Paramount-WBD Merger Targets 36-Release 2027 Slate with 32 Films/Year Benchmark

Deadline reports that a post-merger Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery would already boast a 36-film release slate for 2027, with a three-year target of 32 films annually and a $30 million shortfall penalty split among workers; the deal’s integration involves leadership questions and potential duplication in marketing and distribution as Ellison moves to close the merger, all against a backdrop of competitive scheduling and market dynamics.