Paramount Pictures President Chris Aronson Resigns Amid Executive Overhaul

Chris Aronson, the president of domestic theatrical distribution at Paramount Pictures, announced his departure effective December 1 after a successful six-year tenure marked by major box office hits such as "Top Gun: Maverick" and the "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise. Aronson played a key role in Paramount's theatrical release strategy and advocated for cinema-going, including experimenting with ticket pricing initiatives. His exit follows a series of executive changes at Paramount after its acquisition by Skydance, including the departures of Marc Weinstock and other top executives. Aronson will oversee the release of upcoming films like "The Running Man" before leaving, but no successor has been named yet. Prior to Paramount, he held a significant role at 20th Century Fox, contributing to the success of blockbusters like "Avatar" and "Bohemian Rhapsody." Industry leaders recognize Aronson for his deep ties to the exhibition sector and his commitment to advancing theatrical moviegoing.