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Amazon MGM Stakes Out Theatrical Push With 15-Film Pledge and Longer ‘Project Hail Mary’ Run

The pledge signals a theatrical-first stance backed by in-house global distribution plans.

Overview

  • Amazon MGM, which addressed CinemaCon on Wednesday in Las Vegas, said it will put at least 15 movies a year into theaters.
  • Project Hail Mary has reached about $525 million worldwide, and its exclusive theatrical window was extended onstage by Ryan Gosling with Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
  • The studio unveiled a 2026–2027 lineup that mixes legacy franchises with originals, highlighted by Spaceballs: The New One dated April 23, 2027, The Thomas Crown Affair set for March 5, 2027, and Masters of the Universe on June 5, 2026.
  • Executives said they are building an international distribution arm to launch later this year, aiming to handle overseas releases in-house rather than rely on partners.
  • Variety reported a planned roughly $1 billion yearly spend on movies for theaters, and Courtenay Valenti said Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct the next Bond with casting still to come.