United International Pictures

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United International Pictures (UIP) is a film distribution joint venture becoming fully owned by NBCUniversal via Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. The company primarily distributes films in territories outside of North America. UIP was formed in 1981 through the merger of Cinema International Corporation and United Artists International. It initially distributed films for Paramount, Universal, DreamWorks, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), although MGM later withdrew from the venture and transferred its international distribution rights to 20th Century Fox. In 2007, UIP substantially downsized its operations and exited 16 territories, with Paramount and Universal taking over distribution of their respective films in those markets. Approximately 20 territories would remain served by UIP. In July 2026, Paramount Skydance agreed to divest its stake in UIP to Universal as a condition of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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