Paramount expansion under Skydance

AMC expects Paramount to increase its release slate under Skydance after the sale closed last week.

AMC CEO Sees Paramount Boosting Theatrical Releases Under Skydance

AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron says Paramount will ramp up its release slate under Skydance after the deal closed last week. He credited longtime Paramount leaders and noted the collaboration with Skydance as a potential driver for more theatrical titles. Aron argues that Paramount has faced cash constraints in recent years and that a cash-rich Skydance could help revive greenlights and distribution decisions.

Ellison told CNBC that the merged company plans to release six to eight films next year, rising to about 15 in 2027. The first major post-close move was the High Side package, reuniting James Mangold and Timothee Chalamet. Shari Redstone completed the sale of her family company to Skydance, and there has been talk of Skydance possibly unloading National Amusements. Aron also hinted at potential acquisition opportunities to grow the portfolio as Paramount looks to exit the exhibition business in part or whole.

The deal could shift power in Hollywood by giving Skydance a closer hand in Paramount’s film slate. If Skydance finances more Paramount releases, it could help revive box office after a period dominated by streaming. Still, the arrangement raises questions about market concentration, pricing, and the balance between studio strategy and exhibition interests.

For AMC, a bigger Paramount slate could mean more blockbuster titles to fill screens and stronger cross-promotion opportunities. For viewers, more big releases could be welcome, but the outcome depends on timing, pricing, and access across platforms. The coming months will test whether optimism translates into tangible gains for theaters and investors.

Highlights

The theater landscape is changing fast, and the bets being placed now will echo in auditoriums for years to come.