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Director Jon M. Chu Signs Big Deal with Paramount Skydance
4 Dec
Summary
- Director Jon M. Chu inked a three-year film and TV deal with Paramount Skydance.
- The deal commences on January 2nd, 2026, with Chu based on the Paramount lot.
- Chu's upcoming projects include 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.
Director Jon M. Chu is moving his production company, Electric Somewhere, to Paramount Skydance under a new three-year film and TV deal. This pact, effective January 2nd, 2026, will see Chu and his team operating from the iconic Paramount lot. The move positions Chu among a prestigious roster of talent already affiliated with Paramount Skydance, reinforcing the studio's commitment to top-tier creators.
This transition follows the significant success of Chu's recent musical film, "Wicked: For Good," which has garnered substantial box office returns and awards attention. The first installment of "Wicked" achieved remarkable global earnings, and the sequel continues to perform strongly, underscoring Chu's directorial prowess in delivering commercially successful and critically acclaimed projects.
Chu’s future slate remains robust, with several high-profile projects across different studios. He is attached to direct a Britney Spears biopic for Universal, a Hot Wheels movie for Warner Bros., and an animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's "Oh the Places You'll Go." Additionally, he is set to direct the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."
