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Miramax
Miramax is actively building a multi-genre slate anchored by franchise sequels, legacy IP revivals, and spec acquisitions, with a stated appetite for spooky family content and creator-friendly deal structures.
Current mandate
Miramax is currently in production on the sequel to The Beekeeper (the original grossed more than $160 million worldwide), with Jason Statham returning and Timo Tjahjanto directing. On the theatrical side, the next installment of the Scary Movie franchise is set to premiere summer 2026, distributed globally by Paramount Pictures. CEO Jonathan Glickman has optioned the rights to the 1962 song "Monster Mash" from Reservoir and Capizzi Music Co. to develop as an animated musical feature, signaling a deliberate push into spooky family entertainment. Recent releases include the Derek Cianfrance-directed Roofman starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and Peter Dinklage, and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which grossed $130 million internationally.
Over the past twelve months, Miramax has demonstrated a consistent pattern of acquiring spec material alongside franchise and IP development. The company nabbed the hot spec Supermax by David Weil and David J. Rosen (with The Picture Company producing) and acquired London Ghost Tour. On the television side, Miramax acquired Glickman's Panoramic's position in Zero Day (starring Robert De Niro) and the Jenna Ortega-led Wednesday, while The Gentleman at Netflix, which Miramax produces, wrapped production on season two after receiving Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Additional upcoming projects include Colman Domingo's directorial debut Scandalous! and a remake of The Faculty.
Miramax does not maintain a public submissions portal. The company's deal flow is primarily driven through established agency relationships and producer attachments. The Picture Company's co-producing credit on Supermax illustrates the typical access pathway: material arriving with a producing partner already attached. Writers and rights holders seeking consideration are best served by approaching through WME, CAA, UTA, or a recognized production company with an existing Miramax relationship.
Signature peaks
- $130M Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy — International gross, fourth franchise installment
- In production The Beekeeper sequel — Jason Statham; directed by Timo Tjahjanto
- Summer 2026 Scary Movie (next installment) — Global distribution via Paramount Pictures
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- comedy, parody, horror-comedy
- Territory focus
- domestic
- Budget tier (observed)
- not specified
- Access pattern
- Agency-packaged submissions and producer attachments are the documented access pathway. Direct or unsolicited outreach is not supported by available evidence.
- Deal structure
- Miramax operates across spec acquisitions, IP options (including music rights), franchise sequels, and television co-productions. Deal terms are not publicly disclosed. Creator-friendly structures and equity participation in franchise partnerships are reported as priorities, consistent with the broader industry shift toward original-creator involvement in IP revivals.
Recent acquisitions
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Acquired
Acquired hot spec screenplay Supermax by David Weil & David J. Rosen.
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London Ghost Tour
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Miramax
Miramax acquired the spec script ‘Supermax’ by David Weil & David J. Rosen.
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Supermax
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Supermax (spec)
Miramax Nabs Hot Spec ‘Supermax’ By David Weil & David J. Rosen; The Picture Company Producing
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Supermax (spec by David Weil & David J. Rosen)
Miramax Nabs Hot Spec ‘Supermax’ By David Weil & David J. Rosen; The Picture Company Producing
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Supermax (spec script)
Miramax Nabs Hot Spec ‘Supermax’ By David Weil & David J. Rosen; The Picture Company Producing
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Supermax (spec script by David Weil & David J. Rosen)
Miramax Nabs Hot Spec ‘Supermax’ By David Weil & David J. Rosen; The Picture Company Producing
Market context
"No more than now is there a need for more spooky family movies at the box office."
Aligns with industry trend of reviving legacy IP with original creators; reflects broader shift toward creator-friendly deal structures and equity in franchise partnerships
Common questions about Miramax
Does Miramax accept unsolicited scripts?
There is no indication Miramax operates an open submissions portal or accepts unsolicited material directly. Recent acquisitions, including the spec Supermax by David Weil and David J. Rosen, arrived with a producing partner (The Picture Company) already attached. The practical standard is that material should come packaged through a recognized production company or submitted via a major talent agency such as WME, CAA, or UTA.
What budget range does Miramax target for acquisitions?
Miramax has not publicly disclosed budget parameters for acquisitions. The company's active slate spans a wide range, from the commercially scaled Beekeeper sequel and Scary Movie franchise entry to the animated Monster Mash feature and spec acquisitions like Supermax and London Ghost Tour. No specific acquisition price or production budget floor has been confirmed in recent coverage.
Does Miramax acquire films at festivals?
Festival acquisition activity has not been specifically reported in recent Miramax coverage. The company's current deal flow appears oriented toward spec script purchases, franchise sequels, legacy IP options, and television co-productions rather than festival pickups. Writers and producers should not assume festival presence is a primary acquisition channel for Miramax at this time.
How do I reach Miramax as a writer or rights holder?
The most documented pathway is arriving with a producing partner already attached, as seen with the Supermax acquisition, which came packaged with The Picture Company producing. Rights holders, such as the Pickett and Capizzi families in the Monster Mash deal, engaged through their own representatives and a music rights partner (Reservoir Media). Agency representation at a major firm is the standard entry point for writers without an existing relationship.
What genres is Miramax prioritizing right now?
Current signals point to spooky family animation (Monster Mash), franchise comedy (Scary Movie), action sequels (The Beekeeper sequel), and spec thrillers (Supermax). CEO Jonathan Glickman has explicitly cited demand for spooky family movies at the box office. On the television side, the company is active in prestige drama and genre series, as evidenced by The Gentleman, Zero Day, and Wednesday.
Is Miramax currently active as a buyer?
Yes. According to tracked activity data, Miramax logged 182 total records over the past twelve months, with a deal velocity of 2 in the most recent 30-day window. The company has recently acquired the spec Supermax and London Ghost Tour, optioned Monster Mash for animated development, and is in active production on multiple projects. The latest tracked signal is dated May 2026, confirming ongoing market activity.
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