Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Amazon MGM Announces $1 Billion Movie Slate for 2026
Amazon MGM Studios is planning to spend a lot of money on new movies.
In 2026, they will release 20 movies, and they will spend a billion dollars to make them.
Half of these movies will be shown in theaters.
They will also spend another billion dollars to advertise the movies to make people want to see them.
Some of the big movies they are working on include a sci-fi movie called "Project Hail Mary" and a heist drama called "Crime 101."
They also have popular TV shows like "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
Amazon MGM Studios will release a $1 billion movie slate in 2026.
The 2026 slate includes 20 movies, with 10 planned for theatrical release.
The studio is investing $1 billion in promotion and advertising for the 2026 slate.
Upcoming movies include "Project Hail Mary" with Ryan Gosling, and "Crime 101."
Amazon MGM also highlighted TV series, including the new season of "The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power."
- Who
- George Wilkinson, International TV Distribution Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution
- What
- Amazon MGM Studios announced a $1 billion movie slate for 2026.
- When
- The announcement was made at the NEM market and conference.
- Where
- Dubrovnik
- Why
- To showcase the studio's investment in theatrical releases and content distribution.
- 2026 Slate Budget
- $1 Billion
- Total Movies in 2026
- 20
- Theatrical Releases (2026)
- 10
- P&A Spend (2026)
- $1 Billion
- "Lord of the Rings" cost per episode
- $60M