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Paramount Pictures

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Also known as Paramount

8 stories · latest Oct 9, 2026 · TV & Film

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures is a major film studio and distributor responsible for producing and releasing theatrical feature films and legacy follow-ups.

The studio's upcoming slate features high-profile star collaborations and adaptations. Projects include the survival thriller The Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, a live-action Street Fighter movie featuring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, and a film adaptation of Rebecca Serle's novel One Italian Summer starring Brie Larson. Paramount is also backing a delayed live-action comedy collaboration between South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and rap icon Kendrick Lamar's pgLang.

Paramount is also focusing on high-octane sequels and classic revivals. The studio confirmed a Days of Thunder NASCAR sequel reuniting Tom Cruise with newly cast co-star Anne Hathaway. Additionally, Paramount has put a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days into active development, with original star Kate Hudson returning to produce.

  • Coverage highlights Paramount Pictures' strategy of securing major A-list talent for legacy sequels, video game adaptations, and popular book transfers.
  • The studio heavily emphasizes high-profile star pairings and classic film brand revivals across diverse genres.
  • Additionally, reports show Paramount partnering with prominent creative figures across hip-hop, comedy, and festival-bound filmmaking.

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  1. Brad Pitt Heading to San Sebastián to Premiere 'The Heart of the Beast'

    Aug 24, 2026

    Paramount Pictures slated Brad Pitt's survival thriller The Heart of the Beast for the San Sebastián Film Festival.

    Brad Pitt Heading to San Sebastián to Premiere 'The Heart of the Beast'
  2. Frost Yourself! 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' Sequel Is Officially in Development

    Aug 24, 2026

    Paramount Pictures put a sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days into active development with Kate Hudson producing.

    Frost Yourself! 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' Sequel Is Officially in Development
  3. Speed Demons! Anne Hathaway Teams Up With Tom Cruise for 'Days of Thunder' Sequel

    Aug 29, 2026

    Anne Hathaway signed on to co-star alongside Tom Cruise in Paramount's Days of Thunder sequel.

    Speed Demons! Anne Hathaway Teams Up With Tom Cruise for 'Days of Thunder' Sequel
  4. 50 Cent Beats Up Noah Centineo as Balrog in Wild 'Street Fighter' Trailer

    Sep 1, 2026

    Paramount Pictures unveiled a teaser trailer for its live-action Street Fighter feature film.

    50 Cent Beats Up Noah Centineo as Balrog in Wild 'Street Fighter' Trailer
  5. Trey Parker and Matt Stone Apologize for Delaying Their Secret Movie With Kendrick Lamar

    Sep 10, 2026

    Trey Parker and Matt Stone apologized to studio distributor Paramount Pictures for delays on their secret Kendrick Lamar comedy.

    Trey Parker and Matt Stone Apologize for Delaying Their Secret Movie With Kendrick Lamar
  6. Brie Larson Packing Her Bags For Paramount's 'One Italian Summer' Movie

    Sep 14, 2026

    Paramount Pictures announced Brie Larson to star in and produce One Italian Summer.

    Brie Larson Packing Her Bags For Paramount's 'One Italian Summer' Movie

Paramount Pictures: your questions

What upcoming movies is Paramount Pictures releasing?

Paramount Pictures' slate includes One Italian Summer starring Brie Larson, a live-action Street Fighter film, a Days of Thunder sequel starring Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway, and The Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt.

Is Paramount Pictures making a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel?

Yes, a sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is officially in active development at Paramount Pictures, with Kate Hudson attached to produce.

What is Paramount's involvement in Trey Parker and Matt Stone's Kendrick Lamar project?

Paramount Pictures serves as the studio distributor for the secret live-action comedy project being created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Kendrick Lamar's pgLang.

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