Does Django automatically handle 404 errors for static files?

No, Django itself doesn't typically serve static files in production. This is usually handled by a web server like Nginx or Apache. If you're using `django.contrib.staticfiles` during development (`DEBUG=True`), Django might serve them, but if the static file is missing or misconfigured, it can also result in a 404. Ensure your static files are correctly deployed and served by your production web server.