Paramount and Warner Music Team Up for Movies About Artists and Songwriters

May 7, 2026 10:00am PT Paramount and Warner Music Team Up for Movies About Artists and Songwriters

Warner Music Group's roster includes David Bowie, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Madonna and Dua Lipa

By Rebecca Rubin

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Rebecca Rubin

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Get ready for more music-centric stories on the big screen. Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group are partnering under a multi-year, first-look deal to produce theatrical films based on the recording label’s vast catalogue of artists and songwriters.

There aren’t any projects in development, though WMG’s roster includes legends like David Bowie, Cher, Phil Collins, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Joni Mitchell, and Frank Sinatra, as well as contemporary stars such as Charli xcx, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars and Cardi B.

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