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Legendary Entertainment and Sony Pictures Ending Distribution Deal

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Pamela McClintock
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Legendary Entertainment and Sony Pictures call it quits on their distribution deal, opening up new possibilities for the entertainment powerhouse.
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  • Legendary's marquee franchises, including 'Dune' and 'Godzilla,' will remain with Warner Bros., as the company seeks to distance itself from the controversial 'Project Popcorn' policy that sent films to streaming.
  • Despite the Sony deal ending, Legendary is still committed to releasing the Ryan Reynolds-led animated comedy 'Animal Friends' through the studio in 2025, signaling a willingness to be flexible with distribution partners.
call sheet
Ryan Reynolds, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn, Bert Kreischer, Legendary Entertainment, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Discovery, Maximum Effort, Prime Focus Studios, Dune, Godzilla, Animal Friends, The Book of Clarence, The Machine
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