Skydance-Paramount merger — window & output commitments
Key Questions
What window commitments are proposed in the Skydance-Paramount merger?
Skydance's David Ellison proposes 45-day theatrical windows and 30 films per year output. These are tied to the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war amid $110 billion-plus debt and regulatory challenges.
What was the PVOD timeline for Scream 7?
Scream 7, from Paramount, reached PVOD after 32 days following a 30-day theatrical run. It opened to $64 million domestically and grossed $204 million worldwide, charting on day 27.
What is Cinema United's stance on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger?
Cinema United sent letters to attorneys general associations, warning that the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger threatens theaters, jobs, ticket sales, and accelerates PVOD like Netflix. They argue it will harm Main Street America the most.
Tied to WBD bidding war; Ellison 45-day windows/30 films/year amid $110B+ debt/regulatory hurdles. Cinema United AG letters blast Par-WBD as theater killer (jobs, tickets, PVOD like Netflix). Scream 7 32-day PVOD after 30 days ($64M open, $204M WW, charting day 27); Avatar Fire & Ash $24.99 premium PVOD; Avatar AANG theatrical vs Paramount+ Oct '26. Par/WBD separation, HBO Max+ rumors, DOJ Pay-1 remedies. Track PSKY bid vs Netflix, exhibitor lobby.