"Paramount+ Exclusives Removed from International Lineup"
Paramount+ is removing some international original content across its markets and will not debut some planned programming sourced outside the U.S. as part of its cost management strategy, focusing on big U.S. studio franchises and reducing local and international originals. This move aligns with the industry trend of streamlining content portfolios to prioritize the biggest hits and license programming to third parties. Paramount president and CEO Bob Bakish emphasized the importance of Hollywood hits and global mass appeal content, while assuring that local content will still be part of Paramount's programming mix through its leading free-to-air networks in Australia, Argentina, Chile, and the U.K.