend humor with romance, but the topic of race is at the forefront of the film. Filmmakers and cast share the importance of the narrative and the impact telling this story had on them personally.
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER KOBI LIBII

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