Ellison Unveils Theatrical-First Pact: Paramount Targets 45-Day Window and 30 Movies a Year

At CinemaCon, David Ellison announced Paramount will offer a 45-day exclusive theatrical window, followed by a three-month paid VOD window before Paramount+, and a minimum of 30 films released in theaters annually across Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery after their merger; Universal plans a 45-day window starting in 2027, and Ellison touted increased output since Paramount’s reorganization, including a short film celebrating the studio’s past and future.