Paramount Targets 15 Movies Annually by 2026 After 2025 Slate Underperforms

As of 2025-11-10T22:14:47+00:00, Paramount Pictures has announced plans to significantly increase its theatrical release slate over the next few years. The studio currently has 9 movies dated for release in 2026, but they are now aiming to expand that to at least 15 titles annually starting in 2026.

This strategic shift comes after Paramount's 2025 film slate underperformed, with most titles expected to miss their lifetime profit targets. The studio sees this as an opportunity to recalibrate and make the necessary improvements to their future slate. Paramount's new leadership, including Co-Chair Josh Greenstein and Boss David Ellison, have emphasized the goal of reaching 15 theatrical releases per year promptly, with a long-term aim of 20 movies annually.

To help drive this expansion, Paramount has been actively inking deals with top-tier talent within the first 100 days of the new executive team taking over. This includes agreements with the Duffer Brothers, director James Mangold, and the Weapons producing team of J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. The studio has also announced a deal with Activision to produce a big-screen adaptation of the hit video game Call of Duty, with Peter Berg directing and Taylor Sheridan writing.

While Paramount acknowledges this rebuilding process will take time, they remain confident that their strategy will position the studio to deliver quality films that resonate with audiences worldwide and drive sustainable growth.