Miramax
Miramax is a privately held film and television production and financing company that owns a library of over 700 titles and produces new content distributed through major studios including Paramount, Amazon MGM, and Disney+. Owned by beIN Media Group since 2016, it serves global audiences via theatrical and streaming channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Miramax does
Miramax is a privately held film and television production and financing company headquartered in the United States, with a library of over 700 titles spanning its 45-year operating history since founding in 1979. The company operates as an asset-light producer-financier, originating or acquiring rights to content and then partnering with major global distributors — notably Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Disney+, and Sony Pictures Classics — for theatrical and streaming release. Miramax is wholly owned by Qatar-based beIN Media Group following its 2016 acquisition, and operates under CEO Jonathan Glickman, appointed April 2024, with Nasser Al-Khelaifi serving as Chairman.
The company's product slate combines franchise revivals (Scary Movie 6 with a $55M domestic opening, The Beekeeper 2) with new IP (Supermax starring Will Smith, Forever produced by Anne Hathaway), television adaptations of library titles (Ella Enchanted at Disney+, Cop Land at Paramount+), and library monetization including the 4K restoration of The Piano and an upcoming Monster Mash animated feature. Miramax also operates internationally, with a 2025 expansion into Arabic-language content through partnerships with Qatar's Film Committee and the Doha Film Institute. The headcount of 11-50 employees indicates a lean operating model, with production capacity delivered through partner studios, talent agreements, and global distribution alliances.
Miramax's revenue mechanics rest on production-financing upside (advance sales of distribution rights, profit participation, and talent back-end participation), library licensing across the 700-title catalog, and brand/IP monetization including merchandise and re-releases. Specific deal economics disclosed include approximately $70 million in worldwide rights value for Supermax to Amazon MGM Studios and a $30 million production budget for Scary Movie 6 against a $55M opening weekend. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with industry practice for production and licensing services.
Miramax firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Miramax
- Legal name
- Miramax, LLC
- Website
- https://www.miramax.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Miramax is a privately held film and television production and financing company that owns a library of over 700 titles and produces new content distributed through major studios including Paramount, Amazon MGM, and Disney+. Owned by beIN Media Group since 2016, it serves global audiences via theatrical and streaming channels.
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Miramax industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Film Production and Distribution
- NAICS
- Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Catalog / Library Distribution & Re-Release (MPADAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution (MPADAJAH)
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Where Miramax is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Miramax business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels2 records
Miramax product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Miramax produces and finances feature films and television series, while monetizing an extensive library of more than 700 titles through licensing and distribution partnerships. The company develops original content, co-produces with major studios and top creative talent, and partners with distributors such as Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, and Disney+ for theatrical and streaming release.
Product overview
Miramax is a film and television production company with an extensive library of iconic films and an active slate of new productions. The company produces and finances films through partnerships with major distributors including Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, and Sony Pictures Classics. Key products include the Scary Movie horror-comedy franchise, The Beekeeper action-thriller sequel, the Supermax prison thriller starring Will Smith, and various library expansions such as the Ella Enchanted TV series and The Piano 4K restoration. Miramax operates under CEO Jonathan Glickman (appointed April 2024) and maintains partnerships for content development with international bodies like Qatar Film Committee.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Scary Movie Franchise Horror parody film franchise spanning six installments since 2000, grossing nearly $1 billion globally. Miramax produces and finances new installments in partnership with Paramount Pictures, with the Wayans brothers returning for the 2026 reboot.
- Supermax Prison thriller action film starring Will Smith as an FBI agent investigating a murder inside the world's most secure prison. Produced by The Picture Company and Westbrook studio, with Miramax as original rights holder.
- Roofman Feature film starring Channing Tatum, produced by Miramax with Jonathan Glickman as producer. Premiered at TIFF 2025.
- Cop Land Series Television series adaptation from James Mangold and Robert Levine, developed with Paramount TV Studios and Miramax. Acquired by Paramount+.
- Monster Mash Animated Movie Animated feature film based on the classic Halloween song 'Monster Mash', being developed by Miramax.
- Forever Epic romance film produced by Anne Hathaway for Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax.
- Ella Enchanted TV Series TV series adaptation based on Miramax library IP, executive produced by Anne Hathaway for Disney+ in collaboration with Miramax and Paramount TV Studios.
- The Beekeeper 2 Sequel to the action thriller The Beekeeper starring Jason Statham. Distributed by Leonine Studios in German-speaking territories with January 2027 theatrical release.
- Amri Biographical drama film about Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil, directed by Mira Nair with Priyanka Chopra Jonas as executive producer. Set across Hungary, France, and India in early 20th century.
- Serendipity Arabic Adaptation Arabic-language adaptation of the romantic comedy Serendipity, developed through Miramax's partnership with Qatar Film Committee.
- The Piano 4K Restoration 4K restoration of the 1993 Oscar-winning film directed by Jane Campion, released by Sony Pictures Classics in the U.S.
Companies that use Miramax
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles3 records
Miramax technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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Miramax partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- James Mangold / Robert LevinecoreMiramax partnered with director James Mangold and writer Robert Levine on 'Cop Land' series adaptation for Paramount+, featuring Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, and others.
- Paramount Pictures / Paramount+coreParamount distributed 'Scary Movie' theatrically while Miramax financed the $30 million production. Also partnering on 'Cop Land' series adaptation for Paramount+ with Robert Levine and Par TV Studios.
- Leonine StudiosminorLeonine Studios acquired distribution rights for 'The Beekeeper 2' starring Jason Statham in German-speaking Europe (excluding Prime Video), releasing theatrically on January 14, 2027. The first film grossed $162.6 million globally.
- Doha Film InstitutecoreMiramax forged a partnership with the Doha Film Institute to support Arabic scripted content development, working together on content creation and regional storytelling initiatives.
- Qatar Film CommitteecoreMiramax has entered into a production partnership with Qatar's Film Committee to develop Arabic-language content, including an adaptation of the romantic comedy 'Serendipity'. This partnership is part of Qatar's strategy to develop its film industry through international collaborations.
- Anne Hathaway / Disney+minorAnne Hathaway is executive producing 'Ella Enchanted' TV series for Disney+ in collaboration with Miramax and Paramount TV Studios. This is part of Disney's expansion of the Miramax library into television content.
- David Gordon Green / Amazon MGM StudioscoreDirector David Gordon Green set to helm 'Supermax', an action-thriller starring Will Smith. Amazon MGM Studios acquired worldwide rights from Miramax for approximately $70 million. Production scheduled to begin mid-August.
- Wayans BrotherscoreMiramax CEO Jonathan Glickman reached out to bring the Wayans brothers back to the Scary Movie franchise with a partnership deal similar to those given to Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. This marked the family's first involvement since the original films in 2000-2001.
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Miramax competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lionsgate: Independent film and television producer-distributor with a large library and active franchise slate (e.g., John Wick, Saw, Hunger Games). Closely comparable to Miramax in model: lean operation, library-driven economics, and reliance on major-studio distribution partnerships.
- A24: Independent film production and distribution company known for elevated genre and prestige titles. Comparable to Miramax in producing and self-/partner-distributing original films, though skewed toward prestige rather than franchise IP.
- Blumhouse Productions: Independent producer specializing in low-budget horror and franchise filmmaking (Halloween, Paranormal Activity). Directly comparable to Miramax's horror franchise playbook (Scary Movie, Halloween library titles) and lean production model.
- STX Entertainment: Independent film and television studio producing mid-budget genre and star-driven projects for global distribution. Similar in leveraging A-list talent (e.g., Bad Moms, Hustlers) and relying on major-studio distribution partners.
- Annapurna Pictures: Independent film production and distribution company focused on prestige and auteur-driven titles. Comparable to Miramax's library-and-talent-driven model, though more concentrated in adult drama and limited library scale.
Broad incumbents
- New Line Cinema: Warner Bros.-owned specialty film label with deep franchise heritage (Lord of the Rings, Conjuring). Comparable as a broad incumbent in film production/distribution, operating within a larger studio ecosystem that Miramax partners with.
- Focus Features: NBCUniversal's specialty film label producing and distributing prestige and arthouse titles. Comparable as an incumbent with library value and partner-distribution model, though embedded in a much larger studio.
- Searchlight Pictures: Disney-owned specialty film label for prestige and platform releases (formerly Fox Searchlight). Comparable as a library-rich specialty film unit operating within a major studio, similar to Miramax's historical Disney ownership.
- Legendary Entertainment: Independent film and television studio producing franchise-driven and tentpole content (Dune, Godzilla). Comparable as a larger independent with a franchise/IP-heavy slate, partnered with majors (Universal, Warner Bros.) for distribution.
Emerging players
- Participant Media: Independent film and media company producing issue-driven feature films and series. Partially comparable to Miramax in producing content for major distribution partners, though focused on socially themed rather than franchise IP.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Miramax leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Miramax funding detail
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Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
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Miramax M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Miramax
What does Miramax do?
Miramax produces and finances feature films and television series, while monetizing an extensive library of more than 700 titles through licensing and distribution partnerships. The company develops original content, co-produces with major studios and top creative talent, and partners with distributors such as Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, and Disney+ for theatrical and streaming release.
Is Miramax a public or private company?
Miramax is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Miramax founded?
Miramax was founded in 1979. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Miramax based?
Miramax is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Miramax's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lionsgate, A24, Blumhouse Productions, STX Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures. Broad incumbents are New Line Cinema, Focus Features, Searchlight Pictures and Legendary Entertainment. Participant Media is listed as an emerging player.
Does Miramax have an API?
No public API is recorded for Miramax.
What industry is Miramax in?
Miramax's product category is Film Production and Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAJAK, Catalog / Library Distribution & Re-Release, with a secondary code of MPADAJAH, Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution. Its NAICS code is 51212 and its SIC code is 7822.