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Veteran Distributor Chris Aronson Departs Paramount After Successful Tenure
7 Oct
Summary
- Chris Aronson, Paramount's president of domestic distribution, is leaving the studio
- Aronson oversaw the release of major hits like Top Gun: Maverick and the Sonic the Hedgehog series
- His departure comes amid a broader executive shakeup at Paramount under new leadership
In a significant development in the entertainment industry, veteran movie distribution executive Chris Aronson is departing Paramount Pictures. Aronson, who has served as president of domestic distribution at Paramount since 2019, is stepping down from his role effective December 1st.
During his tenure, Aronson has overseen the rollout of a series of major box office hits for the studio, including the record-breaking Top Gun: Maverick, the highest-grossing film in Paramount's history, as well as the successful Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, which has grossed over $1.2 billion to date. Aronson's departure comes as Paramount-Skydance chief David Ellison continues to overhaul the studio's executive suite following his acquisition of the company.
Aronson's exit is the latest in a series of notable departures at Paramount, which has seen the exits of several high-profile executives, including Marc Weinstock, president of worldwide marketing and distribution, and Paramount Motion Picture group chief Michael Ireland. The changes underscore the ongoing transformation at the studio as it navigates the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry.
