Paramount, Universal Team on 'Meet The Parents 4' at CineEurope 2025 as Streaming Films Hit 50% Actors of Color Leads

At the 2025 CineEurope event, Paramount announced it will co-produce 'Meet The Parents 4' with Universal and handle its international distribution. Paramount also highlighted the return of comedies with new footage from 'Naked Gun' and an extended look at 'Running Man.' Warner Bros showcased upcoming titles including 'Superman,' 'Wuthering Heights,' and a new film by Paul Thomas Anderson. Universal declared it has the "biggest, most diverse slate of any studio." A new Hollywood study revealed that streaming films outpace theatrical releases in diversity, with actors of color comprising 50% of leads in the top 100 streaming films in 2024, nearly doubling their representation in theatrical releases. The family film genre, particularly animated films, continues to dominate Hollywood, appealing to both children and adults. However, women directors remain underrepresented in big-budget streaming films. Additionally, Barco announced an HDR release slate featuring blockbusters such as 'Superman' and 'F1.'