Paramount Projects ‘Significantly’ Lower Theatrical Revenue Overall in 2026 Despite More Titles; CEO David Ellison Reiterates Plan for 30-Film Annual Slate With Warner Bros.

May 4, 2026 2:24pm PT Paramount Projects ‘Significantly’ Lower Theatrical Revenue Overall in 2026 Despite More Titles; CEO David Ellison Reiterates Plan for 30-Film Annual Slate With Warner Bros.

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Paramount Skydance has nearly doubled its theatrical-film slate in 2026 — but it will see “significantly” lower box office revenue overall from those movies, according to the company.

David Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s chairman and chief executive officer, said the company is “firmly committed” to releasing 30 films theatrically per year once it merges with Warner Bros. Discovery. Speaking on Paramount’s Q1 2026 earnings call, Ellison said Paramount grew its slate from eight films in 2025 to 15 in 2026, and that Warner Bros. also has 15 films on its release schedule this year.

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