The American Society of Magical Negroes

The American Society of Magical Negroes is a 2024 American comedy film that satirizes the Magical Negro trope in featuring a young man who joins a clandestine group of magical African Americans committed to enhancing the lives of white individuals. It was written and directed by Kobi Libii in his feature-film debut, and it stars Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, and An-Li Bogan.

The film was a production by Sight Unseen and Juba Lane, with Kobi Libii serving as one of its four producers. The collaboration involved production designer Laura Fox, cinematographer Doug Emmett, editor Brian Olds, and composer Michael Abels. Filming primarily took place in the Arts District of Los Angeles, with the Los Angeles Theater serving as a key location for the secretive Institute's scenes. The production design juxtaposed the Institute's historic and magical atmosphere with the high-tech, satirical environment of MeetBox. Cinematography drew inspiration from classic "Magical Negro" films, blending Afro-centric visual elements with modern techniques.

It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, and Focus Features released it in theaters in the United States on March 15, 2024. The film received mixed reviews on Metacritic, and Rotten Tomatoes reported that critics noted that "while it presented an intriguing concept, it fell short of thoroughly exploring its most challenging notions". It grossed $2.5 million at the box office.