| Industry | Motion pictures, Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Brad Grey Pictures |
| Founded | November 2, 2001 (age 24) |
| Founders | |
| Location | 9150 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Key people |
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| Products | |
| Parent | Mediawan (60%) |
Plan B Entertainment, Inc.,[1] more commonly known as Plan B, is an American production company founded on November 2, 2001 by Brad Pitt, Brad Grey, Kristin Hahn and Jennifer Aniston.[2] The company first signed with Warner Bros. as a replacement for Brad Grey Pictures, a company operated by Brad Grey.[3] In 2005, after Pitt and Aniston divorced, Grey became the CEO of Paramount Pictures and Pitt became the sole owner of the company. The president of the company was for many years Dede Gardner, but she and Pitt named Jeremy Kleiner co-president with Gardner in 2013.[4] Three of the company's movies, The Departed, 12 Years a Slave and Moonlight, have won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Pitt, Gardner and Kleiner received the Producers Guild of America's David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures in 2020.[5]
This name was previously used for an unrelated production company that was headed by Bruce Berman from 1996 to 1997.[6]
In December 2022, it was reported that Mediawan has acquired 60% of the studio, while Plan B has also taken a stake in Mediawan.[7][8]
Production deals
Active
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (2020–present)[9]
- Warner Bros. Pictures (2002–2005; 2020–present)[10][11]
- Amazon MGM Studios (2020–present)[12]
Former
- Annapurna Pictures (2017–2020)[13]
- New Regency (2014–2017)[14][15]
- RatPac Entertainment (2014–2017)[14][15]
- Paramount Pictures (2005–2013)[16]
Films
2000s
2010s
2020s
Upcoming
TV
2000s
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pretty/Handsome | FX | Pilot not picked up for series. |
2010s
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | Resurrection | ABC | Cancelled after two seasons. |
| 2014–2016 | Deadbeat | Hulu | Cancelled after three seasons. |
| 2014 | Nightingale | HBO | Television film |
| The Normal Heart | |||
| 2016–2019 | The OA | Netflix | Cancelled after two seasons. |
| 2017–2024 | Feud | FX | |
| 2018–2019 | Sweetbitter | Starz | Cancelled after two seasons. |
2020s
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | Lego Masters | Fox | Series ongoing |
| 2020 | The Third Day | Sky Atlantic, HBO | Miniseries |
| 2021 | The Underground Railroad | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2022–2024 | Outer Range | Canceled after two seasons | |
| 2022 | Paper Girls | Cancelled after one season | |
| High School | Amazon Freevee | ||
| 2023 | Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity | Amazon Prime Video | Docuseries |
| 2024–present | 3 Body Problem | Netflix | Renewed for seasons 2 and 3 |
| 2025 | Adolescence | Miniseries |
Upcoming
- Wytches (TBA) for Amazon Prime Video[31]
- Naked By The Window (TBA) for Amazon Prime Video[32]
- Call My Agent (TBA) for HBO[33]
- All Fours (TBA) for Starz[34]
- Consider Phlebas (TBA) for Amazon Prime Video[35]
References
- ^ "Plan B Entertainment, Inc.". Manta. Archived 2018-06-18 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015-01-25.
- ^ Bennett, Jessica (2019-09-10). "It's a New Morning for Jennifer Aniston". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived 2022-12-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ^ Harris, Michael Fleming, Dana; Fleming, Michael; Harris, Dana (2002-06-03). "Brads mad for WB pact". Variety. Archived 2023-11-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 22, 2013). "Jeremy Kleiner Tapped as Co-President of Plan B Entertainment". Variety. Archived October 15, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 12, 2019). "Plan B Trio To Receive PGA's David O. Selznick Award". Deadline. Archived 13 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (1997-02-11). "Plan B cleans up with 'Dust' option". Variety. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ Alex Sherman (9 December 2022). "Brad Pitt sells 60% of his Plan B production company to French media conglomerate Mediawan, sources say". CNBC. Archived 5 June 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (2022-12-14). "Plan B Boasts Oscars and Brad Pitt, But Can New Owner Mediawan Get Audiences Back for Prestige Movies?". Variety. Archived 2023-06-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (18 December 2020). "Plan B Signs Second-Look Deal With MGM; Sets Untitled Pic From Lee Isaac Chung And Cory Finley's 'Landscape With Invisible Hand' Adaptation". Deadline. Archived 7 April 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (January 3, 2005). "Plan C for Plan B?". Variety. Archived 4 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Donelly, Matt (April 8, 2020). "Brad Pitt's Plan B Sets First-Look Film Deal With Warner Bros. Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived 15 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (January 14, 2020). "Amazon Inks Exclusive Overall TV Deal With Brad Pitt's Plan B, Sets Mystery Drama 'Outer Range'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (May 4, 2017). "Brad Pitt's Plan B Inks Three-Year Deal With Annapurna". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived 14 December 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (December 10, 2013). "Brad Pitt's Plan B Move Unveiled: Moving To Deal With New Regency And RatPac Partners James Packer And Brett Ratner". Deadline. Archived 4 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 6, 2017). "Plan B On The Move; Is Annapurna New Home For Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner?". Deadline. Archived 4 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Masters, Kim (December 10, 2013). "Brad Pitt and Brad Grey Break Up: Plan B to Exit Paramount (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived 4 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (July 17, 2025). "Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar Are a Vet and an Immigrant in Love in 'Minding the Gap' Director Bing Liu's 'Preparation for the Next Life' — First Look". IndieWire. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (October 1, 2024). "Daniel Day-Lewis Sets Acting Return for 'Anemone' With Son Ronan Directing". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived October 1, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (July 7, 2022). "Nia DaCosta to Write, Direct Feature Adaptation of Hedda Gabler for MGM's Orion Pictures, Plan B (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived 26 January 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 26, 2025). "Hollywood Luminaries Get Behind Gaza Movie 'The Voice Of Hind Rajab' Ahead Of Venice World Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (9 February 2024). "Claire Foy & Brendan Gleeson To Star In 'H Is For Hawk' For Plan B & 'Poor Things' Things Backer Film4; Protagonist Launches EFM Buzz Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (24 January 2025). "Brad Pitt To Star In & Produce 'Heart Of The Beast', David Ayer's Action Adventure Pic For Paramount". Deadline. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas & Kroll, Justin (11 March 2026). "Billie Eilish In Talks For Movie Acting Debut In Adaptation Of Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar' For Director Sarah Polley, Plan B & Studiocanal; Focus Features Landing Red Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 23, 2025). "'Long Walk' Co-Stars David Jonsson And Cooper Hoffman Eye Reunion On 'The Chaperones' From A24, Plan B & Icki Eneo Arlo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 7, 2026). "‘Hamnet’ Stars Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal Reuniting In “Impossible Love Story” ‘Hold On To Your Angels’ From Plan B & Rapt Film; Hot Project Heads To The Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (28 May 2024). "Deadly Isle of Man Motorcycle Race Gets Film and Docuseries From Brad Pitt, Channing Tatum, Mediawan and More". Variety. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 9, 2026). "Eve Hewson To Star Opposite Channing Tatum In 'Isle of Man' From Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 3, 2025). "Hot Mark Ronson Memoir 'Night People' Lands At Warner Bros.; Plan B Producing Feature Take". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 30, 2026). "Molly Manning Walker To Direct 'Not Another F**king Wedding' For A24 & Plan B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 20, 2026). "Warner Bros Lands AI-Themed 'Playground' For Timothée Chalamet & Plan B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (8 February 2023). "Amazon Orders Animated Series Adaptation of Comic Book 'Wytches' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 23, 2024). "America Ferrera Set For Series 'Naked By The Window' In Development At Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 7, 2025). "'Call My Agent': American Remake Of French Format With Sports Twist In Works At HBO With Sarah Schneider, Plan B & SpringHill". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 23, 2025). "Starz Opens Writers Rooms For 'Kingmaker', 'Masquerade' & 'Fightland,' Plan B Joins 'All Fours' As Network Amps Up Series Ownership Post Split". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2025). "'Consider Phlebas' Sci-Fi Series Based On Book In Works At Amazon From Charles Yu, Chloé Zhao & Plan B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
Further reading
- Hayes, Dade (December 15, 2006). "Golden Boy Shines Behind the Scenes". Daily Variety