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Paramount maps ambitious slate after Skydance merger
New leadership aims to expand production and revive major franchises as it integrates Skydance financing.
A look at how Paramounts new leadership plans to reshape its slate after the Skydance merger.
Top Gun 3 and Star Trek Under New Paramount Leadership
Paramounts new leadership group moved quickly after the Skydance merger, signaling a bold push to refresh the studio’s feature slate. Co-chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg announced a high profile package for High Side with Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold, a move meant to signal that the studio will not shrink its ambitions. They described a goal to restore Paramount as the No 1 studio for filmmakers and talent, while scaling content for both streaming and theaters. The plan calls for about 15 films per year immediately, with a path to 20 soon, and it relies in part on Skydances cash to finance tentpoles.
Key Takeaways
"One of our biggest priorities is restoring Paramount as the No. 1 studio for filmmakers and talent in the world."
Ellison at the LA press gathering
"Made for streaming movies aren’t a priority for me."
Cindy Holland on streaming strategy
"Star Trek is a priority across the company."
Dana Goldberg on Star Trek commitment
"Paramount has been cash-hampered in recent years, which has caused them to greenlight fewer movies than they might have liked to."
Adam Aron on financing dynamics
The new approach blends audacity with old anchors. A stronger push on big tentpoles paired with Skydances financing could accelerate growth, but it also raises questions about risk tolerance and schedule discipline. The emphasis on four quadrant family fare alongside R rated comedies signals a broad reach, yet success will hinge on whether the company can sustain quality across a heavier output. Star Trek and Top Gun remain centerpieces, offering potential stability even as the studio experiments with new characters and stories. If the plan falters, investors and exhibitors may push back against what looks like an ambitious, high-velocity slate.
Highlights
- Paramount will be a home for top filmmakers again
- Four quadrant films will drive the next era
- Star Trek is a priority across the company
- Top Gun remains a core driver of the slate
Budget and financing risk after merger
Paramounts ambitious slate relies on Skydance financing and a higher production pace. If financing tightens or box office falters, the plan could face budget pressures and schedule delays.
The coming months will reveal which bets pay off as the studio recalibrates for a post merger world.
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