Paramount Filmed Entertainment, a privately owned entity headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Paramount Global, was founded in 1912. The company employs approximately 6,290 individuals and reported $3.8B in revenue as of 2025. This division is responsible for the global development, production, financing, and distribution of films. Its core operation is the Paramount Pictures studio, which has been in operation since 1912 and is associated with major franchises such as Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and Transformers. The division also includes production labels like Paramount Animation for animated features, Nickelodeon Movies for family content, and Paramount Players for contemporary and genre-specific films. In addition to theatrical releases, the group manages the global distribution of its content through Paramount Home Entertainment and other licensing arrangements.
