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Paramount+ Invests $1.5B in 2026 Content, Boosts Revenue

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Paramount+ plans to invest over $1.5 billion in 2026 programming, including UFC, original content, and film production.
Paramount signed a seven-year, $7.7 billion UFC deal, securing exclusive event rights.
A five-year agreement with the South Park creators is valued at $1.5 billion and should lift subscribers.
In Q3 2025, Paramount's direct-to-consumer revenue rose 17% to $2.17 billion, and Paramount+ revenue grew 24% to $1.04 billion.

History

Historical Context

The UFC's transformation began in 2001 when Zuffa acquired it for $2 million, leading to a resurgence in popularity. By 2016, the UFC was sold to WME-IMG for $4.025 billion, marking a pivotal moment in sports media. The recent $7.7 billion deal with Paramount in 2025 reflects the growing value of sports broadcasting rights, reshaping how audiences engage with mixed martial arts.

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Story summary

Paramount+ plans to invest over $1.5 billion in 2026 programming, including UFC, original content, and film production.
Paramount signed a seven-year, $7.7 billion UFC deal, securing exclusive event rights.
A five-year agreement with the South Park creators is valued at $1.5 billion and should lift subscribers.
In Q3 2025, Paramount's direct-to-consumer revenue rose 17% to $2.17 billion, and Paramount+ revenue grew 24% to $1.04 billion.

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