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News in English (USA) / 10.08.2026 / 03:00

Paramount Secures Support for 30-Film Annual Slate Post-Warner Bros. Acquisition

In a significant move following its acquisition of Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, under the leadership of David Ellison, is making strides to assure theaters by committing to an annual release of 30 films. The promise will be put in writing to theater chains, including major players like AMC and Regal Cinemas. CEO Eduardo Acuna of Regal has expressed strong support for the merger, emphasizing that ongoing antitrust trials could create uncertainty in the industry. Similarly, Vue Cinemas has joined the growing list of theater executives backing the Paramount-Warner merger. With contractual guarantees in place, Ellison aims to strengthen relationships with exhibitors and boost the theatrical landscape, despite some dissent among cinema chains like Cinema United.
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