Warner Bros. Pictures has become notorious in recent years for scrapping movies, but in a surprising twist, it seems that the studio has actually come to the rescue of a movie that 
Netflix shut down after budget disputes. Two years after Nancy Meyers’ first movie in a decade found no love at Netflix, it seems that the romantic comedy Paris Paramount will now be financed by Warner Bros., but may surprisingly have even less of a budget than Netflix would have agreed to.
According to a new report from World of Reel, Paris Paramount has been in limbo since 2023 when Netflix would not bend to Meyers’ request for a $150 million budget for her directorial comeback. Although Netflix were reportedly happy to put $130 million into the feature, sources have claimed that despite Warner Bros. agreeing to back the movie, it could be with a budget more in line with $100 million. This makes the news surprising, but not unheard of, as there could be other reasons for Meyers agreeing to work with the studio on the film.
Paris Paramount was originally set to star Owen Wilson, Michael Fassbender, Scarlett Johansson, and Penélope Cruz as its four leads. Due to the length of time that has passed, it has been noted that recasting of the roles is underway, and it could be that some lower paychecks could be as much a reason for this as the time since that casting was put in place. Filming on the movie is expected to start in early 2026.
What Happened to Paris Paramount?
Nancy Meyers was set to make her first movie since 2015’s The Intern with Paris Paramount. The movie was described as a “mega-budget” film, and it was deep in development when Netflix pulled the plug over the disagreement over how much the movie should cost. With four big-name stars on board the project, it was perhaps not surprising that the film brought a hefty price tag with it, but it seemed that in the end, the streamer just decided enough was enough.
Very little was known about Paris Paramount at the time of its cancellation. The four characters played by Johansson, Wilson, Fassbender, and Cruz would come together when two filmmakers were thrown into a new project together following the end of their own personal relationship.
It was a huge surprise when Netflix decided to scrap the film with such a strong cast signed on, and Meyers is looking to make the film her big comeback after a decade out of the industry. With her many previous hits, including the likes of What Women Want and Something’s Gotta Give, it seemed like one of the easiest green lights for Netflix. Considering the kind of budgets they have dished out in the past, the difference of $20 million seems like a petty amount to squabble over once a project was seemingly locked and ready to go. Now it seems like the movie will finally get its chance to shine thanks to Warner Bros.
