Paramount CEO David Ellison has won state antitrust approval for the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by promising a sustained theatrical release slate, including at least 30 films a year in 2027 and 2028 and 32 films annually from 2029 through 2031. While major cinema operators have welcomed the commitment, some exhibitors remain skeptical about whether the merged studio can deliver enough high-quality releases — and whether the promise will hold after the five-year agreement expires.
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Paramount's WBD Pledge Promises a Bigger Theatrical Pipeline — but Hollywood Still Has Doubts
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RDU Global Correspondent
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Los Angeles, United States 9h ago•6 min read
Paramount CEO David Ellison has won state antitrust approval for the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by promising a sustained theatrical release slate, including at least 30 films a year in 2027 and 2028 and 32 films annually from 2029 through 2031. While major cinema operators have welcomed the commitment, some exhibitors remain skeptical about whether the merged studio can deliver enough high-quality releases — and whether the promise will hold after the five-year agreement expires.
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