The head of Sony Pictures emphasizes that the enduring popularity of the Spider-Man franchise stems from the character's deeply relatable nature and human struggles.

Patricia Clarkson has joined the cast of Sony Pictures' upcoming film The Comebacker, adapting a Dave Eggers short story about baseball and directed by Marielle Heller.

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has revealed its latest content slate for streaming and television, featuring prominent Indian personalities like Rohit Sharma, Ajay Devgn, Madhuri Dixit Nene, and A.R. Rahman. The company expressed encouragement regarding the early results of its new streaming and TV strategy.

Sony Pictures Television has selected 10 fellows for its Elevate Actors Fellowship Class of 2026 from over 5,400 applicants, including Alita LaShae and Anish Chandak.

Sony Pictures has secured a deal with Jill Blankenship to write 'Castle,' a new medieval action film based on an original concept from Chris Bremner’s Unknown Quantity, with plot details currently under wraps.

Sony Pictures Entertainment saw a 13% drop in sales for the June quarter, partially offset by growth in Crunchyroll, while Sony's music segment experienced a 21% revenue increase and the PlayStation games unit reported flat sales.

Twenty years ago, the documentary 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' investigated why GM discontinued the beloved EV1, long before the Tesla revolution, as Sony Pictures Classics released the film.

Sony Pictures International Productions' Spanish division is venturing into short-form fiction with 'Los Hilos del Miedo,' an eight-part psychological suspense series, each approximately five minutes long, slated for release on Prime Video in Spain.

Sony Pictures is reportedly close to acquiring Ridley Scott's 'Treasure Island' project, which is set to star Hugh Jackman. The film package is moving forward with Sony as its potential distributor.

Sony Pictures is reportedly looking into reviving the iconic Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood theaters. This initiative aims to bring these beloved cinematic venues back to life.

Jeff Frost's Bristol Circle has secured a scripted development first-look deal with Canada's Bell Media, enabling the former Sony Pictures Television Studios president to create original content for CTV, Crave, and global export.

The Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, is integrating Google Gemini as an interactive AI knowledge companion for its new season, a collaboration between Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India.

Joely Richardson has been cast as a series regular alongside Stellan Skarsgård in an untitled Apple TV+ thriller drama series from Alex Cary and Sony Pictures Television.

Sony Pictures Television and IMG Licensing have announced a multi-year collaboration to develop a global licensing program for the entire 'Breaking Bad' franchise, including consumer products, brand partnerships, and immersive experiences.

Randi Chugerman, formerly SVP of Talent and Casting at Sony Pictures Television, has been named Head of Series Casting at Amazon MGM Studios, succeeding Donna Rosenstein.

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has landed Music Theories, a new comedy series from Michael Vlamis and Kyle Anderson, who are set to write and executive produce, with American Vandal‘s Dan Lagana aboard as executive…

Joanna Klein, a veteran TV executive, has joined Nina Tassler's Sony Pictures Television-based Kismet Creative Group as Senior Vice President, expanding the company's leadership.

Leah McKendrick has secured a major project with Sony Pictures, set to direct a biopic on global country-pop star Shania Twain, following her work on the Netflix rom-com 'Voicemails for Isabelle'.

Discussions are underway regarding potential Spider-Man spin-off projects that Sony Pictures could develop, building on the success and narrative possibilities introduced by characters like Spider-Noir.

The latest film from Sony Pictures Animation, "GOAT," has achieved success on Netflix's streaming charts, further solidifying the studio's animation prowess.

The film 'Don’t Forget to Dance' was honored with the Best Film award at the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards ceremony held at Sony Pictures Studios.

Dan Aykroyd, writer and star of the original Ghostbusters, has officially joined Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s animated series as an Executive Producer, as revealed in Netflix's Annecy lineup.

Ben Leonberg, known for 'Good Boy', has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to direct 'Ankle Snatcher'. The film is an adaptation of a short story by horror author Grady Hendrix.

Sony Pictures has finalized a deal to produce "The Comebacker," a baseball film that will reunite Tom Hanks with director Marielle Heller, with filming scheduled for October in New York.

Tom McCarthy’s untitled Sony Pictures Classics drama has wrapped filming, with new cast members including Noah Robbins, Zach Woods, Nina Arianda, and Dylan Baker.

Sony Pictures has unveiled two new posters and shown fresh footage for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', during CinemaCon 2026.

Hollywood's major studios will gather in Las Vegas for CinemaCon 2026 to preview upcoming films, panels, announcements, and trailers for the next year in theaters.

Sony Pictures Animation has released 'GOAT,' a new basketball film described as a refreshing sports movie aimed at children.

Fox’s ad-supported streamer Tubi has significantly boosted its Canadian on-demand library by acquiring more than 600 movies and TV shows from major content providers including Disney, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Spain's Movistar Plus+ has secured a deal with Sony Pictures Television to acquire six new titles, including the buzzy drama 'Lord of the Flies' and the psychological thriller 'The Miniature Wife'.

Pop Mart's popular character Labubu is set to make its big-screen debut through a collaboration with Sony Pictures.

Hinar sívinsælu Labubu-dúkkur munu brátt prýða hvíta tjaldið í nýrri kvikmynd er kemur fram í tilkynningu leikfangafyrirtækisins Pop Mart og kvikmyndaframleiðandans Sony Pictures. Myndin verður bæði…

Labubu will be making its way to Hollywood. Pop Mart Pop Mart and Sony Pictures are bringing Labubu to the big screens. Fans can look forward to a "live‑action and CGI hybrid" Labubu movie, produced…

The road for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters has been nothing short of golden. On Sunday, writer-directors Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and producer Michelle L.M.

In Sony Pictures Animation’s “GOAT,” the roar of the crowd filling the theater speakers carries a significance most audiences won’t know.

The unscripted division will now report to SPT Studios head Katherine Pope.

Sony Pictures Classics has hired John Z. Shahinian as vice president of sales. He boasts an over 40-year career in sales, leadership and executive positions across the exhibition and domestic…

EXCLUSIVE: Will Gluck’s Olive Bridge and Sony Pictures are developing a feature film adaptation of Lynn Painter’s New York Times’ best-selling book, Fake Staking.

“The way I became a producer was pretty f*cked, then I got lucky, then it was all pretty hard anyway,” said former Sony Pictures Entertainment co-Chair turned tentpole producer Amy Pascal during her…

Paris-based digital distribution company Logicomix, which is specialised in creating and managing YouTube channels, has struck a deal with Sony Pictures France (SPF) covering a wide variety of…

Michael Lynton, former CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, says the nightmarish 2014 hack of the studio’s computer systems can be traced directly to his childhood yearning to “fit in with the cool kids.” In the new book, From Mistakes to Meaning: Owning Your Past So It Doesn’t Own You, published Tuesday by Avid Reader Press/Simon […]

Mychal Threets will return as the host, with 'Sesame Street' and Ms. Rachel veteran Kristen McGregor joining as showrunner.

Michael Lynton, the former CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, expressed regret over approving Seth Rogen's film 'The Interview,' recalling that former President Obama questioned the decision after the Sony hack.

Sony Pictures Television has released the first look images for 'S.W.A.T. Exiles,' a 10-episode spinoff of 'S.W.A.T.' starring Shemar Moore.

The head of Sony Pictures attributes the enduring success of the Spider-Man franchise to the character's deep relatability, highlighting ongoing studio strategies for the iconic superhero series.

Sony beat out competitors including Amazon to acquire the film rights to the Little Red Riding Hood retelling, with August adapting the script and Alfonso Cuarón producing.

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the October launch of Sony Vizha, a new Tamil-language general entertainment channel. The channel's name and identity were revealed on Indian Independence Day.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman has described the latest Spider-Man film, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' as a deeper and more emotional installment, potentially becoming one of the studio's most profitable.

Maude Apatow's directorial debut film, 'Poetic License,' has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics following a previous distribution issue.

Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman explained the decision for Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film to be released on Netflix, despite the director's long-standing relationship with Sony.

The film adaptation of Ramayana was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, announcing a significant $40 million campaign and an international distribution partnership with Sony Pictures to bring the epic story to global audiences.

The digital trailer launch for the 'Ramayana' film, starring Ranbir and Yash, has been postponed after its global debut at San Diego Comic-Con. Sony Pictures Entertainment has now become the film's global distributor.

Sony Pictures, Annapurna, and Plan B are collaborating to produce a feature film adaptation of Alex Michaelides' best-selling novel, "The Silent Patient."

Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to Will Simmons' short story 'Renegades,' with Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley attached to direct the action-thriller feature adaptation.

Keith Carradine is set to join Brie Larson in the Sony Pictures thriller 'Skeletons,' directed by JT Mollner, alongside other cast members including Kyle Gallner and John Goodman.

Sony Pictures Classics has secured North American, Southeast Asian, and worldwide airline distribution rights for 'Bunker,' a drama-thriller written and directed by Oscar winner Florian Zeller, starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz.

Executives from Deloitte, AWS, and Sony Pictures Entertainment shared insights at Cannes Lions on the importance of embracing new technologies like AI and tackling challenging problems in media, sports, and entertainment.

Tracy Letts, Lola Kirke, and 12 other actors have been announced to round out the recurring cast of Netflix and Sony Pictures Television’s upcoming series, 'The God Of The Woods'.

Samsung's Galaxy phones are set to have a starring role in Sony Pictures Entertainment's latest "Spider-Man" franchise entry, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." The devices are used by character Ned Leeds to track.

Sony Pictures Television has promoted Devon Hammonds to Head of Nonfiction, following the exits of Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman. Hammonds will now oversee the company's nonfiction content division.

A biopic about country-pop icon Shania Twain is reportedly in the works at Sony Pictures, with the five-time Grammy winner co-producing the film about her life story.

We Are Parable has selected 30 UK-based Black filmmakers for its 2026 Momentum talent development program, which is backed by Channel 4 and Sony Pictures Television and received over 700 applications this year.

Kyle Gallner has joined Academy Award winner Brie Larson in Sony Pictures’ upcoming creature horror film "Skeletons," which will be directed by JT Mollner and produced by J.J. Abrams.

Sony Pictures Television has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in 32 Flavors, the production company founded by Alex Baskin. 32 Flavors is known for producing popular reality television series such as 'The Valley' and 'Vanderpump Rules'.

Stacy Weitz is stepping down from her role as SVP Corporate Communications at Sony Pictures Entertainment after a decade with the studio's television division.

Wayne Garvie, President of Sony Pictures Television, has made an impassioned plea for the BBC and Channel 4 to form an alliance. He believes such a merger is necessary to reshape the UK's television industry and prevent them from becoming "has-beens."

Sony Pictures has finalized a deal for the production of 'The Comebacker,' a film that reunites actor Tom Hanks with director Marielle Heller.

On the stage of CinemaCon 2026, the annual film industry trade show in Las Vegas, Tom Rothman attacked some cinema operators who show up to 30 minutes of commercials...

Sony Pictures offers sneak peek of its two Spider-Man films at CinemaCon  The Straits Times

Sam Hargrave, known for directing 'Extraction,' has been tapped to helm Sony Pictures' upcoming action thriller 'It Had To Be You,' which is based on Eliza Jane Brazier's novel and produced by Platinum Dunes.

PlayStation Plus subscribers can redeem free movie credit on Sony Pictures Core by playing Resident Evil Village for at least 30 minutes, available for a limited time.

Sony Pictures Classics, known for Oscar-winning films, will replace Row K Entertainment in the film showcase presentation at CinemaCon, marking their participation in the exhibition industry conference.

Sony Pictures’ Affirm Films and Mucho Mas Media have set a Feb. 26, 2027 theatrical release date for the drama 'Live Like That', starring Esai Morales and Roselyn Sanchez.

Good Walk Entertainment, the production company founded by former Comedy Central executives Kent Alterman and Sarah Babineau, has inked a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television to develop and produce new content.

Collectible toy manufacturer Pop Mart has announced a partnership with Sony Pictures to adapt its popular Labubu doll into a film, aiming to maintain sales momentum for the intellectual property.

The dolls are coming to a theater near you. Over a year after Kasing Lung’s fuzzy line of Labubus went viral on social media, Pop Mart—the company who sells the popular toy—and Sony Pictures...

Pop Mart and Sony Pictures say the film will combine live action and computer-generated animation.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman is quite happy heading into the Oscars with the studio’s animated production, KPop Demon Hunters, a top contender in the…

Sony Pictures Classics will open their Sundance pick-up Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass on July 10. The movie was one of several that the arthouse distributor picked up out of Park City.

EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Landon (Drop) is set to write and direct Final Boarding, a new supernatural horror film for Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems, based on the short story by Clarence Hammond.

“Stranger Things” executive producer Curtis Gwinn has found his rightside up. The scribe has sealed a multi-year overall deal with Sony Pictures Television, where he will .

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) returned to the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Sunday to celebrate recipients of their special achievement honors: Nikkole Denson-Randolph, Lorrie…

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Classics has taken their fourth Sundance feature this year with the David Wain directed comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.

EXCLUSIVE: AMC+ has landed U.S. rights to BBC crime drama This City is Ours. The deal is one of a number distributor Sony Pictures Television has struck ahead of its London TV Screenings showcase…

Sony Pictures Classics has secured global distribution rights for John Turturro's crime thriller 'The Only Living Pickpocket In New York,' which premiered at Sundance and Berlin.

Sony Pictures Animation is gaining prominence in the animation genre, challenging established studios like Disney, Pixar, Studio Ghibli, and DreamWorks.

Sony Pictures has released a fresh preview for the biographical sequel focusing on Mark Zuckerberg, highlighting controversial changes to Facebook's platform.

Development continues on Prime Video's 'God of War' video game adaptation, which was first eyed for a TV series in March 2022, despite some production challenges.

Sony Pictures has pre-emptively acquired 'The Ballad Of The Ember Knight,' a 14th-century-set spec script by first-time screenwriters, in a deal reportedly nearing seven figures, indicating Hollywood's growing interest in literate period fare.

Sam Neill is reportedly set to make a posthumous appearance in Sony Pictures' 'Legend of Zelda' film, with Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski also confirmed to star.

Sony Pictures has announced a release date for a new film intended to replace 'Off Campus,' capitalizing on the growing popularity of the hockey romance subgenre in Hollywood.

Sony Pictures Entertainment plans to restore and reopen the historic Cinerama Dome in early 2028, coinciding with a resurgence in movie theatre attendance.

Jamie Stevens is stepping down as EVP of Worldwide Consumer Products at Sony Pictures on September 4th, after leading the studio's global consumer products organization for a decade.

The big-budget Indian mythological epic 'Ramayana,' directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has secured an international distribution deal with Sony Pictures, covering all territories outside India.

Sony Pictures is reportedly in early discussions to lease and operate Hollywood's iconic Cinerama Dome theater, with the possibility of its recently acquired Alamo Drafthouse chain managing the venue.

Charlotte Moore has made changes to Left Bank's senior leadership, bringing in ex-Sony Pictures Entertainment VP Finance Caroline Tucker as the new Chief Financial Officer after COO Grace Wilson's exit.

Production for the Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures' 'God of War' show has been paused after actor Ryan Hurst, who plays Kratos, reportedly tore his bicep while filming a stunt.

A preview of new specialty films opening in theaters includes Sony Pictures Classics' comedy 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' and 'Barrio Triste' by longtime Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz, alongside various documentaries.

Brie Larson and John Goodman are set to reunite for a new horror thriller titled 'Skeletons' from Sony Pictures. This project marks a reunion for the actors who previously worked together on 'Kong: Skull Island'.

Willa Fitzgerald, Ione Skye, and Daithí Ó Haragáin have been cast alongside Brie Larson in Sony Pictures' upcoming horror thriller 'Skeletons,' directed by JT Mollner.

Sony Pictures has announced a $100 million investment in Cosm, a startup specializing in giant screen technology. This move signals Sony's interest in immersive entertainment experiences.

Grace Gummer has joined Dakota Fanning in Apple TV's new untitled thriller series from Alex Cary and Sony Pictures Television, where Fanning will star as an undercover Treasury agent.

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have released a new official synopsis for the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' movie, providing more information about the film's villain.

Sony Pictures is reportedly preparing to release a "missing" Spider-Man movie in seven weeks, a film that fans have been anticipating for decades.

Reclaim The Frame has partnered with Sony Pictures Television to introduce 'Back in the Frame,' a new six-month talent development program for women film directors and producers returning to work after a career break.

Sony Pictures has acquired a competitive feature pitch titled 'Holiday Inn' from writers Ben Zazove and Evan Turner, described as a four-quadrant family movie with plot details kept under wraps.

Japan's Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) is expanding its operations in the United States and has appointed Elwin de Groot as its new senior unscripted development executive. De Groot previously worked with MTV Entertainment Studios and Sony Pictures TV.

Cheryl Lynch is leaving Sony Pictures Television this summer as the international production group moves its business affairs operations from Los Angeles to London.

Dawn Steinberg is departing from her role as Head of Worldwide Talent and Casting for Sony Pictures Television after 23 years, with plans to assist in the transition.

A crossover film based on the 'Django/Zorro' comic book, co-written by Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner, is reportedly being developed by Sony Pictures.

Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's memoir, 'An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,' with David Hemingson set to write the script.

Sony Pictures unveiled the official trailer for 'Insidious: Out of the Further' at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, featuring a new cast for the sixth chapter of the horror franchise.

Tom Holland describes the upcoming 'Spider-Man' movie as the most mature yet, as new footage from Sony Pictures reveals Peter Parker dealing with the consequences of his identity being forgotten. The film's trailer has set new records.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has begun laying off hundreds of employees across its divisions as part of a strategic restructuring effort, not solely for cost-cutting.

Sony Pictures is reportedly planning a biopic about legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite, with screenwriter David Rothley tapped to adapt Douglas Brinkley’s 2012 biography.

Sony Pictures plans to wind down operations at its L.A.-based VFX firm Pixomondo, known for its work on 'House Of The Dragon,' as major studios look to cut VFX-heavy budget costs and AI tools advance, with some functions to be integrated into other areas of Sony production.

Steve Mosko, former global television chief of Sony Pictures Entertainment and CEO of Village Roadshow Entertainment, has joined the board of Radial Entertainment, an expanding distribution company.

Pop Mart’s Labubu headed to big screen in collaboration with Sony Pictures  The Star

The cult plush toy Labubu is officially getting its own feature film. Sony Pictures and Pop Mart have hired "Wonka" director Paul King for the project.

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures and Macro Film Studios have closed a multiyear exclusive first-look, co-financing and distribution agreement. Under the deal, Sony Pictures will have an exclusive first look at feature film projects developed and produced by Macro. The companies will also co-finance select feature films, with Sony set to release one Macro Film Studios-produced and […]

Sony Pictures' 3000 Pictures is behind 'Single Female,' the new take on the 1992 thriller that starred Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

EXCLUSIVE: Sony is undergoing some major changes to its unscripted business. Eli Holzman, President of Sony Pictures Television, Nonfiction and Co-President Aaron Saidman, who founded The…

Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment today said they have partnered to develop The Popinjay Cavalier, a new stage play by Quentin Tarantino.  The two companies have described…

EXCLUSIVE: Brady & The Blues producer Whisper has exited its Sony Pictures Television (SPT) stake after five years and returned to private ownership.

The former Sony Pictures CEO is out with a new book, which has him talking about his disastrous decision to green-light Rogen's ‘The Interview’ and the infamous cyberattack that followed.

Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage. The studio’s trademarks include international cinema that interrogates state power (“Persepolis,” “I’m Still Here”); character-driven dramas centered on identity (“All […]

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Ralph Barbosa is set to exec produce and star in Swap Meet, a half-hour animated comedy series in development at Hulu from writer-EP Isaac Gonzalez. Hailing from Sony Pictures Tele

Today's 'Daily Variety' podcast episode features Rebecca Rubin explaining why Sony Pictures' 'G.O.A.T' topped the box office and how Elvis in Imax continues to draw audiences, while TV critic Aramide Tinubu discusses overlooked Black TV gems.

Sony Pictures Animation is reportedly working on a new animated 'Venom' movie, with directors from 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' attached.

Sony Pictures Animation has announced its next original feature film, 'Buds,' is set to open on December 22, 2027, following a strong opening for their recent movie 'Goat'.