Paramount CEO Brian Robbins has revealed a new animation strategy for the studio – and Guillermo del Toro isn't a fan. 

Speaking to Variety, Robbins commented: "We're not going to release an expensive original animated movie and just pray people will come." Original animated film Under the Boardwalk has been shifted from a theatrical release to a Paramount Plus streaming debut, while upcoming releases will focus on recognizable IP that millennials grew up with, like SpongeBob SquarePants and Avatar: The Last Airbender, in the belief that the films will appeal to them.

Paramount Picture's next animated movie to release theatrically is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, which lands this August 2. A sequel and a spin-off TV show are both already in the works.

"It's not about Disney and Pixar anymore," added Robbins, referencing Lightyear and Elemental's box office performances. "People are looking for animated movies that are irreverent and have a comedic point of view."

Del Toro, though, was not impressed with the news, taking to Twitter to succinctly share his thoughts: "Dear Lord-" The director's animated take on Pinocchio won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature earlier this year. 

"This is an ignorant attitude," wrote The Lego Movie director Christopher Miller (he also co-wrote Across the Spider-Verse and produced The Mitchells vs. The Machines). "No studio head would say they wouldn't make an original drama, or action movie, or biopic, or comedy, or wouldn't have made Avatar. To suggest animation alone needs to be IP is absurd."

Pixar's latest release Elemental may have faltered right out of the gate, but the film has proved to have long legs at the box office – ultimately outgrossing Warner Bros.'s big-budget superhero flick The Flash. The animated film's box office total now stands at over $360 million worldwide; its budget was $200 million. You can read our interview with the cast and filmmakers through the link. 

Fill out your watchlist with our guide to the best movies on Disney Plus or the best shows on Disney Plus. 

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Star Trek: Prodigy, The Game, and Queen of the Universe have all been canceled at Paramount Plus and will be removed from the streaming platform.

"The Paramount+ series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Star Trek: Prodigy, Queen of the Universe, and The Game have completed their runs on Paramount+ and will not be returning to the service," a Paramount+ spokesperson said. "We want to extend our thanks to our tremendously talented cast and crew and our producing partners for their passionate work and dedication on these programs, and we wish them all the best on their future endeavors."

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies is a prequel series to Grease, taking place four years before Danny met Sandy. Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated series that follows a group of young aliens who find an abandoned starship – it also aired on Nickelodeon. The Game, a revival series based on The CW/BET series of the same name about pro football players and their partners, ran for two seasons prior to cancellation. Queen of the Universe is a drag queen singing competition that also ran for two seasons.

Deadline reports that the studios are planning to shop them to rival broadcasters and streamers.

Paramount Plus also recently removed the shows Coyote, No Activity, Guilty Party, The Harper House, The Real World, and The Twilight Zone. The streamer is in the process of merging with Showtime, which is set to happen later this month.

For more, check out our list of the best new TV shows coming your way in 2023 and beyond.

Yellowstone is officially ending with season 5 at Paramount. Days after it was confirmed that Kevin Costner was hanging up his cowboy hat, The Hollywood Reporter confirms that this will be the final run of episodes.

The final episodes of Taylor Sheridan's hugely popular series will begin airing in November as viewers prepare to say goodbye to this iteration of the Dutton family. However, given the ongoing WGA strikes, it's not yet clear whether this will shift.

There is some good news for fans of the series though as a sequel has been commissioned. Reportedly given a straight-to-series order, the follow-up will stream on Paramount Plus. 

No talent is attached to the show yet, but Deadlineis reporting that Matthew McConaughey is likely to star. They first reported the news in February but he's still apparently in talks for the untitled series.

However, it's currently unclear if the rest of the Dutton family will remain on for that, or if they're also leaving the Montana ranch. Among them are regulars Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Luke Grimes, Kelsey Asbille, and Gil Birmingham. We'll have to wait and see for news on their futures.

In the meantime, there are plenty of other Yellowstone spin-offs still around too, including 1883 and 1923, as well as the upcoming Bass Reeves and Yellowstone 6666. 

While we wait for new episodes, here are all the new TV shows on the way in 2023 and beyond. If you can't wait, check out our round-up of the best TV shows of all time for what you can watch right now.

Paramount Plus has ordered a TV series based on the 1999 sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest.

The Star Trek parody, directed by Dean Parisot (Bill & Ted Face the Music), follows the cast of a fictional sci-fi TV series who become tangled in real intergalactic conflict after aliens believe the show is an accurate documentary. The star-studded cast included Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Justin Long, Missi Pyle, High School Musical's Corbin Bleu, and Rainn Wilson in his feature-length debut.

The upcoming TV series is executive produced by the movie's producer Mark Johnson via his Gran Via Productions banner.

Galaxy Quest was a modest box office success, grossing $90 million against a budget of $45 million, and was nominated for 10 Saturn Awards, with Tim Allen taking home Best Actor, and won a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation as well as the Nebula Award for Best Script.

Per Deadline, a TV show based on the movie has been in production for over eight years. The initial concept was a sequel series with the same cast, originally set to premiere on Amazon, though development halted after Alan Rickman passed away in 2016.

The news comes just after Paramount Plus ordered a 'movie event' centered on Michelle Yeoh's Star Trek: Discovery character, cementing the streaming platform as the official streaming hub for all things Star Trek.

Galaxy Quest does not yet have a release date. For more, check out our list of the best new TV shows in 2023 and beyond.

Paramount Plus has greenlit Star Trek: Section 31, starring Michelle Yeoh.

In the film, Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Yeoh) joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past. Yeoh first originated the role in Star Trek: Discovery season 1.

"I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long," Yeoh said in a statement. "Section 31 has been near and dear to my heart since I began the journey of playing Philippa all the way back when this new golden age of Star Trek launched."

The actor played Captain Philippa Georgiou in Star Trek: Discovery season 1, who was killed off before returning as her mirror-verse counterpart Emperor Georgiou.

Continued Yeoh: "To see her finally get her moment is a dream come true in a year that’s shown me the incredible power of never giving up on your dreams. We can’t wait to share what’s in store for you, and until then: live long and prosper (unless Emperor Georgiou decrees otherwise)!"

Star Trek: Section 31 was first announced over four years ago as a spin-off series. Paramount Streaming Chief Programming Officer Tanya Giles teased back in January that the project was still in development.

Section 31 is a covert intelligence and defense organization working on behalf of the United Federation of Planets. First announced in 2019, the series was originally meant to begin production after work had finished on Star Trek: Discovery season 3, but this was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies in 2023 and beyond.

Yellowjackets season 2 has reached its conclusion on Paramount Plus, with the finale dropping on May 26 – well, sort of. While the season is officially wrapped up, there's still a bonus installment dropping sometime before Yellowjackets season 3 hits our screens, according to showrunner Ashley Lyle. 

If you haven't caught up yet, or want to catch the season from the start, you're not too late – it couldn't be easier to catch up before the mystery bonus episode arrives. We've got the full episode count for the latest installment of the gory plane crash thriller, as well as a guide on how to watch the show from anywhere in the world.

Yellowjackets season 2 episode count

• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 1 – Friends, Romans, Countrymen
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 2 – Edible Complex
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 3 – Digestif
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 4 – Old Wounds 
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 5 – Two Truths and a Lie 
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 6 – Qui
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 7 – Burial 
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 8 – It Chooses 
• Yellowjackets season 2 episode 9 – Storytelling 
• Yellowjackets season 2 bonus episode – TBC

Watch Yellowjackets season 2 from anywhere in the world

It's possible to watch Yellowjackets season 2 on Paramount Plus in a number of countries around the world. However, in some places, you may find yourself geo-blocked from doing so, but a VPN helps you to get around that obstacle.

So, if you're an Australian traveling away from home looking to watch Yellowjackets season 2, for example, you can get a VPN to set your location to Australia and then watch on Paramount Plus from anywhere in the world. We rate ExpressVPN as the best for streaming.

For more viewing inspiration, fill out your watch list with our picks of the other best new TV shows coming your way this year and beyond.

Paramount Plus and Showtime are merging into a single entity, which will be known (appropriately enough) as Paramount Plus with Showtime.

Both the premium tier of Paramount Plus and the Showtime network on television will now be known as Paramount Plus with Showtime. That's according to The Hollywood Reporter, which obtained a memo sent from Paramount CEO Bob Bakish announcing the change to staff. There's no word on what pricing changes may come for the streaming service when the two branches merge.

The premium tier of Paramount Plus is currently $10 USD per month, and is ad-free in contrast to the $5 per month essential tier. While Paramount Plus and Showtime are currently separate services with separate apps, there is a bundle that includes both: $12 a month with ads or $15 ad-free.

Chris McCarthy, who will be overseeing the Showtime studio and channel, hinted at some show cancellations, saying in his own memo "we will divert investment away from areas that are underperforming and that account for less than 10% of our views. We have already begun conversations with our production partners about what content makes sense moving forward and which shows have franchise potential." However, McCarthy noted several specific shows as strong performers, so it seems the likes of Yellowjackets season 2 will remain safe.

Bakish seemingly acknowledged the possibility of layoffs for staff in his memo, saying "we know this change brings uncertainty for the teams working on these brands and businesses. We are committed to being as transparent and thoughtful as possible throughout this process, and we expect to share additional details in the coming weeks."

For more on what's coming to your screens in the near future, check out our guide to the best new TV shows set to begin in 2023.

Yellowstone season 5's mid-season finale featured some huge moments for the Dutton family. Not only is war now brewing between John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his son Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley), but Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) also finally found out the truth about the train station. Meanwhile, we also got our first look at another new spin-off in the Yellowstone world, as well as catching up with a familiar character.

With so much going on in the latest episode of the Paramount Network and Paramount Plus show, you'll likely be wondering what's next for the rest of season 5. Well, we've got you covered with our complete guide to all of the episodes available, including details on episode titles, release dates, and how you can stream them. And given the latest season is the longest in the show's history, there's a lot more still to enjoy.

Don't forget to read our Yellowstone season 5 release schedule too in order to make sure you don’t miss an episode.

 How many episodes are in Yellowstone season 5? 

Yellowstone season 5 is the show's longest yet with 14 episodes in total. These are split across two parts. The first half has now aired, with the latter expected later in 2023. Check out the runtimes, release dates and episode titles below.

Yellowstone season 5, part 1 

• Yellowstone season 5 episode 1: 'One Hundred Years is Nothing' – out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 2: 'The Sting of Wisdom' – out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 3: 'Tall Drink of Water' – out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 4: 'Horses in Heaven' – out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 5: 'Watch'em Ride Away' – out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 6: 'Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You' – out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 7: 'The Dream Is Not Me' – out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 8: 'A Knife and No Coin' – out now!

Yellowstone season 5, part 2 

There's no exact date for the release of Yellowstone season 5, part 2, but Paramount has confirmed it will be back in summer 2023.

• Yellowstone season 5 episode 9: Summer 2023
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 10: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 11: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 12: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 13: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 14: TBA

How to watch Yellowstone season 5 on Paramount Network and Paramount Plus 

In the US, Yellowstone season 5 was airing on Sunday evenings on the Paramount Network at 8pm ET/PT. However, it's currently on its mid-season break. When it returns, viewers will need a cable subscription to watch the latest episodes, or a subscription to a service that includes the channel, like Sling TV or Fubo TV.

Viewers in the UK, Ireland, and Canada will be able to stream the show with a Paramount Plus membership. New episodes usually arrive a day after the US, on Mondays on the streaming platform.

If you’re watching from somewhere the show isn’t out yet, you can always use a VPN – here's how to watch Yellowstone season 5 from anywhere in the world.

Check out our guide to the best TV shows of all time for what else you can watch right now.

Paramount has finally revealed when Yellowstone season 5 part 2 is set to premiere  – though unfortunately, fans still have a bit of a wait until the Kevin Costner-led show returns.

Filming was paused while the WGA writers' strike and the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike was ongoing, so viewers have had their patience tested when it comes to the next batch of episodes. Doubly so, when they learned that the series wouldn't continue beyond the end of its current chapter in May 2023.

Below, you'll find everything from the lowdown on the cancellation, when we can expect Yellowstone season 5, episode 9, and all of the details on how you can watch the show on the Paramount Network, Paramount Plus, or wherever else you're streaming from.

We've also got a guide to how many episodes are in Yellowstone season 5 to help keep you on track.

When does Yellowstone season 5 return to Paramount Network and Paramount Plus?  

Yellowstone season 5 episode 9 will air on the Paramount Network on Sunday, November 10. It'll air the following day in the UK.

This is much later than the previous plan for the show's final episode. In a trailer earlier this year, it was announced that it would return in summer 2023. Then another report from Deadline, it was announced the show would be back in November 2023. Now, we know, it's a year later.

The delays were likely caused by the strikes, as actor Luke Grimes alluded to in an interview with People back in July 2023. "We have not [started filming the second half of season five] because of the writers’ strike," he explained. "I think we would be if it weren't for that. But that takes precedence over everything. They got to get that all sorted, and then we'll be getting after it."

Luckily, filming is back on as of May 2024, which is a very positive update (via Digital Spy). 

When it does come back, it will likely continue to air on Sunday evenings at 8pm ET/PT. Viewers will need to have a cable subscription that includes the channel. If you have one, you will also be able to stream the show online at ParamountNetwork.com with your cable account details.

It will not be immediately available on Paramount Plus, Hulu, or Netflix in the US. Other options for watching the show include subscriptions to places like Sling TV or Fubo TV, which have packages that include the Paramount Network channel. 

Viewers in the UK will not have to wait much longer when the show returns in the US. The new episodes will air on Mondays on Paramount Plus from midnight GMT, as this is when new content is usually uploaded. In order to watch Yellowstone season 5, you will need a Paramount Plus subscription, which costs £6.99 per month.

 Where can you watch Yellowstone season 5? 

• Australia – Stan ($10/month)
• Canada – Paramount Plus ($9.99/month)
• Ireland – Paramount Plus (€7.99/month)
• UK – Paramount Plus (£6.99/month)
• US – Paramount Network (Sling TV $46/month; Fubo TV $70/month)

Watch Yellowstone season 5 from anywhere in the world 

Yellowstone season 5 can be watched on almost any streaming service listed above. However, if you’re traveling, it may be geo-blocked when you try to access it. A VPN helps you to get around that obstacle.

So, if you're an Australian traveling away from home looking to watch Yellowstone season 5 on Stan, for example, you can get a VPN to set your location to Australia and then watch the show from anywhere in the world. We rate ExpressVPN as the best for streaming.

 How many episodes are in Yellowstone season 5? 

Yellowstone season 5 has been split into two installments for the first time ever. Part one is eight episodes and part two is six, making 14 episodes in total and the longest season of the show to date. Currently, the release dates have only been confirmed for Yellowstone season 5, part 1. Check out the breakdown of these below.

Yellowstone season 5, part 1

• Yellowstone season 5 episode 1: 'One Hundred Years is Nothing' – Out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 2: 'The Sting of Wisdom' – Out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 3: 'Tall Drink of Water' – Out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 4: 'Horses in Heaven' – Out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 5: 'Watch'em Ride Away' – Out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 6: 'Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You' – Out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 7: 'The Dream Is Not Me' – Out now!
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 8: 'A Knife and No Coin' – Out now!

Yellowstone season 5, part 2

• Yellowstone season 5 episode 9: November 10, 2024
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 10: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 11: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 12: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 13: TBA
• Yellowstone season 5 episode 14: TBA

For more viewing inspiration, check out our guides to the most exciting new TV shows coming our way and the best TV shows of all time.

A recent update on Top Gun: Maverick's streaming plans may have grounded any hope of seeing it at home anytime soon, but there's still reason to be optimistic that Maverick will be flying to on-demand before the year is out.

Below, we'll dive into when the Top Gun sequel might be streaming on Paramount Plus. We'll take into account recent industry trends and Paramount's previous plans to help provide a clearer picture for when 2022's biggest movie is coming home.

When is Top Gun: Maverick releasing on streaming?

Nothing official on Top Gun: Maverick coming to Paramount Plus just yet. While the likes of The Lost City and Sonic the Hedgheog 2 spin-dashed their way onto the streamer just a shade over 45 days from their theatrical release, Tom Cruise’s big-budget blockbuster is set to take the opposite approach.

According to Puck (H/T IndieWire), the film is very much locked-in to an exclusive 120-day theatrical window. That means it wouldn’t come to streaming, nor would it be available to rent or buy on digital storefronts, until that period has elapsed. 

Top Gun: Maverick was released on May 27. If the 120-day window holds, it won’t stream on Paramount Plus until September 24 at the earliest. That's quite a wait, but undoubtedly worth it from the perspective of Tom Cruise and those looking to maintain the cinema experience for as long as possible. It should also be available in both the UK and Europe, given the streamer's launch in the region on June 22.

Another update, though, suggests that 120-day window could be shortened.

"The last I saw with Paramount was that the window is 120 days, but Paramount would like to go back to Tom Cruise and negotiate a shorter window in order to capture some of the home video revenue, whether that's on premium video on demand, whether it's on their streaming service Paramount Plus, yet to be determined," Hollywood insider Matthew Belloni said on his podcast, The Town with Matthew Belloni. 

If that's the case, it could aim for around 90 days in August but, with the filming nearing $1 billion at the box office, there's no real incentive for Cruise to negotiate anything before 120 days.

Until then, be sure to check out our interview with Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski as he talks through Iceman and Maverick’s "emotional" reunion.

Namco Bandai's announced it's distributing and co-publishing next year's Star Trek in a partnership with Paramount Pictures, which will be overseeing the game's development. With the inglorious grunt-work of actually making the game being handled by Bioshock 2/Darkness 2 dev Digital Extremes, the title modestly aims to leverage the storied Kirk/Spock pairing into “the ultimate co-op experience” sometime before next May, when the new movie's released. Do or do not, there is no try - isn't that what Star Trek says?

It's a fine week for Namco Bandai, with the company announcing an almost 50% growth in year-over-year profits – despite losing ground in sales outside of Japan, a failing the company aims to address with Western partnerships like the Star Trek deal. It's also announced the formation of a new internal studio, Namco Bandai Studio (what else would you call it?), to handle production of star franchises such as Tekken and Tales

Above: Spock doubtless has a bad feeling about this (oh yeah, we know our Star Trek)

The latter, you'll recall, has been orphaned since the closure last year of Tales Studio – but with Namco Bandai singling out Tales of Xilia as a key driver in last quarter's exceptional growth, the studio's staff will doubtless be well treated at their new home within the freshly-launched studio. May the Force be with them!