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Regal’s Acuna Backs Paramount-Skydance Merger, Urges Stability for Theaters
entertainment20 days ago

Regal’s Acuna Backs Paramount-Skydance Merger, Urges Stability for Theaters

Regal Cinemas CEO Eduardo Acuna issued a statement in support of Paramount-Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the industry needs a thriving studio system and highlighting commitments including at least 30 theatrical films per year, a protected theatrical window (45 days for TVOD and 90 days for SVOD for three years), and a $30 billion annual investment in content. He argues a protracted antitrust trial would create uncertainty and distraction, and Regal’s backing, alongside AMC, positions Ellison favorably ahead of a high-stakes 2027 antitrust showdown while continuing to face lawsuits from state AGs.

via variety.com|
#antitrust-trial#eduardo-acuna#entertainment
Gen Z Sparks a Post-Pandemic Box-Office Boom
entertainment1 month ago

Gen Z Sparks a Post-Pandemic Box-Office Boom

After the pandemic-era slump, the 2026 box office is rebounding toward 2019-level revenues as younger moviegoers drive a surge in both familiar franchises and new, ambitious hits. The industry is expanding its slate to roughly 115–120 wide releases, reinforcing a broader recovery aided by high-profile films like The Odyssey and other major tentpole franchises, while experiments with a 45‑day theatrical window and renewed emphasis on nontraditional stories signal a shift in strategy—and ongoing concerns about mergers and the risk of returning to old patterns.

via Variety|
#blockbusters#box-office#entertainment
Project Hail Mary Heads to MGM+ First, Not Prime Video
film2 months ago

Project Hail Mary Heads to MGM+ First, Not Prime Video

Deadline reports Project Hail Mary will stream on MGM+ on June 18 after a 90-day theatrical run and won’t be exclusive to Prime Video at launch, with Prime Video eventually carrying it; the move reflects Amazon MGM’s mixed window strategy for films (Saltburn, Red One, Air) where different titles use different greenlight and release models, while the Gosling‑led movie remains a top worldwide earner this year.

via Deadline|
#amazon-mgm-studios#film#mgm
Ellison Unveils Theatrical-First Pact: Paramount Targets 45-Day Window and 30 Movies a Year
business4 months ago

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.

via Variety|
#business#cinemacon#david-ellison
Box-Office Rebound Fuels Theaters as Merger Fears Loom Over Paramount-Warner
business4 months ago

Box-Office Rebound Fuels Theaters as Merger Fears Loom Over Paramount-Warner

Exhibitors report a spring box-office rebound driven by stronger concessions and a robust slate, with Q1 up about 23% and 2026 projected to feature roughly 113 wide releases. Universal’s plan to extend the theatrical window to about 30 days in 2026 and 45 days by 2027 is welcomed as a way to rebuild demand, but industry players warn Paramount’s proposed $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. could spur consolidation and hurt film output. Inflation and rent pressures keep margins tight, though Gen Z moviegoers are boosting attendance and theater renovations like Penn Cinema’s $2 million upgrade signal continued investment in the in-person experience.

via Variety|
#box-office#business#movie-theaters
Universal Bets on Longer Theatrical Runs With a 45-Day Window for 2027 Releases
box-office5 months ago

Universal Bets on Longer Theatrical Runs With a 45-Day Window for 2027 Releases

Universal will extend its exclusive theatrical window for 2027 releases to 45 days (seven weekends), while Focus Features titles remain around 17 days; the move, praised by NBCUniversal chair Donna Langley, reinforces a theatrical-first strategy with downstream PVOD/streaming plans, reflecting a broader industry shift and ongoing debates over optimal release windows.

via Deadline|
#45-day-window#box-office#nbcuniversal
Universal Extends Theatrical Run to Five Weekends in 2026, Seven in 2027
entertainment5 months ago

Universal Extends Theatrical Run to Five Weekends in 2026, Seven in 2027

Universal Pictures is extending its exclusive theatrical window to a minimum of five weekends in 2026 and seven weekends in 2027 before moving to home entertainment, marking a shift back toward longer big-screen runs after pandemic-era shorter windows; Focus Features titles are excluded from the new policy, and exhibitors like AMC have praised the move as strengthening the theatrical ecosystem and ROI.

via variety.com|
#entertainment#exhibition-ecosystem#five-weekends-2026
Paramount-Skydance Victory Won't Cure Theaters' Woes
entertainment5 months ago

Paramount-Skydance Victory Won't Cure Theaters' Woes

Netflix bowed out of the Warner Bros. bidding war, allowing Paramount Skydance to win, but industry insiders say the merger won’t save cinemas: with the domestic box office still down about 20% from pre‑COVID levels, a 30‑film‑per‑year plan and “healthy” theatrical windows face staffing and cost hurdles, and consolidation could reduce major releases. Still, Paramount’s theater‑friendly infrastructure offers some upside, though the deal isn’t a cure for cinemas.

via Variety|
#entertainment#netflix#paramount
Warner Bros. Auction Heats Up as Netflix and Paramount Battle for Control
business6 months ago

Warner Bros. Auction Heats Up as Netflix and Paramount Battle for Control

Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery triggers a high-stakes bid war with Paramount, which has sweetened its offer and floated a rival takeover. The saga features James Cameron’s public opposition, Ted Sarandos’ Senate testimony defending a 45-day theatrical window, and widespread industry and Capitol Hill concerns about consolidation, impact on theaters, and the future of film content and release strategies.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#dealmaking#netflix
Netflix Frames Warner Bros. Deal as Growth Engine On Q4 Earnings Call
business7 months ago

Netflix Frames Warner Bros. Deal as Growth Engine On Q4 Earnings Call

Netflix executives used their Q4 earnings presentation to press the pending $82.7 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal as a growth accelerant, arguing it would broaden member offerings through ads and sports and give Netflix a scaled theatrical distribution with a 45-day window; they noted data-room diligence involving multiple bidders, including Paramount, while acknowledging investor skepticism and a projected rise in 2026 content spend that pressured the stock.

via Deadline|
#advertising#business#mergers-and-acquisitions
Netflix Eyes 45-Day Theatrical Window After Warner Bros Deal
business7 months ago

Netflix Eyes 45-Day Theatrical Window After Warner Bros Deal

Ted Sarandos told the New York Times that after Netflix’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal, Netflix will run the theatrical business largely as it is today, sticking to a 45-day window and honoring existing contracts. He framed Warner Bros.’s theatrical operation as profitable and said Netflix aims to win opening weekends. He also addressed Donald Trump’s post about the merger and noted Sony’s roughly $7 billion Pay-1 deal with Netflix, underscoring the industry’s ongoing reliance on theatrical windows.

via Deadline|
#45-day-window#business#netflix
entertainment8 months ago

Future of Movie Theaters in Jeopardy Amid Netflix-Warner Bros Deal

The U.S. box office is projected to reach $9 billion in 2026, but the future of theatrical moviegoing faces challenges from streaming giants like Netflix, especially if they reduce theatrical windows to 17 days. While some industry insiders remain optimistic about the theatrical experience, concerns persist about Netflix's potential impact on traditional cinema, with debates over shorter windows, industry health, and regulatory protections.

via Deadline|
#box-office#entertainment#netflix
"Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Celebrates 'Barbie' Debut on Max with $1 Billion-Plus Grossing Success"
entertainment3 years ago

"Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Celebrates 'Barbie' Debut on Max with $1 Billion-Plus Grossing Success"

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced that the upcoming Barbie movie, set to be the first film to hit $1 billion under his leadership, will be released on the streaming service Max in the fall. Zaslav emphasized the importance of the theatrical window and expressed confidence in the film's impact when it eventually reaches Max. Additionally, Barbie will be available on airlines starting in September. Zaslav highlighted the successful cross-platform promotion for the movie and praised the efforts of Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig. Barbie is expected to surpass $400 million at the domestic box office and is projected to reach $1.3 billion globally.

via Deadline|
#barbie#david-zaslav#entertainment