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Alcon Wins Rights to Village Roadshow's Film Library

11/6/2025

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Story summary
  • Alcon Media Group secured derivative rights to Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's films after a Delaware Bankruptcy Court ruling.
  • Ruling enables Alcon to finalize $417.5 million purchase of Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's library, including The Matrix, Mad Max, and Ocean's Eleven.
  • Village Roadshow Entertainment Group filed for bankruptcy over financial issues and a lawsuit loss against Warner Bros.
  • Alcon's co-CEOs have expressed willingness to collaborate with Warner Bros. on these properties.