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Miramax

Miramax is a mid-major studio and distributor reviving dormant franchise IP and expanding its television footprint, with a current slate anchored by genre, horror-comedy, and family-spooky projects.

Current mandate

Miramax is operating from a position of renewed commercial momentum, anchored by a deliberate strategy of reviving dormant franchise IP and building a slate that spans genre thrillers, horror-comedy, animated family fare, and prestige drama. The studio's 'Scary Movie' revival crossed $228M globally, distributed by Paramount Pictures, and stands as the clearest proof point of that franchise-first thesis. CEO Jonathan Glickman has publicly stated that Miramax is seeking partnership-based deals with original creators that offer creative control and equitable compensation, a posture that distinguishes the company from more top-down studio models. Alongside franchise revival, Miramax recently released Derek Cianfrance-directed drama 'Roofman,' starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and Peter Dinklage, signaling continued appetite for filmmaker-driven prestige projects alongside its commercial slate.

On the acquisition and production side, Miramax's recent activity reflects a broad genre sweep. The studio acquired the hot spec screenplay 'Supermax' by David Weil and David J. Rosen, with The Picture Company producing, and picked up 'London Ghost Tour' in October 2025. It is currently in production on 'The Beekeeper' sequel with Jason Statham returning and Timo Tjahjanto directing, following the original's $160M-plus worldwide gross. The Bridget Jones franchise continues to perform internationally, with 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' grossing $130M internationally. Upcoming projects include Colman Domingo's directorial debut 'Scandalous!,' a remake of 'The Faculty,' and the animated musical feature 'Monster Mash,' for which Glickman personally optioned the rights to the 1962 song from Reservoir and Capizzi Music Co. On television, Miramax is behind the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated 'The Gentleman' at Netflix, now in production on its second season, and holds positions in 'Zero Day' and 'Wednesday.'

Material reaches Miramax primarily through established producer relationships and sales agents, as evidenced by the 'Supermax' deal, which came packaged with The Picture Company as producing partner. The studio's public mandate around partnership-based deals with original creators suggests that producer-attached packages and co-production structures are the most documented routes into the company. No open submission portal or named fellowship program is documented in tracked deal flow; every acquisition on record arrived through an intermediary or pre-existing creative relationship.

Signature peaks

  • $228M+ Scary Movie Global Gross — The franchise revival, distributed globally by Paramount Pictures, is the studio's most visible recent commercial benchmark.
  • $160M+ Original Beekeeper Sequel in Production — The Beekeeper grossed over $160M worldwide; its sequel with Jason Statham is currently in production.
  • $130M Bridget Jones International — Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy grossed $130M internationally, reinforcing Miramax's franchise-continuation model.

Mandate dimensions

Genre focus
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Territory focus
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Budget tier (observed)
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Access pattern
Every tracked Miramax acquisition in the current cycle arrived through a producing partner or sales agent, with the 'Supermax' spec deal, packaged with The Picture Company, serving as the clearest recent example. CEO Jonathan Glickman's public emphasis on partnership-based deals with original creators suggests that producer-attached packages and co-production structures are the most documented routes into the company; no open submission portal or named fellowship program is documented in tracked deal flow.
Deal structure
Miramax structures deals as outright spec script acquisitions, franchise IP revivals, and co-production partnerships, with global distribution handled through studio partners such as Paramount Pictures on select titles. The company has publicly signaled interest in partnership-based arrangements that offer original creators creative control and equitable compensation.

Recent acquisitions

  • London Ghost Tour

    2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z · Acquired

Market context

Miramax's 'Scary Movie' revival crossed $228M globally, signaling that the studio's franchise-resurrection strategy is producing real commercial results at the box office.

Miramax is operating from a position of renewed commercial momentum, anchored by a deliberate strategy of reviving dormant franchise IP and building a slate that spans genre thrillers, horror-comedy, animated family fare, and prestige drama. The studio's 'Scary Movie' revival crossed $228M globally, distributed by Paramount Pictures, and stands as the clearest proof point of that franchise-first thesis. CEO Jonathan Glickman has publicly stated that Miramax is seeking partnership-based deals with original creators that offer creative control and equitable compensation, a posture that distinguishes the company from more top-down studio models. Alongside franchise revival, Miramax recently released Derek Cianfrance-directed drama 'Roofman,' starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and Peter Dinklage, signaling continued appetite for filmmaker-driven prestige projects alongside its commercial slate.

Common questions about Miramax

Does Miramax accept unsolicited scripts?

No unsolicited submission pathway is documented in ScriptMatch's tracked deal flow for Miramax. Every acquisition on record, including the 'Supermax' spec deal with David Weil and David J. Rosen, arrived through a producing partner or sales agent intermediary. CEO Jonathan Glickman has publicly emphasized partnership-based deals with original creators, suggesting that producer-attached packages are the most viable route into the company for unrepresented writers.

What budget level does Miramax typically work at?

Miramax operates across a range of budget tiers. Its commercial franchise slate, including 'The Beekeeper' sequel and the 'Scary Movie' revival, suggests mid-to-upper studio budgets, while the company also acquires spec scripts and smaller prestige projects. Specific budget figures are not disclosed on individual deals, but the studio's global box-office benchmarks, including a $228M-plus gross on the Scary Movie revival, indicate comfort with wide-release commercial productions.

What festivals does Miramax source films from?

ScriptMatch's tracked deal flow does not document a consistent festival-acquisition pattern for Miramax in the current cycle. The studio's recent activity skews toward spec script acquisitions, franchise sequels, and IP-based development rather than festival pickups. That said, the release of Derek Cianfrance's 'Roofman,' a filmmaker-driven prestige drama, suggests the company remains open to auteur projects that could surface through the festival circuit.

How do I get my script in front of Miramax?

The most documented route is through a producing partner or sales agent. The 'Supermax' spec acquisition, described in trade press as a hot spec nabbed by Miramax with The Picture Company producing, is the clearest recent model. Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman has publicly stated interest in partnership-based deals with original creators that offer creative control and equitable compensation, so a producer attachment that aligns with that framework is the most trackable access pathway.

What genres is Miramax currently acquiring?

Miramax's current slate spans genre thrillers, horror-comedy, animated family-spooky projects, action, and prestige drama. Active projects include the 'Scary Movie' franchise revival, 'The Beekeeper' sequel, the animated musical 'Monster Mash,' a remake of 'The Faculty,' Colman Domingo's directorial debut 'Scandalous!,' and the action film '4 Kids Walk Into a Bank' starring Liam Neeson. On television, the company is behind 'The Gentleman,' 'Zero Day,' and 'Wednesday' at Netflix.

Is Miramax currently active in the market?

Yes. ScriptMatch tracks 183 total records for Miramax over the past 12 months and 35 decision makers, with the latest signal dated July 2026. Recent activity includes the acquisition of the spec script 'Supermax' by David Weil and David J. Rosen, the October 2025 pickup of 'London Ghost Tour,' active production on 'The Beekeeper' sequel, and an upcoming summer 2026 release for the next 'Scary Movie' installment. The studio's television slate is also expanding.

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