Amazon MGM Studios announced at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas plans to release 14 films in theaters in 2026, aiming for 15 annual releases by 2027. This move underscores Amazon's expanded efforts in the movie business, with the company also running Prime Video. The presentation featured Hollywood stars including Ryan Gosling, Chris Hemsworth, and Halle Berry. Mike Hopkins, head of Amazon MGM Studios, emphasized the company's commitment to theatrical releases, stating, 'When Amazon commits to something, we tend to do it big.' Fathom Entertainment, at the same event, unveiled its 2025 Big Screen Classics lineup, which includes re-releases of 'Clueless,' 'Rocky IV,' and 'The Sound of Music.' These screenings will feature introductions by film critic Leonard Maltin. Bob Bagby, chairman of Cinema United and CEO of B&B Theaters, expressed optimism about Amazon's acquisition of MGM and its impact on the theatrical landscape. Kevin Wilson, distribution chief at Amazon MGM, and Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment, were key figures in these announcements.
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