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 YearTitleDirectorDistributorCo-production companiesBudgetGross (worldwide)as Roth Films2010Alice in WonderlandTim BurtonWalt Disney Studios Motion PicturesWalt Disney PicturesThe Zanuck CompanyTeam Todd$150–200 million$1.025 billion2012Snow White and the HuntsmanRupert SandersUniversal PicturesN/A$170 million$396.6 million2013Oz the Great and PowerfulSam RaimiWalt Disney Studios Motion PicturesWalt Disney PicturesCurtis-Donen Productions$200–215 million$493.3 million2014SabotageDavid AyerOpen Road FilmsAlbert S. Ruddy ProductionsCrave FilmsQED International$35 million$17.5-18.4 millionHeaven Is for RealRandall WallaceSony Pictures ReleasingTriStar PicturesAffirm Films$12 million$101.3. millionMillion Dollar ArmCraig GillespieWalt Disney Studios Motion PicturesWalt Disney PicturesMayhem Pictures$25 million$39.2 millionMaleficentRobert StrombergWalt Disney PicturesThe Zanuck Company$180–263 million$758.5 million2015In the Heart of the SeaRon HowardWarner Bros. PicturesVillage Roadshow PicturesRatPac-Dune EntertainmentCOTT ProductionsEnelmar Productions A.I.E.Spring Creek PicturesImagine EntertainmentKia Jam$100 million$93.9 million2016Miracles from HeavenPatricia RiggenSony Pictures ReleasingAffirm FilmsFranklin EntertainmentColumbia Pictures$13 million$73.9 millionThe Huntsman: Winter's WarCedric Nicolas-TroyanUniversal PicturesPerfect World Pictures$115 million$165 millionAlice Through the Looking GlassJames BobinWalt Disney Studios Motion PicturesWalt Disney PicturesTeam ToddTim Burton Productions$170 million$299.5 millionas Roth/Kirschenbaum Films2017XXX: Return of Xander CageD.J. CarusoParamount PicturesRevolution StudiosOne Race Films$85 million$346.1 million2019Maleficent: Mistress of EvilJoachim RønningWalt Disney Studios Motion PicturesWalt Disney Pictures$185 million$491.7 million
2020s YearTitleDirectorDistributorCo-production companiesBudgetGross2020DolittleStephen GaghanUniversal PicturesPerfect World PicturesTeam Downey$175 million$222.3 million 2021The United States vs. Billie HolidayLee DanielsHuluLee Daniels EntertainmentNew Slate VenturesSierra/AffinityN/AN/A F9Justin LinUniversal PicturesOriginal FilmOne Race FilmsPerfect Storm EntertainmentChina Film Co.$200 million$723 million 2022 Hustle Jeremiah Zagar Netflix Happy Madison ProductionsSpringHill Company N/A N/A The Gray Man Anthony and Joe Russo AGBO The School for Good and Evil Paul Feig Feigco Entertainment2023 Fast X Louis Leterrier Universal Pictures Original FilmOne Race FilmsPerfect Storm EntertainmentChina Film Co. $340 million $714.6 million Anyone but You Will Gluck Sony Pictures Releasing Columbia PicturesSK GlobalFifty-Fifty FilmsOlive Bridge Entertainment $25 million $216.9 million2024 Damsel Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Netflix PCMA N/A N/A A Family Affair Richard LaGravenese N/A Jackpot! Paul Feig Amazon MGM Studios Feigco Entertainment
Upcoming Year Title Director Distributor Co-production companies 2028 Fast Forever Louis Leterrier Universal Pictures One Race Films, Perfect Storm Productions, Original Film TBA 13 Going on 30 Brett Haley Revolution Studios Just Picture It Lee Toland Krieger Netflix PCMA Productions
Television YearTitleCreatorNetworkCo-production companiesSeasonsEpisodes2020The Plot Against AmericaDavid SimonEd BurnsHBOAnnapurna TelevisionBlown Deadline Productions162021PanicLauren OliverAmazon Prime VideoGlasstown EntertainmentAdam Schroeder EntertainmentPicrowAmazon Studios110
References
External links Roth Films on IMDb Roth/Kirschenbaum Films on IMDb RK films on IMDb