Overview

• Tom Rothman has officially signed a multi-year extension as Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group, ensuring continued leadership at the studio.
• Rothman’s extended tenure makes him Hollywood’s longest-serving film chief, including his previous roles at 20th Century Fox and other major studios.
• Under Rothman, Sony Pictures has achieved record profitability, competing effectively against larger rivals like Disney and Warner Bros. despite lacking extensive proprietary IP libraries.
• Rothman has overseen the success of major franchises such as Spider-Man, Jumanji, Venom, and The Equalizer, as well as critically acclaimed films like Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood and Little Women.
• Sony’s upcoming slate, shaped under Rothman’s leadership, includes high-profile projects like Spider-Man 4, a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, and auteur-driven films from directors such as Taika Waititi and Sam Mendes.