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Plan B Entertainment

Plan B Entertainment is an film and television founded on November 2, 2001, by actors and , along with producer , initially as a to develop and produce feature films. Following Pitt and Aniston's divorce in 2005, Pitt assumed primary ownership and leadership, partnering with producers and , who serve as co-presidents, while early collaborator continued in a key role. The company gained prominence in the mid-2000s with productions like (2006), which won five including Best Picture, and expanded its portfolio to include socially conscious dramas such as 12 Years a Slave (2013) and (2016), each earning Best Picture Oscars, and (2015), establishing Plan B as a powerhouse for prestige cinema. In 2014, received the Producers Guild of America's Visionary Award for its innovative storytelling and commitment to diverse narratives that challenge historical and contemporary issues. By 2022, French media conglomerate acquired a 60% stake in the company for an estimated $300–500 million, allowing Plan B to retain creative independence under Pitt, Gardner, and Kleiner while expanding into television and international co-productions. In September 2025, launched a London-based European division led by executive Ed Macdonald to focus on premium TV series, including adaptations like The Deviant's War for Amazon Studios, building on prior audio deals with Audible. The company's output, spanning over 30 films and growing TV projects, emphasizes character-driven stories on , identity, and power, often in collaboration with directors like , , and .

History

Founding and early years

Plan B Entertainment was established in November 2001 by actors and , along with producers and , as a successor to Grey's earlier company, Brad Grey Pictures. The new venture aimed to produce feature films, leveraging the founders' industry connections to develop and finance projects. Based in , the company operated as a boutique production outfit focused on a mix of high-profile commercial entertainments and emerging prestige content. Upon its launch, Plan B quickly secured key distribution agreements to support its initial slate, including a three-year with , which granted the studio priority access to the company's projects. This arrangement facilitated the development of ambitious films suited to ' slate, emphasizing large-scale productions with broad appeal. The company's structure emphasized collaborative decision-making among the founders, with handling much of the operational oversight alongside Hahn's creative input. The company's early output included its debut feature, Troy (2004), an epic adaptation of Homer's Iliad directed by Wolfgang Petersen, in which Pitt starred as the warrior Achilles; the project originated under the Warner Bros. deal and marked Plan B's entry into big-budget historical dramas. This was followed by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Tim Burton's whimsical reimagining of Roald Dahl's novel, produced in association with Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures, highlighting Plan B's capacity for family-friendly commercial hits. These initial projects underscored the company's strategic pivot toward blending spectacle-driven blockbusters with director-driven storytelling, establishing a foundation for diverse film development in the mid-2000s.

Ownership changes and expansions

In 2005, following his divorce from and the departure of co-founder to become CEO of , assumed sole ownership of Plan B Entertainment. The company's ownership structure shifted significantly in December 2022 when French media conglomerate acquired a 60% majority stake in Plan B through a newly created entity, Mediawan US, with Plan B retaining a in that U.S.-focused arm to support coordinated global activities. This partnership aimed to leverage Mediawan's European resources for expanded international production while preserving Plan B's creative independence under Pitt's leadership. In September 2025, Plan B launched its first European subsidiary, Plan B Europe, headquartered in and led by executive producer Ed Macdonald, formerly of Clerkenwell Films and known for Netflix's Baby Reindeer. The initiative targets the development and production of premium television series across the and broader , building on Mediawan's continental footprint to diversify beyond film. These expansions have included a heightened emphasis on television programming, with Plan B producers citing Macdonald's expertise as key to scaling TV output in new markets. In response to potential industry challenges, such as U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign-produced films announced in 2025, Plan B executives expressed commitment to global filmmaking while acknowledging possible shifts in project locations to mitigate doubled costs. As co-president Dede Gardner stated, "I don’t know if we’re going to make [films outside of the US] if they cost twice as much but we’re always going to try and make things all over the world because that’s the best thing for cinema."

Leadership and personnel

Founders

Plan B Entertainment was founded in November 2001 by actors and , along with producers and , with the initial aim of developing and producing films that balanced commercial appeal with creative storytelling. The quartet leveraged their combined industry experience to secure an early with , positioning the company as a vehicle for innovative projects. Brad Pitt, born in 1963 in , emerged as a leading actor through roles in films like (1991) and Se7en (1995) before co-founding as its primary creative force. As an actor-producer, Pitt drove the company's vision toward diverse, auteur-driven narratives, emphasizing bold storytelling that challenged conventional boundaries and supported emerging filmmakers. His involvement in the inception included providing star power and strategic oversight to attract talent and financing, helping establish Plan B's reputation for high-impact productions. Jennifer Aniston, born in 1969 in Sherman Oaks, California, gained prominence as on the television series (1994–2004) prior to her role in Plan B's founding. As an initial partner and actress, Aniston contributed to early development efforts, drawing on her on-screen experience to shape project selections and foster collaborative environments during the company's formative years until 2005. Brad Grey, born in 1957 in , brought extensive production expertise as the former head of Brad Grey Pictures, which had a prior deal with that transitioned to . A seasoned and known for representing clients like , Grey's industry connections were instrumental in securing the company's initial studio partnership and navigating Hollywood's business landscape during the 2001 launch. His contributions focused on operational structuring and deal-making, laying the groundwork for Plan B's sustainability. Kristin Hahn, born in 1969, entered the industry as a writer and producer with early credits including the Anthem (1997), before co-founding in her Ojai garage alongside the other partners. As a partner in the early years, Hahn provided key input on business operations and creative development, helping to identify and nurture projects that aligned with the company's goal of producing entertaining yet thematically rich content. Her close collaboration with Aniston and Pitt facilitated grassroots project incubation, emphasizing practical oversight in the company's early operations. Hahn left Plan B in 2008 to co-found with .

Current executives

As of 2025, Plan B Entertainment is led by co-presidents and , who oversee the company's overall operations, creative development, and strategic initiatives following its 2022 acquisition by . Gardner, who has served in leadership since the company's founding in 2001, manages daily operations and plays a key role in identifying and acquiring high-profile projects, including those that have earned the company multiple . Kleiner, elevated to co-president in 2013 after joining in 2003 as a creative , concentrates on and , with a particular emphasis on awards-contending titles and long-term partnerships with directors. In September 2025, launched its first international subsidiary, Plan B Europe, based in and headed by Ed Macdonald to bolster production across the U.K. and continent. Macdonald, with nearly 16 years at Films, brings expertise from producing acclaimed series such as Baby Reindeer and The End of the F**ing World*, and will collaborate closely with U.S.-based leadership on European content. The company's television expansion, accelerated post-Mediawan acquisition to diversify beyond film, is directed by Nina Wolarsky as President of Television since 2023; she oversees series development drawing on her prior experience at wiip and , where she contributed to original programming like . Supporting her are senior executives Carina Sposato and Ernest McNealey, hired in 2021 to build out the TV division with focuses on scripted content and talent relations. Under Mediawan's ownership, Plan B's executive structure has maintained continuity with a hands-off approach from parent company leadership, enabling focused growth in global production while retaining creative autonomy.

Production deals and partnerships

Active

Plan B Entertainment's primary active partnership stems from Mediawan's 2022 acquisition of a majority stake in the company, which has enabled expanded global distribution and a stronger emphasis on production initiatives. This collaboration allows Plan B to leverage Mediawan's international network for co-financing and worldwide reach on select film and television projects. In September 2025, Plan B established a London-based European subsidiary, Plan B Europe, under the leadership of Ed Macdonald, formerly of Baby Reindeer, to spearhead development and production of premium scripted series across the and markets. This arm focuses on high-end television content, capitalizing on local talent and regulatory incentives to create culturally resonant projects with global appeal. The European expansion supports active co-productions, including an American adaptation of the French series Call My Agent!, set in a sports agency and in development at as of November 2025, with executive producing alongside SpringHill Studios. This deal highlights 's role in adapting international formats for U.S. audiences through partnerships. Plan B also maintains an ongoing collaboration with for film and television, including an exclusive overall for television projects signed in 2020. This is exemplified by a June 2025 package deal for a feature film and docuseries centered on the Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, starring and produced by principals, with MGM securing distribution rights for the project and providing priority development support.

Former

Plan B Entertainment's initial production partnership was a with , established in 2001 shortly after the company's founding by , , and . This agreement allowed priority access to develop and distribute Plan B's projects, facilitating the production of early films such as the 2004 epic , starring Pitt. The deal ran until 2005, marking Plan B's entry into major studio collaboration and supporting its transition from development to full-scale production. In 2005, shifted its primary affiliation to under a , leveraging co-founder Brad Grey's new role as the studio's CEO. This partnership, which lasted until December 31, 2013, enabled Plan B to produce several films through Paramount, including The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007). The arrangement strengthened Plan B's output during the mid-to-late 2000s but concluded amid strategic changes at the studio, severing the longstanding ties facilitated by Grey, who passed away in 2017. During the 2010s, entered an overall producing and financing agreement with New Regency Productions and in December 2013, following the end of the Paramount deal. Under this pact, New Regency and RatPac co-financed select projects, notably contributing to the 2013 historical drama 12 Years a Slave, which earned multiple . The collaboration, active from 2014 to 2017, expanded Plan B's scope for high-profile independent films but concluded as RatPac scaled back operations. Plan B also pursued targeted collaborations with streaming platforms, including a 2015 financing and distribution partnership with for the 2017 film , directed by Bong Joon-ho. This one-off deal, with Netflix investing in the $50 million production alongside Plan B, represented an early foray into but did not evolve into a broader ongoing agreement.

Awards and recognition

Academy Awards

Plan B Entertainment has achieved significant recognition at the , particularly in the Best Picture category, where its productions have secured three wins and numerous nominations, underscoring the company's reputation for championing bold, socially resonant storytelling. The first Best Picture win came with (2006), directed by , a gritty crime thriller that Plan B co-produced alongside and Initial Entertainment Group; served as a producer through the company, contributing to its development amid a competitive awards season that saw the film triumph over strong contenders like Babel and . This victory marked an early milestone for Plan B, highlighting its ability to back high-caliber directorial visions. The company's second Best Picture Oscar arrived with 12 Years a Slave (2013), directed by , an unflinching adaptation of Solomon Northup's memoir that produced in partnership with and others; producers , , and accepted the statuette onstage, emphasizing the film's role in confronting America's during a where it also won for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. 's involvement began in development, with Pitt championing the project after acquiring rights, and the win solidified the company's prestige as a force in prestige cinema. A third Best Picture triumph followed with Moonlight (2016), directed by , an intimate coming-of-age drama co-produced with ; Gardner and Kleiner received the award alongside Jenkins and , celebrating a low-budget ($1.5 million) that outperformed blockbusters like La La Land in a historic envelope mix-up at the . Pitt's producer credit further tied to this landmark achievement for LGBTQ+ representation. Beyond these wins, Plan B's films have earned additional Best Picture nominations, including The Tree of Life (2011), Moneyball (2011), Selma (2014), The Big Short (2015), Minari (2020), Women Talking (2022), and Nickel Boys (2024), bringing the total to ten in the category as of the 97th Academy Awards in 2025. These nods reflect Plan B's consistent support for diverse voices, from Terrence Malick's philosophical epic to RaMell Ross's experimental adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel, the latter earning dual nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay under producers Gardner and Kleiner, with Pitt as executive producer. Other notable nominations include Best Adapted Screenplay for The Big Short (which the film won) and acting nods such as David Oyelowo for Best Actor in Selma. As of November 2025, Plan B-produced films have amassed over 50 Academy Award nominations across all categories and secured 14 wins, including the three Best Pictures, Best Adapted Screenplay for The Big Short and Women Talking, Best Supporting Actress for Minari, and Best Original Song for Selma's "Glory." These accomplishments have elevated Plan B's industry standing, positioning it as one of the most awarded independent production companies and enabling expansions in partnerships and output, with Pitt, Gardner, and Kleiner's leadership central to attracting top talent.

Other honors

In 2014, Plan B Entertainment received the Producers Guild of America's Visionary Award for its innovative storytelling and commitment to diverse narratives. In 2020, Plan B Entertainment received the Producers Guild of America's Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures, honoring the producing team of , , and for their outstanding body of work. Plan B's films have earned multiple British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) nominations and wins, particularly for Best Film. The company's production of 12 Years a Slave (2013) won the BAFTA for Best Film in 2014, with co-producer Brad Pitt accepting the award on behalf of the team. Similarly, Moonlight (2016) was nominated for Best Film at the 2017 BAFTA Awards, recognizing Plan B's role in producing the acclaimed drama. At the Golden Globe Awards, Plan B has achieved notable successes through its films. The Big Short (2015) won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy in 2016, highlighting the company's contributions to innovative financial dramas. For Vice (2018), Plan B earned six nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Director for Adam McKay, underscoring the production's satirical impact. Plan B also garnered recognition at the for its independent film efforts. Moonlight won Best Feature in 2017, with producers , , and accepting the award for the film's poignant exploration of identity.

Films

2000s

Plan B Entertainment's early film productions in the 2000s focused on a mix of blockbuster epics and prestige dramas, establishing the company's reputation under its with The company's debut feature was the 2004 historical epic Troy, directed by and starring as Achilles, which grossed over $497 million worldwide despite mixed reviews.) In 2005, Plan B co-produced Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a fantasy adaptation starring Johnny Depp that earned $475 million globally and received Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.) The 2006 crime thriller The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson, became a critical and commercial success, winning four Academy Awards including Best Picture and grossing $291 million. That year also saw the release of Running with Scissors, Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Augusten Burroughs' memoir starring Annette Bening and Gwyneth Paltrow. The 2007 slate included Year of the Dog, a comedy-drama directed by Mike White; A Mighty Heart, Michael Winterbottom's thriller starring based on Mariane Pearl's memoir; and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Andrew Dominik's Western starring , which earned two Oscar nominations. Closing the decade, 2009 releases were The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Rebecca Miller's drama starring , and The Time Traveler's Wife, Robert Schwentke's romantic fantasy based on Audrey Niffenegger's novel. These films highlighted Plan B's versatility in genres from action to indie drama.

2010s

The 2010s marked Plan B's rise as a prestige producer, with multiple Oscar-winning and nominated films emphasizing socially conscious narratives. In 2010, the company released , Matthew Vaughn's superhero satire starring , and , Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir starring .) 2011 brought , Bennett Miller's sports drama starring as , which earned six Oscar nominations including Best Picture, and , Terrence Malick's philosophical drama starring that won the at .) The 2012 release Killing Them Softly, another Andrew Dominik film starring Brad Pitt, offered a satirical take on the financial crisis. In 2013, Plan B produced Kick-Ass 2, World War Z starring Brad Pitt (grossing $540 million), and 12 Years a Slave, Steve McQueen's historical drama starring Chiwetel Ejiofor that won the Best Picture Oscar and three others.) 2014's Selma, Ava DuVernay's biopic on Martin Luther King Jr. starring David Oyelowo, received two Oscar nominations. The 2015 slate included True Story and the Best Picture-nominated The Big Short, Adam McKay's financial crisis satire.) In 2016, , ' coming-of-age drama, won Best Picture and two other Oscars; other releases were The Lost City of Z and . The 2017 films comprised , , and . 2018 saw Beautiful Boy, (two Oscar nominations), and Best Picture-nominated . Closing the decade, 2019 releases included The Last Black Man in , , and .)

2020s

Plan B continued its prestige focus in the 2020s, adapting to streaming and international co-productions post the 2022 Mediawan acquisition. The decade opened with 2020 releases: Irresistible (Jon Stewart comedy), Kajillionaire (Miranda July drama), and Oscar-nominated Minari (Lee Isaac Chung).) In 2022, films included Father of the Bride, Blonde (Andrew Dominik's Marilyn Monroe biopic), She Said (Maria Schrader's #MeToo drama), and Best Picture-nominated Women Talking (Sarah Polley). 2023 brought Landscape with Invisible Hand and The Killer (David Fincher thriller for Netflix).) As of November 2025, 2024 releases encompass (Reinaldo Marcus Green biopic, grossing $335 million), (Tim Burton sequel, grossing $451 million and two Oscar nominations), Nickel Boys (RaMell Ross adaptation, Oscar-nominated), Wolfs (Jon Watts action-comedy starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt), and documentaries Apocalypse in the Tropics and One to One: John & Yoko.

Upcoming

As of November 2025, Plan B has several films in development or post-production for 2025 and beyond, spanning drama, sci-fi, and biography. These include (Bong Joon-ho sci-fi starring Robert Pattinson, scheduled for March 2025), F1 (Joseph Kosinski racing drama starring Brad Pitt, June 2025), Bono: Stories of Surrender (Andrew Dominik concert film), Olmo (Fernando Eimbcke drama), It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (Amy Berg biopic), Preparation for the Next Life (Bing Liu adaptation), Anemone (Ronan Day-Lewis directorial debut), Hedda (Nia DaCosta adaptation), The Voice of Hind Rajab (Kaouther Ben Hania documentary), and (Philippa Lowthorpe adaptation).

Television

2000s

During its formative years, Plan B Entertainment maintained a primary focus on feature film production, which limited its television output to exploratory pilots rather than full series commitments. Founded in November 2001 by Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Grey, and Kristin Hahn, the company quickly established itself in cinema with high-profile projects like the 2004 epic Troy and Martin Scorsese's 2006 crime drama The Departed, both distributed by Warner Bros. under an early first-look deal. This emphasis on films, driven by the founders' backgrounds in Hollywood blockbusters and independent fare, meant television ventures were secondary and experimental in the decade. Plan B's sole notable television project in the 2000s was the 2008 FX pilot Pretty/Handsome, co-produced with Ryan Murphy Productions and 20th Century Fox Television. Directed and written by Ryan Murphy, the hour-long drama starred as Bob Fitzpayne, a married gynecologist and father who discloses to his family that he is a trans woman, exploring themes of and familial upheaval. Supporting roles featured as his wife, and as his sons, and and as his parents. Filmed in , the pilot was Murphy's first collaboration with Plan B and represented the company's cautious entry into scripted TV amid its burgeoning film success. Despite positive internal reception, FX declined to order Pretty/Handsome to series in July 2008, citing network scheduling priorities and a shift toward lighter fare like the upcoming Sons of Anarchy. This non-pickup underscored Plan B's nascent TV strategy, which prioritized selective partnerships—such as with Murphy's emerging banner—over volume, as resources remained allocated to film slate expansion. The project's unproduced status highlighted the risks of early television experiments for a film-centric outfit, with no further pilots greenlit by Plan B until the following decade.

2010s

In the , Plan B Entertainment expanded its television output beyond pilots into full series and high-profile telefilms, marking a maturation in its TV division with a focus on genre-diverse projects across broadcast, cable, and emerging streaming platforms. This period saw the company co-produce its first major supernatural drama, , which aired on from 2014 to 2015 and consisted of 21 episodes exploring the return of the deceased to a small town, earning praise for its emotional depth despite mixed reviews on pacing. Similarly, the comedy , running from 2014 to 2016 with 36 episodes, followed a medium helping ghosts in , receiving positive notices for its irreverent humor and Tyler Labine's lead performance. Plan B also ventured into prestige HBO telefilms during this decade, beginning with Nightingale in 2014, a single 75-minute drama starring as a troubled veteran unraveling before a friend's visit, lauded for its intense one-man showcase and Oyelowo's Emmy-nominated portrayal. That same year, the company backed , a 133-minute adaptation of Larry Kramer's play about the early AIDS crisis in , featuring and ; it garnered widespread acclaim, including five Emmy wins and a 94% score, for its unflinching activism and stellar ensemble. The mid-2010s shift toward streaming prestige TV was exemplified by Plan B's partnership with on , a sci-fi mystery series that premiered in 2016 and ran for two seasons totaling 16 episodes through 2019, centering on a blind woman () who returns sighted and assembles a group for interdimensional journeys; despite cancellation, it developed a devoted for its innovative storytelling and philosophical themes. On cable, FX's anthology launched in 2017 under Plan B's executive production banner, with its debut season of eight episodes dramatizing the rivalry between and during their 1962 film collaboration; the series earned 18 Emmy nominations and critical acclaim for and Jessica Lange's performances. Closing the decade, Starz's Sweetbitter aired from 2018 to 2019 across two seasons of 12 episodes, adapting Stephanie Danler's about a young woman's intoxicating entry into Manhattan's fine-dining scene, noted for its sensory depiction of ambition and excess. These projects highlighted Plan B's growing emphasis on character-driven narratives enabled by collaborations with streamers like .

2020s

In the 2020s, Plan B Entertainment expanded its television output amid the intensifying streaming wars, securing high-profile deals with platforms like and to produce prestige and ongoing dramas that blended genre elements with . This period marked a toward serialized , leveraging Plan B's reputation for Oscar-winning films to attract top talent and adapt acclaimed source material, while the acquisition of a majority stake by facilitated broader international distribution and co-production opportunities. Plan B's first major 2020s television venture was the reality competition series , which premiered on in February 2020 and has continued as an ongoing hit, hosted initially by and later by . Produced in partnership with and under license from , the show features teams of adult builders competing in elaborate brick-based challenges, appealing to family audiences with its creative, low-stakes format. Season 1 averaged a multi-platform audience of 9.3 million viewers, a 165% lift from live and same-day figures, underscoring Plan B's success in unscripted content during traditional broadcast's competition with streaming. That same year, co-produced the miniseries , a starring and , created by Felix Barrett and in collaboration with immersive theater company Punchdrunk. Airing in September 2020 on and , the six-episode series follows strangers drawn to a mysterious island, blending live-event elements with surreal drama to explore isolation and ritual. As 's entry into experimental prestige TV, it was the first original drama from and highlighted the company's growing European ties post-Mediawan. In 2021, delivered The , a 10-episode limited series directed by and adapted from Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel. Starring as escaped slave Cora, the series literalizes the historical network as a literal train system traversing fantastical states, confronting America's legacy of racial violence with haunting visuals and episodic structure. Critically acclaimed with a 94% score, it exemplified Plan B's commitment to socially resonant adaptations under its then-exclusive Amazon deal, though specific viewership figures were not publicly disclosed by the platform. Plan B's Amazon partnership yielded further sci-fi entries, including Outer Range (2022–2024), a two-season Prime Video series created by and starring as a Wyoming rancher uncovering a mysterious void on his land. Blending tropes with time-bending anomalies, the show peaked at No. 3 on Nielsen's Top 10 streaming originals chart in its premiere week, reflecting Plan B's genre versatility amid rising production costs in the streaming landscape. Also in 2022, Plan B executive produced Paper Girls, an eight-episode Amazon adaptation of Brian K. Vaughan's comic about four 1980s paper delivery girls entangled in a time-travel war. Directed by among others and starring Camryn Jones, the series captured youthful adventure with 1980s nostalgia but was canceled after one season, highlighting the precarious economics of mid-tier streaming originals during platform consolidations. That year, branched into coming-of-age dramedy with High School, a Freevee series based on Quin's memoir, created and directed by . Premiering in October 2022, the eight-episode run follows twin sisters navigating identity and first love in 1990s , earning praise for its authentic queer representation and indie-rock soundtrack. Produced under Plan B's overall deal, it was canceled after one season in May 2024. Venturing into documentary, Plan B executive produced Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity in 2023 for Prime Video, a three-part series directed by Dorsay Alavi chronicling the saxophonist's life through interviews, animation, and archival footage. Featuring contributions from and , the project celebrated Shorter's innovative fusion of spirituality and music, aligning with Plan B's unscripted push post-Mediawan integration. Capping the era, served as on Netflix's 3 Body Problem (–present), an eight-episode adaptation of Liu Cixin's Hugo-winning novel co-created by , , and . The series interweaves a 1960s scientist's fateful decision with a modern global crisis involving alien contact, boasting a $20 million-per-episode budget and an ensemble including and Jess Hong. It debuted with 11 million views in its first week, rising to 15.6 million in week two and achieving 40.5 million views in its first 28 days, demonstrating Plan B's global appeal in high-stakes sci-fi as streaming platforms vied for prestige blockbusters.

Upcoming

Plan B Entertainment is developing several television projects as of late 2025, focusing on , , and thriller genres across major streaming platforms. A potential second installment of the , envisioned as an with a new teen-based story, was discussed in early 2025 following the success of its first season released in March 2025, but no further updates have been reported as of November 2025. Produced in association with , the potential continuation would explore further themes of family turmoil and youth in contemporary Britain, though no episode order or casting details have been confirmed yet. An animated horror series adaptation of and Jock's comic is in production for Prime Video, with animatics for the first season nearing completion as of October 2025. Plan B is executive producing alongside Project 51 Productions, emphasizing supernatural terror in a family-driven ; a 2025 premiere was initially targeted, but no firm release date has been set. Naked by the Window, a series based on Robert Katz's book, remains in development at , with attached to star and executive produce. Written by , the project delves into themes of vulnerability and intrusion, co-executive produced by ; no episode count or additional casting has been announced. An American remake of the French series Call My Agent! is in the works at , featuring a sports industry twist and co-produced with . Created by , the untitled project adapts the format's chaotic agency dynamics to athletics representation; development began in November 2025, with no platform-specific episode order or casting rumors reported. These initiatives align with Plan B's expanded European subsidiary, launched in September 2025 and led by Ed Macdonald, which aims to boost premium series production in the UK and markets.

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