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A futuristic cityscape with famous landmarks, amazon and MGM logos, a golden lion, and film reels on a glowing track.

A futuristic cityscape with famous landmarks, amazon and MGM logos, a golden lion, and film reels on a glowing track.

On May 26, 2021, technology company Amazon announced its intention to acquire MGM for $8.45 billion, a deal that was finalized on March 17, 2022. On August 15, 2022, MGM announced a new distribution agreement with Warner Bros. for international markets outside North America, which excluded two titles from Orion and the 26th James Bond film, which was retained by Universal. As part of the deal, Warner Bros. assumed home video rights in all regions. In 2023, Amazon Studios was renamed Amazon MGM Studios, with MGM serving as a banner of the company. On June 27, 2025, Amazon MGM Studios inked a multi-year theatrical international distribution deal with Sony Pictures Releasing International following the expiration of their deal with Warner Bros. in April. Amazon MGM Studios will also assume international distribution of MGM's films once the current deal with Sony Pictures expires. See more