Legendary is in early talks with Skydance-owned Paramount for a new multi-picture global theatrical distribution deal.
The production company’s previous distribution deal with Sony ended last year, as TheWrap previously reported. Legendary and Sony first signed a multiyear worldwide film distribution partnership back in 2022 under which Sony Pictures marketed and distributed Legendary’s theatrical film titles, but the deal excluded existing projects, leaving Legendary’s biggest franchises like “Dune” and “Godzilla vs. Kong” to continue to be released by Warner Bros.
Prior to Sony, Legendary had a distribution deal with Warner Bros., but the company was considering legal options against previous regime WarnerMedia back in 2020 over the studio’s seismic decision to send its movies to HBO Max, including the Legendary-backed “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Dune,” at the same time they premiered in theaters.
Deadline first reported the news.
Paramount did not respond for request for comment.
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