AMC CEO On David Ellison – “Fully Committed To The Promises He Made And Fully Capable Of Pulling Them Off”
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- Paramount pledged a 45‑day theatrical window and 30 movies a year if its Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes, as announced by CEO David Ellison at CinemaCon.
- AMC CEO Adam Aron confirmed private talks with Paramount and said the chain trusts Ellison's promises, citing the same 45‑day window and 30‑film commitment.
- Disney has been highlighted for consistently respecting the exclusive theatrical window, aligning with AMC's push for longer runs.
- Universal will adopt a 45‑day window starting in 2027, joining Paramount and Disney in extending theatrical exclusivity.
- Cinema United head Michael O'Leary warned that further studio consolidation, like the Paramount‑Warner deal, could threaten the industry's health.
- Warner Bros. Discovery merger is still slated to close in Q3, keeping the 30‑film slate on track for Paramount.
Why it matters: AMC and other exhibitors gain a guaranteed 30‑film slate and 45‑day windows, which will revive box‑office receipts, strengthen theater‑streaming synergy, and slow subscriber churn for platforms like Netflix.
