David Ellison Unveils UK Pledges on Theatrical Windows and HBO in Fight for WBD

Paramount seeks to influence UK opinion during its challenge to Netflix’s $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

Overview

David Ellison released an open letter in the UK detailing pledges contingent on Paramount winning control of Warner Bros. Discovery.
He vowed that Paramount and Warner Bros. studios would each make at least 15 films per year, totaling a minimum of 30 features.
Every film would receive a full theatrical release with a minimum 45-day global window before paid VOD, with longer runs targeted for major titles.
He promised to preserve HBO as an independent operation, maintain the home-video window before subscription streaming, and keep licensing to third-party platforms.
Ellison cast the plan as a pro-competition alternative to Netflix’s approach, as Netflix touts high confidence in clearing regulators on its $83 billion WBD agreement.