Paramount Expands to 15 Theatrical Releases in 2026
Paramount Pictures has announced its plans to expand its theatrical release schedule, targeting 15 films for the year 2026. This expansion comes after a recent evaluation of the studio’s performance and aims to bolster its offerings in the competitive film industry.
Paramount’s 2026 Release Strategy
Currently, nine films are already scheduled for release in 2026, as outlined by industry tracking service Comscore. In a statement to shareholders, Paramount emphasized the importance of meeting the target of releasing 15 films annually starting in 2026, with ambitions to increase that number to 20 in the future.
Reasons for Expansion
This strategic shift follows an acknowledgment of underperformance in the 2025 film slate, where multiple titles are projected to fall short of their profit expectations. Paramount’s leadership, including Co-Chair Josh Greenstein and CEO David Ellison, believes that focusing on a larger selection of films will create new opportunities for success.
- Josh Greenstein: Co-Chair of Paramount.
- David Ellison: Paramount CEO.
- Goal: 15 theatrical releases in 2026.
- Long-term goal: 20 annual releases.
Recent Collaborations
Within just 100 days of new leadership, Paramount has secured partnerships with notable talents such as the Duffer Brothers, James Mangold, and producers J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules. A significant deal with Activision has also been made to create a film adaptation of the popular video game franchise, Call of Duty, directed by Peter Berg and written by Taylor Sheridan.
Current Film Slate for 2026
The following titles are scheduled for Paramount’s 2026 lineup:
| Date | Movie Title |
|---|---|
| January 9 | Primate |
| February 27 | Scream 7 |
| March 20 | Untitled Matt Stone and Trey Parker/Kendrick Lamar Feature |
| June 12 | Scary Movie |
| August 14 | PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie |
| October 9 | The Last Airbender: Legend of Aang |
| October 16 | Street Fighter |
| November 13 | Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol |
| December 23 | The Angry Birds 3 |
With these efforts, Paramount aims to rebuild its brand and restore confidence among audiences and investors alike, focusing on quality and sustainable growth in this evolving entertainment landscape.
