Warner Music Group Signs Multi-Year First-Look Film Partnership with Paramount
WMG•Warner Music Group secured a multi-year, first-look theatrical film agreement with Paramount Pictures to develop movies based on its roster of legendary and contemporary artists. WMG and its production partner Unigram will collaborate with Paramount’s co-chairs and songwriters’ estates to produce cinematic projects aimed at expanding global audiences.
1. Deal Overview
Warner Music Group and Paramount Pictures announced a multi-year first-look agreement granting Paramount exclusive rights to develop theatrical films drawn from WMG’s catalog of iconic artists and songwriters. This deal expands WMG’s content distribution beyond music into film, leveraging its roster’s narratives for cinematic adaptation.
2. Collaboration Structure
WMG will lead development alongside production partner Unigram, headed by Amanda Ghost and Gregor Cameron, working directly with artists or their estates on creative vision. Paramount co-chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg will oversee each project’s integration into Paramount’s theatrical slate.
3. Strategic Implications
By translating its music catalog into film, WMG aims to diversify revenue streams and deepen fan engagement globally. The partnership positions WMG to tap into the growing demand for music-driven content while enhancing its brand visibility in the film industry.
