Warner Bros. Executives Unveil 2027 Film Slate at CinemaCon Amid Pending Paramount Merger
Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and co-CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group, presented at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 14, 2026. They outlined film release increases from six in 2022 to 11 in 2025 and 18 planned for 2027. The presentation did not address the pending sale to Paramount.
deadline.com# Warner Bros. Executives Present at CinemaCon Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and co-CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group, took the stage at CinemaCon on April 14, 2026, in Las Vegas. During the presentation, they thanked theater owners for support of their entire slate.
They did not mention the pending Paramount deal. Warner Bros. parent company has a deal to sell itself to Paramount. The merger requires approval by Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders and regulatory approvals overseas.
-Paramount merger this week.
Film Release Data Shared Warner Bros.
released six films in 2022 when Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy arrived. The studio released 11 films in 2025, including Sinners, One Battle After Another, and Weapons. Warner Bros. is looking at 18 film releases in 2027.
Michael De Luca stated 'We have no intention of slowing down production' during the CinemaCon presentation on April 14, 2026. Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy presented this data during their remarks.
Statements on Production and Merger David Ellison, Par CEO, stated he expects the Warner Bros.
-Paramount merger to close in the third quarter. David Ellison stated the combined Warner Bros. and Paramount will produce 30 movies a year. com reported on the CinemaCon presentation and related merger details.
Opposition and Approvals The open letter from over 1,000 creatives opposes the merger.
The deal's closure depends on shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Story Timeline
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Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy presented at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, thanking theater owners and stating no intention to slow production.
1 sourceunattributed - This week (April 2026)
Over 1,000 creatives signed an open letter opposing the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger.
1 sourceunattributed - 2025
Warner Bros. released 11 films, including Sinners, One Battle After Another, and Weapons.
1 sourceMichael De Luca and Pam Abdy - 2022
Warner Bros. released six films when Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy arrived.
1 sourceMichael De Luca and Pam Abdy - Third quarter 2026 (expected)
David Ellison stated the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger is expected to close.
1 sourceDavid Ellison
Potential Impact
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Combined entity producing 30 movies annually may alter industry competition.
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Theater owner support for slate could sustain box office performance amid uncertainty.
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Increased film output could expand Warner Bros. market presence if merger closes.
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Creative opposition may influence shareholder votes on the merger.
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Regulatory delays overseas could push merger beyond third quarter.
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