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Summit Entertainment, LLC (formerly the Summit Group, Summit Export Group, Summit Entertainment Group Inc., Summit Entertainment Limited, Summit Films Limited, and Summit Entertainment N.V.) is an American film production label of Lionsgate Films, owned by Lionsgate Studios and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It was founded on July 26, 1991.[1]

Key Information

History

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Independent era (1991–2012)

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The company's original logo, used from 1996 to 2007

Summit Entertainment was founded in 1991 as the Summit Group[2] by film producers Bernd Eichinger (Constantin Film), Arnon Milchan (Regency Enterprises), and Andrew G. Vajna (Carolco Pictures and Cinergi Pictures) to handle film sales in foreign countries.[2] Summit officially launched in 1993 by David Garrett, Patrick Wachsberger, and Bob Hayward under the name Summit Entertainment LP as a distribution and sales organization. By 1995 they were producing and co-financing films, and by 1997 they started fully financing films.[2]

Among the company's early successes were American Pie, Donnie Brasco, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Memento, Requiem For A Dream, Die Hard With A Vengeance, The Blair Witch Project, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.[2] In 1998, Summit acquired worldwide distribution rights to the entire filmography of Wim Wenders, including the then-upcoming Buena Vista Social Club, from Road Movies Filmproduktion; the deal however excluded The End of Violence, retained by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Ciby 2000.[3]

In 2006, it became an independent film studio with over a billion dollars in financing backed by Merrill Lynch.[4] Starting in 2007, Summit Entertainment's home video division was distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.[5]

In November 2008, Summit found massive success with the release of Twilight, a teen romance about vampires based on the best-selling book of the same name by Stephenie Meyer that made $408,773,703 worldwide. In the spring of 2009, Summit released Knowing, the company's second movie to open #1 at the box office and made $182,492,056 worldwide.

In November 2009, Summit released the sequel to Twilight titled The Twilight Saga: New Moon, also based on the popular novel by Stephenie Meyer, breaking box office records for first weekend grosses at the time, taking in $142,839,137 in the first three days.[6] In June 2010 Summit released the third film of the Twilight series, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. It broke a midnight screening record of over $30 million and set a one-day Wednesday record of $68.5 million. It became the first movie in the series to cross the $300 million mark domestically. Collectively, the franchise grossed $3.3 billion globally.

In 2008, Summit Entertainment ranked in eighth place among the studios, with a gross of $226.5 million, almost entirely because of the release of Twilight.[7] In 2009, Summit ranked 7th among studios with a gross of $482.5 million.[8]

Other Summit Entertainment releases include: Ender's Game (released November 1, 2013 in the United States; an adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 1985 novel); Mr. & Mrs. Smith ($186,330,000 US box office); The Hurt Locker ($16,400,000 US box office; it garnered Summit its first Best Picture Oscar); La La Land ($151,100,000 US box office; earning Summit their second Best Picture Oscar); Step Up Franchise ($651,000,00 Global box office); Now You See Me ($117,700,000 US box office); the low-budget Push ($31,811,527 US box office); Deepwater Horizon ($61,400,000 US box office); the sleeper hit, RED ($87,940,198 US box office; nominated for a 2010 Golden Globe in the Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical category); Vanilla Sky ($100,618344 US box office); and most recently the popular John Wick Franchise ($1,011,000,000 grossed globally across the four films).

Lionsgate era (2012–present)

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On February 1, 2009, it was announced that Lionsgate would acquire Summit Entertainment, along with its library of six films and rights to the Twilight franchise,[9] but two days later, these merger negotiations broke down due to concerns over changing content.[10] On January 13, 2012, Lionsgate officially acquired Summit Entertainment for $412.5 million.[11] Lionsgate continues to operate Summit Entertainment as a label.

Filmography

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This is a list of films either produced, distributed or represented by Summit Entertainment.

1990s

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Release date Title Notes
November 10, 1991 Ricochet[N 1] international distribution only; produced by HBO, Cinema Plus, Indigo Productions and Silver Pictures[12]
February 7, 1992 Medicine Man[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures
May 22, 1993 Hear No Evil international distribution only[13]
October 28, 1993 The House of the Spirits international distribution outside German-speaking territories only; produced by Constantin Film and Spring Creek Productions[14]
January 20, 1994 Tombstone[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures[15]
February 4, 1994 The Crow[N 3] international distribution only; produced by Entertainment Media Investment Corporation, Pressman Film and Jeff Most Productions[16]
July 14, 1994 Renaissance Man[N 4] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures[17]
September 9, 1994 Color of Night[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures[15]
May 25, 1995 Die Hard with a Vengeance[N 5] international distribution outside Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux, Scandinavia, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Japan and Taiwan only; produced by Cinergi Pictures and 20th Century Fox[18]
July 15, 1995 Judge Dredd[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures and Edward R. Pressman Productions[18]
August 3, 1995 Living in Oblivion international distribution only; produced by JDI Productions and Lemon Sky Productions[18]
November 9, 1995 The Star Maker international distribution outside Italy only; produced by RAI and the Cecchi Gori Group[19]
November 17, 1995 The Scarlet Letter[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures, Lightmotive, Allied Stars and Moving Pictures[20]
February 17, 1996 Nixon[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures and Illusion Entertainment[21]
April 4, 1996 Up Close & Personal[N 4] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures and Avnet/Kerner Productions[21]
October 3, 1996 The Fan select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment, Scott Free Productions and Wendy Finerman Productions[22]
October 4, 1996 Bound international distribution only; produced by Dino De Laurentiis Company and Newmarket Capital Group[22]
October 25, 1996 Twelfth Night: Or What You Will international distribution only; co-production with Fine Line Features, BBC Films and Renaissance Films[22]
December 19, 1996 Evita[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures and Dirty Hands[18]
February 28, 1997 Donnie Brasco select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment, Baltimore Pictures and Mark Johnson Productions
February 27, 1997 Smilla's Sense of Snow international distribution outside German-speaking territories only; produced by Constantin Film[23]
May 8, 1997 Shadow Conspiracy[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures[18]
October 17, 1997 I Know What You Did Last Summer select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment and Original Film
October 24, 1997 'Til There Was You select international distribution only; produced by Lakeshore Entertainment[22]
November 17, 1997 Seven Years in Tibet select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment, Reperage Productions, Vanguard Films and Applecross Productions[24]
December 19, 1997 Open Your Eyes co-production with Redbus Film Distribution and LIVE Entertainment[25]
January 30, 1998 Desperate Measures select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment and Eaglepoint Productions
February 12, 1998 Affliction international distribution only; produced by Largo Entertainment, Reisman Productions and Kingsgate Films[26]
March 20, 1998 Wild Things select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment
April 3, 1998 Deep Rising[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures and Calimari Productions
April 15, 1998 John Carpenter's Vampires international distribution outside the U.K., Ireland, Scandinavia and Benelux only; produced by Largo Entertainment, JVC, Film Office, Spooky Tooth Productions and Storm King Productions[26]
May 1, 1998 Les Miserables distribution in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment, Sarah Radclyffe Productions and James Gorman Productions
May 8, 1998 An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn[N 2] select international distribution only; produced by Cinergi Pictures
May 22, 1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas[N 6] international distribution outside the U.K., Ireland and Scandinavia only; produced by Universal Pictures and Rhino Films
August 21, 1998 Dance with Me distribution in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment and Weissman/Egawa Productions
August 23, 1998 Pi[N 7] international distribution only; produced by Protozoa Pictures, Harvest Film Works, Truth & Soul and Plantain Films[27]
January 22, 1999 Gloria select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment and Eagle Point Productions
January 24, 1999 Kill the Man co-production with Square Dog Pictures
February 5, 1999 The Theory of Flight international distribution only; produced by Distant Horizon and BBC Films[28]
March 5, 1999 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels international distribution only; produced by The Steve Tisch Company and SKA Films[29]
March 12, 1999 The Deep End of the Ocean distribution in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain only; produced by Mandalay Entertainment and Via Rosa Productions
Wing Commander distribution only; produced by No Prisoners Productions, Digital Anvil, Origin Systems and the Carousel Picture Company[30]
March 31, 1999 The Way We Laughed distribution outside Italy only; produced by Cecchi Gori Group[31]
May 7, 1999 Buena Vista Social Club international distribution only; produced by Road Movies Filmproduktion, Kintop Pictures, Arte and Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos[32]
May 9, 1999 Payback Japanese sales only; produced by Icon Productions[33]
May 28, 1999 The Loss of Sexual Innocence co-production with Sony Pictures Classics[25]
July 9, 1999 American Pie[N 6] international distribution outside the U.K., Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand only; produced by Universal Pictures, Newmarket Capital Group and Zide/Perry Productions[34]
July 28, 1999 The Blair Witch Project international distribution only; produced by Haxan Films[27]
August 25, 1999 The Ninth Gate international distribution only; produced by Artisan Entertainment[27]
August 26, 1999 Cruel Intentions distribution in Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain only; produced by Newmarket Capital Group and Original Film
September 10, 1999 Grey Owl international distribution only; produced by Largo Entertainment and Allied Filmmakers[26]
September 17, 1999 Breakfast of Champions select international distribution only; produced by Flying Heart Films
September 17, 1999 Splendor co-production with Newmarket Capital Group and Samuel Goldwyn Films
November 6, 1999 Analyze This Japanese sales only; produced by Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment, Baltimore Pictures, Spring Creek Pictures, Tribeca Productions and Face Productions[33]
November 19, 1999 Sleepy Hollow select international distribution only; produced by Paramount Pictures, Mandalay Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions and American Zoetrope

2000s

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Release date Title Notes
May 27, 2000 Any Given Sunday Japanese sales only; produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Ixtlan and The Donners' Company[33]
August 30, 2000 Nurse Betty international distribution only; produced by Intermedia, Pacifica Film, Propaganda Films and ab'-strakt pictures[35]
October 27, 2000 Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 international distribution only; produced by Artisan Entertainment and Haxan Films[27]
November 17, 2000 Chuck & Buck international distribution only; produced by Artisan Entertainment, Blow Up Pictures and Flan de Coco Films[27]
December 15, 2000 Requiem for a Dream international distribution only; produced by Protozoa Pictures and Thousand Words[36]
March 16, 2001 Enemy at the Gates select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Pictures and Reperage Films
Memento co-production with Newmarket Films
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2017
April 1, 2001 The Mexican distribution in Germany, Austria, Spain and Japan only; produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Newmarket Films[37]
April 26, 2001 Panic international distribution only; produced by The Vault and Mad Chance Productions[27]
July 13, 2001 The Score select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Pictures and Horseshoe Bay Productions
October 18, 2001 Made international distribution only; produced by Artisan Entertainment and Resnick Interactive Development[27]
November 23, 2001 Novocaine international distribution only; produced by Artisan Entertainment[27]
December 5, 2001 The Affair of the Necklace international distribution outside Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, France and Italy only; produced by Alcon Entertainment
December 14, 2001 Vanilla Sky studio credit only; co-production with Paramount Pictures, Cruise/Wagner Productions and Artisan Entertainment
January 13, 2002 Stark Raving Mad direct-to-video; co-production with Newmarket Films; distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
February 15, 2002 Crossroads international distribution only; produced by Zomba Films and MTV Films; rights currently owned by Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records
May 24, 2002 Insomnia international distribution outside France and Germany only; produced by Alcon Entertainment
August 23, 2002 Serving Sara select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Pictures, Illusion Productions and Halsted Pictures
November 6, 2002 Femme Fatale select international distribution only; produced by Quinta Communications and Epsilon Motion Pictures[38]
April 11, 2003 Holes select international distribution only; produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media, Phoenix Pictures and Chicago Pacific Entertainment[39]
May 30, 2003 Wrong Turn international distribution outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland only; co-production with Constantin Film and Newmarket Films
September 4, 2003 Ghosts of the Abyss international distribution outside the U.K. and Ireland only; produced by Walden Media and Earthship Productions[40]
October 24, 2003 Beyond Borders select international distribution only; produced by Mandalay Pictures and Camelot Pictures
February 27, 2004 The Statement international distribution outside Australia and New Zealand only[41]
March 12, 2004 Twisted international distribution outside Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Austria only; produced by Paramount Pictures, Intertainment AG and Kopelson Productions[42]
April 1, 2004 Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Asian distribution only; produced by Lions Gate Films, Miramax Films and Lawrence Bender Productions[43]
April 15, 2004 The Punisher international distribution only; produced by Lions Gate Films, Marvel Entertainment and Valhalla Motion Pictures[44]
June 16, 2004 Around the World in 80 Days international distribution only; produced by Walden Media
September 10, 2004 Resident Evil: Apocalypse international distribution outside Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Japan, Spain, Scandinavia, India, Pakistan, South Africa and Portugal only; produced by Constantin Film, Davis Films and Impact Pictures[45]
October 28, 2004 Being Julia international distribution outside the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa only[46]
November 24, 2004 Alexander international distribution outside Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Italy under I.S. Film Distribution only; produced by Intermedia Films, IMF Productions and Moritz Borman Productions
January 14, 2005 Racing Stripes international distribution only; produced by Alcon Entertainment
March 11, 2005 Dot the I co-production with Artisan Entertainment
April 1, 2005 The Jacket international distribution outside the U.K., Ireland and the Philippines only; produced by Mandalay Pictures, 2929 Entertainment and Section Eight Productions[47]
April 8, 2005 Sahara international distribution outside the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and Italy only; produced by Bristol Bay Productions, Walden Media and Baldwin Entertainment Group
April 21, 2005 Inside Deep Throat international distribution only; produced by HBO Documentary Films, World of Wonder and Imagine Entertainment[48]
June 7, 2005 Mr. & Mrs. Smith distribution in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Eastern Europe, the CIS, the Middle East and Turkey only; co-production with Regency Enterprises, New Regency Productions and Weed Road Pictures
September 22, 2005 Down in the Valley international distribution only; produced by Element Films[49]
September 23, 2005 Oliver Twist international distribution only; produced by RP Productions, Runteam Ltd. and Etic Films
October 14, 2005 Domino international distribution outside France only; produced by Davis Films and Scott Free Productions[50]
November 10, 2005 Where the Truth Lies international distribution only; produced by Serendipity Point Films[51]
May 23, 2006 Babel international distribution outside Latin America, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Spain only; produced by Zeta Film, Central Films and Media Rights Capital
August 11, 2006 Step Up international distribution outside Spain only; co-production with Touchstone Pictures and Offspring Entertainment
August 18, 2006 Harsh Times international distribution only; produced by Bauer Martinez Studios and Crave Films[51]
September 7, 2006 DOA: Dead or Alive international distribution outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland only; produced by Constantin Film, Impact Pictures and Mindfire Entertainment
September 15, 2006 Keeping Mum co-production with Tusk Productions
November 17, 2006 Lies & Alibis co-production with Destination Films and Endgame Entertainment
December 27, 2006 Perfume international distribution outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland only; produced by Constantin Film, Davis Films, NEF Productions and Castelao Productions
January 5, 2007 Miss Potter international distribution only[52]
February 16, 2007 Bridge to Terabithia international distribution outside Australia and New Zealand only; produced by Walden Media
May 16, 2007 Once international distribution only
July 27, 2007 I Know Who Killed Me international distribution outside Germany and Austria only; produced by 360 Pictures[53]
September 14, 2007 In the Valley of Elah international distribution only; produced by Samuels Media; rights currently owned by FilmNation Entertainment
October 5, 2007 Michael Clayton international distribution only; produced by Samuels Media; Castle Rock Entertainment, Mirage Enterprises and Section Eight Productions; rights currently owned by FilmNation Entertainment
November 9, 2007 P2
November 16, 2007 Love in the Time of Cholera international distribution only; produced by Stone Village Pictures and Grosvenor Park Productions[54]
December 21, 2007 P.S. I Love You international distribution only; produced by Alcon Entertainment, Grosvenor Park Productions and 2S Films[55]
February 8, 2008 The Hottie & the Nottie co-production with Regent Releasing and Purple Pictures
February 14, 2008 Step Up 2: The Streets international distribution outside Spain only; co-production with Touchstone Pictures and Offspring Entertainment
February 29, 2008 Penelope North American distribution only
March 14, 2008 Never Back Down co-production with Mandalay Independent Pictures
April 3, 2008 Nim's Island international distribution only; produced by Walden Media[56]
August 15, 2008 Fly Me to the Moon U.S. distribution only, produced by NWave Pictures and Illuminata Pictures
August 29, 2008 Disaster Movie international distribution only; produced by Grosvenor Park Productions[57]
October 10, 2008 City of Ember international distribution only; produced by Walden Media and Playtone[56]
Happy-Go-Lucky international distribution only; produced by Film4 Productions and Ingenious Media
October 17, 2008 Sex Drive co-production with Alloy Entertainment
November 21, 2008 Twilight co-production with Sunswept Entertainment and Temple Hill Entertainment
February 6, 2009 Push distribution outside the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand only; co-production with Icon Productions and Infinity Features
March 20, 2009 Knowing co-production with Escape Artists
May 8, 2009 Next Day Air
May 15, 2009 The Brothers Bloom North American distribution only; co-production with Endgame Entertainment
June 26, 2009 The Hurt Locker North American distribution only; produced by Voltage Pictures
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2020
August 6, 2009 Bandslam co-production with Walden Media
September 11, 2009 Sorority Row
October 23, 2009 Astro Boy distribution outside Japan, China and Hong Kong only; co-production with Imagi Animation Studios
November 20, 2009 The Twilight Saga: New Moon co-production with Sunswept Entertainment and Temple Hill Entertainment

2010s

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Release date Title Notes
January 15, 2010 The Book of Eli international distribution only; produced by Alcon Entertainment and Silver Pictures
March 12, 2010 Remember Me co-production with Underground Films
March 19, 2010 The Ghost Writer distribution outside France only; produced by RP Films, France 2 Cinéma, Studio Babelsberg and Runteam III
April 8, 2010 The Runaways international distribution only; produced by River Road Entertainment and Linson Films; rights currently owned by StudioCanal[58]
April 30, 2010 Furry Vengeance co-production with Participant Media
May 14, 2010 Letters to Juliet co-production with Atmosphere Pictures MM
June 30, 2010 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse co-production with Sunswept Entertainment and Temple Hill Entertainment
August 6, 2010 Step Up 3D international distribution outside Latin America and Spain only; co-production with Touchstone Pictures and Offspring Entertainment
October 15, 2010 Red co-production with DC Comics and Di Bonaventura Pictures
November 5, 2010 Fair Game co-production with River Road Entertainment; international rights currently owned by StudioCanal
February 25, 2011 Drive Angry North American distribution only; produced by Millennium Films and Nu Image
April 1, 2011 Source Code co-production with Vendome Pictures and The Mark Gordon Company
May 6, 2011 The Beaver co-production with Participant Media and Anonymous Content
May 17, 2011 The Tree of Life international distribution outside the UK and Ireland only; produced by River Road Entertainment and Plan B Entertainment; rights currently owned by StudioCanal[59]
June 24, 2011 A Better Life co-production with Depth of Field
September 30, 2011 50/50 North American distribution only; produced by Mandate Pictures and Point Grey Pictures
October 21, 2011 The Three Musketeers co-production with Constantin Film, NEF Productions and Impact Pictures
November 18, 2011 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 co-production with Sunswept Entertainment and Temple Hill Entertainment
December 25, 2011 The Darkest Hour North American distribution only; co-production with Regency Enterprises and New Regency Productions
January 27, 2012 Man on a Ledge co-production with Di Bonaventura Pictures
February 24, 2012 Gone co-production with Lakeshore Entertainment and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment; last film before Summit Entertainment was absorbed by Lionsgate
distributed by Lionsgate
July 27, 2012 Step Up: Revolution co-production with Offspring Entertainment; first film after Lionsgate acquired Summit
September 7, 2012 The Cold Light of Day co-production with Intrepid Pictures
September 21, 2012 The Perks of Being a Wallflower co-production with Mr. Mudd
October 12, 2012 Sinister US distribution only; produced by Blumhouse Productions and Alliance Films
October 19, 2012 Alex Cross US distribution only; produced by Emmett/Furla Films, Block/Hanson Productions, James Patterson Entertainment, QED International and Envision Entertainment
November 16, 2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 co-production with Sunswept Entertainment and Temple Hill Entertainment
December 21, 2012 The Impossible distribution outside Spain only; produced by Telecinco Cinema and Apaches Entertainment
February 1, 2013 Warm Bodies co-production with Mandeville Films
February 22, 2013 Snitch US distribution only; produced by Exclusive Media and Participant Media
May 31, 2013 Now You See Me co-production with K/O Paper Products
July 3, 2013 Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain co-production with Codeblack Films and 3 Arts Entertainment
July 19, 2013 Red 2 co-production with DC Comics and Di Bonaventura Pictures
August 6, 2013 Gallowwalkers co-production with Boundless Pictures and Jack Bowyer Productions
October 18, 2013 Escape Plan co-production with Emmett/Furla Films, Mark Canton Productions, Envision Entertainment and Boies/Schiller Film Group
November 1, 2013 Ender's Game North American distribution only; co-production with OddLot Entertainment, Chartoff Productions, Sierra/Affinity and K/O Paper Products
November 8, 2013 12 Years a Slave international distribution only; produced by Film4 Productions, Regency Enterprises, River Road Entertainment, Plan B Entertainment and New Regency Productions; rights currently owned by StudioCanal
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2023
January 10, 2014 The Legend of Hercules North American, UK and Irish distribution only; co-production with Millennium Films
February 21, 2014 Pompeii international distribution outside Germany and Austria only; produced by Constantin Film and Impact Pictures
March 21, 2014 Divergent co-production with Red Wagon Entertainment
April 11, 2014 Draft Day co-production with OddLot Entertainment and The Montecito Picture Company
April 18, 2014 Transcendence international distribution outside China only; produced by Alcon Entertainment and DMG Entertainment
May 9, 2014 Tarzan distribution outside Germany and Austria; co-production with Constantin Film, Ambient Entertainment and Deustcher Filmforderfonds
August 8, 2014 Step Up: All In co-production with Offspring Entertainment
October 24, 2014 John Wick distribution only; produced by Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Productions
March 20, 2015 The Divergent Series: Insurgent co-production with Red Wagon Entertainment and Mandeville Films
April 17, 2015 Child 44 co-production with Worldview Entertainment and Scott Free Productions
October 2, 2015 Freeheld North American distribution only; produced by Endgame Entertainment
October 23, 2015 The Last Witch Hunter co-production with One Race Films
February 26, 2016 Gods of Egypt co-production with Thunder Road Films and Mystery Clock Cinema
March 18, 2016 The Divergent Series: Allegiant co-production with Red Wagon Entertainment and Mandeville Films
April 15, 2016 Criminal North American, UK and Irish distribution only; produced by Millennium Films, BenderSpink and Campbell-Grobman Films
June 10, 2016 Genius co-distribution with Roadside Attractions only; produced by FilmNation Entertainment, Riverstone Pictures and Ingenious Media
June 10, 2016 Now You See Me 2 co-production with K/O Paper Products
July 29, 2016 Indignation North American co-distribution with Roadside Attractions only
August 26, 2016 Mechanic: Resurrection US, UK and Irish distribution under Summit Premiere only; produced by Millennium Media, Chartoff Productions, Winkler Films and Campbell-Grobman Films
September 2, 2016 The 9th Life of Louis Drax US distribution under Summit Premiere only; co-production with Miramax, Sierra/Affinity, Brightlight Pictures and Fire Axe Pictures
September 9, 2016 The Wild Life US distribution only; produced by StudioCanal and nWave Pictures
September 30, 2016 Deepwater Horizon co-production with Participant Media and Di Bonaventura Pictures
November 4, 2016 Hacksaw Ridge US, UK and Irish distribution only; produced by Cross Creek Pictures, AI Film, Dearmest Films and IM Global
December 9, 2016 La La Land co-production with Marc Platt Productions and Black Label Media
February 10, 2017 John Wick: Chapter 2 co-production with Thunder Road Pictures and 87Eleven Productions
February 24, 2017 Rock Dog US distribution under Summit Premiere only; produced by Huayi Brothers and Mandoo Pictures
March 3, 2017 The Shack
June 16, 2017 All Eyez on Me US, UK and Irish distribution only; produced by Morgan Creek Entertainment, The Program Pictures and Codeblack Films[60]
August 18, 2017 The Hitman's Bodyguard US, UK and Irish distribution only; produced by Millennium Media, Cristal Pictures, Campbell-Grobman Films and Nu Boyana Film Studios
October 20, 2017 Only the Brave international distribution outside Latin America and Spain only; produced by Black Label Media, Di Bonaventura Pictures, and Condé Nast Entertainment; distributed in North America by Sony Pictures Releasing and Columbia Pictures
February 16, 2018 Early Man US distribution only; produced by StudioCanal, Aardman Animations and British Film Institute[61]
April 20, 2018 Traffik co-distribution with Codeblack Films only
June 29, 2018 Escape Plan 2: Hades co-production with Grindstone Entertainment Group, Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films, Leomus Pictures, The Fyzz Facility, and Ingenious Media
June 29, 2018 Uncle Drew co-production with Temple Hill Entertainment
July 20, 2018 Blindspotting co-distribution with Codeblack Films only
August 17, 2018 Down a Dark Hall co-production with Fickle Fish Films, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Nostromo Pictures[62]
August 31, 2018 Kin co-production with No Trace Camping, 21 Laps Entertainment and Endeavor Content
October 26, 2018 Hunter Killer US, UK and Irish distribution under Summit Premiere only; co-production with Millennium Media, Original Film, G-BASE and Relativity Media
November 21, 2018 Robin Hood co-production with Appian Way Productions, Safehouse Pictures and Thunder Road Films
February 8, 2019 Cold Pursuit US distribution only; produced by StudioCanal, Paradox Films and MAS Production
March 22, 2019 Dragged Across Concrete US distribution only; produced by Unified Pictures, Assemble Media, Cinestate, Endeavor Content, Look to the Sky Films, and Moot Point Productions
April 12, 2019 Hellboy US, UK and Irish distribution only; produced by Millennium Media, Lawrence Gordon/Lloyd Levin Productions, Davis Films, Dark Horse Entertainment, Nu Boyana Film Studios and Campbell-Grobman Films
May 3, 2019 Long Shot co-production with Good Universe, Point Grey Pictures and Denver and Delilah Productions
May 17, 2019 John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum co-production with Thunder Road Pictures and 87Eleven Productions
June 21, 2019 Anna distribution outside France only; produced by EuropaCorp and TF1 Films Production
June 26, 2019 Step Up: Year of the Dance uncredited; co-production with Yue Hua Pictures and Shanghai Infinity Pictures
July 2, 2019 Escape Plan: The Extractors co-production with Grindstone Entertainment Group, Highland Film Group, Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films, Leomus Pictures, Diamond Film Productions, The Fyzz Facility, Ingenious Media and MoviePass Films
November 8, 2019 Midway US, UK and Irish distribution only; produced by Centropolis Entertainment, AGC Studios, Ruyi Films, Starlight Culture Entertainment, Street Entertainment, Entertainment One, Bona Film Group and the Mark Gordon Company

2020s

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Release date Title Notes
October 8, 2020 Run distributed by Hulu
December 18, 2020 Fatale North American, UK, Irish and French distribution only; produced by Endeavor Content and Hidden Empire Film Group
April 9, 2021 Voyagers US distribution only; produced by AGC Studios, Thunder Road Films and Ingenious Media
June 16, 2021 Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard US, UK and Irish distribution only; produced by Millennium Media and Campbell Grobman Films
February 4, 2022 Moonfall North American distribution only; produced by Centropolis Entertainment, AGC Studios, Street Entertainment, Tencent Pictures and Huayi Brothers
January 27, 2023 Shotgun Wedding co-production with Mandeville Films and Nuyorican Productions; distributed by Amazon Studios
March 24, 2023 John Wick: Chapter 4 co-production with Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Entertainment
August 9, 2024 Borderlands co-production with Media Capital Technologies, Arad Productions, Picturestart, Gearbox Studios and 2K
September 20, 2024 Never Let Go co-production with Media Capital Technologies, 21 Laps Entertainment and HalleHolly[63][64]
May 9, 2025 Wick Is Pain [65]
June 6, 2025 Ballerina co-production with Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Entertainment
November 14, 2025 Now You See Me: Now You Don't co-production with Secret Hideout

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Summit Entertainment

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Summit Entertainment is an American , financing, and distribution company founded in as a to handle international sales, which later expanded into full-scale production and domestic distribution. The company was established by prominent producers of , of , and of (formerly associated with ), initially operating as the Summit Group to facilitate global distribution of their projects. Over the years, Summit transitioned into a mini-major studio, achieving critical and commercial breakthroughs with films such as (2008), which won six including Best Picture, and the Step Up dance franchise, which collectively grossed over $420 million worldwide by 2010. Summit's most defining success came with the Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012), adapted from Stephenie Meyer's novels, which starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner and became a global phenomenon, grossing more than $3.3 billion worldwide across five installments. The franchise's massive box office performance, including The Twilight Saga: New Moon earning $710 million and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 topping $829 million, solidified Summit's reputation for teen-oriented blockbusters and ancillary revenue streams like home video and merchandising. In January 2012, Lionsgate acquired Summit for $412.5 million in cash and stock, integrating it as a key label within Lionsgate's portfolio to bolster its library of over 13,000 titles and expand theatrical releases. Under Lionsgate, Summit has continued producing and distributing films, including recent efforts like the 2025 re-release of Twilight, which earned $1.55 million in its opening day, demonstrating the enduring appeal of its flagship properties.

History

Founding and early development (1991–2005)

Summit Entertainment traces its origins to the , established on July 26, 1991, as a for international film sales by producers of , of , and of and . The entity was formed to handle foreign distribution rights for films from its founding partners, leveraging their production slates to secure overseas deals amid a competitive global market for independent cinema. Initial operations focused on sales representation, with the group's structure providing the financial foundation through contributions from the partners' established companies, enabling early market entry without financing. In 1993, the company officially launched as Summit Entertainment LP under the leadership of David Garrett, Patrick Wachsberger, and Bob Hayward, shifting emphasis to broader distribution and sales activities while retaining its core focus on international markets. Headquartered in , Summit quickly built a reputation for packaging and selling rights to mid-budget films, establishing offices to facilitate deals at major trade events like the and . This relaunch marked a professionalization of operations, with the trio's expertise in sales driving revenue through output deals and selective partnerships. Among its early successes, Summit handled foreign sales for notable titles such as Donnie Brasco (1997), partnering with Mandalay Entertainment to secure international distribution for the crime drama starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. The company also represented American Pie (1999), collaborating with Universal Pictures to sell rights outside key English-speaking territories, contributing to the teen comedy's global box office of over $235 million. Similarly, Summit facilitated international sales for Memento (2000), supporting Newmarket Films in expanding Christopher Nolan's thriller to over 500 screens abroad after its domestic release. These projects exemplified Summit's role as a key player in bridging U.S. independents with global buyers. By the early , Summit began evolving from a pure sales agent into a mini-major studio, gradually incorporating production and co-financing elements to control more of the pipeline. This transition involved selective investments in development and distribution, positioning Summit for greater autonomy in an industry favoring integrated operations by the mid-.

Expansion and key successes (2006–2012)

In , Summit Entertainment secured over $1 billion in financing led by Merrill Lynch and a of investors, enabling the company to transition from international sales to a full-service production and worldwide distribution studio. This capital infusion supported the development of an in-house slate of films, marking a pivotal shift toward independent production while leveraging Summit's established expertise in global rights management. To lead this expansion, Rob Friedman, formerly vice chairman and chief operating officer at , joined as co-chairman and CEO in 2007, partnering with existing president Patrick Wachsberger. Under their leadership, Summit prioritized high-profile aimed at broad audiences, building on the company's prior success in pre-sales to finance ambitious projects. Summit's first major production push included the launch of the Step Up franchise, beginning with Step Up in 2006, which spawned sequels and collectively grossed approximately $580 million worldwide across four films by 2012. The Twilight Saga marked an even greater breakthrough, with the inaugural film Twilight (2008) earning $403 million globally and establishing Summit as a key player in adaptations. Sequels amplified this success, notably The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), which achieved a $142 million domestic opening weekend and propelled the series toward blockbuster status. Beyond franchises, Summit released standalone hits like Knowing (2009), a science-fiction thriller starring that opened at number one domestically, and (2011), a time-loop directed by featuring . Summit also acquired wide release rights and managed international rollout for (2008), earning its first despite originating as a low-budget independent production. These projects diversified Summit's portfolio, blending speculative genres with strong international appeal to sustain momentum leading into its 2012 acquisition. Financially, the period solidified Summit's rise, with 2008 domestic grosses totaling $226.5 million, securing an eighth-place ranking among studios largely driven by 's performance. In 2009, revenues surged to $482.5 million domestically, elevating Summit to seventh place amid the sequels and Knowing's contributions. This growth underscored the studio's effective strategy in targeting franchise potential and mid-budget spectacles.

Acquisition and integration with Lionsgate (2012–present)

In January 2012, Lionsgate acquired Summit Entertainment for $412.5 million in a deal consisting of cash and stock, along with the assumption of Summit's debt. Following the acquisition, Summit co-chairs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger were appointed to lead Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group, overseeing domestic and international acquisition, production, and distribution. Post-acquisition, Summit operated as a key label within Lionsgate, retaining and expanding on pre-existing assets such as the Twilight and Step Up franchises while focusing on new productions. The label played a central role in developing the franchise, which began in 2014 and has generated over $1.01 billion in worldwide gross through its mainline entries. This integration allowed Lionsgate to leverage Summit's expertise in action-oriented content, enhancing the parent company's overall film portfolio. Recent projects under the Summit label include , released in March 2023, which became the highest-grossing installment in the series with approximately $440 million worldwide. In 2025, the spin-off (also known as From the World of John Wick: Ballerina) was released on June 6, distributed by Lionsgate and Summit, expanding the franchise's universe with a focus on action and revenge themes. Additionally, Lionsgate launched the John Wick Experience, an immersive attraction at in , debuting in March 2025 to extend the brand into experiential entertainment. Financially, the integration has streamlined operations, with contributing to Lionsgate's annual film slates through targeted genres such as action thrillers and adaptations, as seen in ongoing franchise expansions. In 2024 and 2025, Lionsgate's slate included multiple Summit-involved releases emphasizing high-concept action, supporting the company's recovery in theatrical revenues. In October 2025, Lionsgate and Summit re-released the Twilight Saga films, with the original Twilight earning $1.55 million on its opening day and the series collectively grossing over $3.5 million in its first week, underscoring the enduring appeal of Summit's properties. Amid these developments, Lionsgate engaged in early 2025 discussions with regarding potential partnerships or acquisitions, aimed at further consolidating resources in .

Film productions

Major franchises

Summit Entertainment's most prominent franchise is the Twilight Saga, a five-film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's young adult novel series that ran from 2008 to 2012. The series began with Twilight, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, which introduced the romantic vampire storyline centering on Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, and was followed by The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009, directed by Chris Weitz), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010, directed by David Slade), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011, directed by Bill Condon), and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012, also directed by Condon). Collectively, the films grossed over $3 billion worldwide, establishing Summit as a key player in YA adaptations and sparking a cultural phenomenon that influenced teen literature, fashion, and fandom culture in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The franchise's success stemmed from its faithful adaptation of Meyer's themes of forbidden love and supernatural elements, combined with strategic marketing targeted at adolescent audiences, which drove repeat viewings and merchandise sales. Another early cornerstone for Summit was the Step Up dance franchise, comprising six films released between 2006 and 2019 that blended romance, hip-hop culture, and choreography. The series launched with Step Up (2006), a collaboration with Touchstone Pictures featuring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan in a story of street dancers finding common ground, and continued with Step Up 2: The Streets (2008), Step Up 3D (2010), Step Up Revolution (2012), Step Up: All In (2014), and Step Up: Year of the Dance (2019). The films amassed approximately $651 million in global box office earnings, emphasizing accessible narratives of aspiration and partnership through dance competitions and urban settings. Produced with input from choreographers like Jamal Sims and featuring original soundtracks that boosted visibility on platforms like MTV, the franchise highlighted Summit's approach to low-budget, high-energy genre films that capitalized on emerging talents and viral dance trends. The John Wick series, initiated in 2014 and ongoing, represents Summit's pivot to high-octane action-thrillers, created by screenwriter and starring as the titular retired hitman seeking vengeance. The core quartet includes (2014, directed by ), (2017), (2019), and (2023), alongside the 2025 spin-off From the World of John Wick: Ballerina directed by and starring . Through Chapter 4, the main films generated $1.01 billion worldwide, with Ballerina adding $131 million, for a franchise total exceeding $1.14 billion; this success revitalized the action genre through innovative "gun-fu" choreography blending and firearms, drawing from influences like John Woo's cinema. Culturally, the series has fostered a dedicated fanbase for its mythic assassin underworld, complete with gold coins and continental hotels, and expanded into cross-media ventures including the John Wick Chronicles (2017) and immersive experiences like the John Wick Experience pop-up events. Summit also developed the Now You See Me franchise, a heist series infused with magic illusions, beginning with Now You See Me (2013, directed by ) and followed by (2016, directed by ) and Now You See Me 3 (2025). The first three installments, featuring ensembles led by , , and as the "Four Horsemen" magicians pulling off Robin Hood-style cons, have collectively earned approximately $762 million globally as of November 19, 2025, appealing to audiences with clever twists and ensemble dynamics. The franchise's strategy leveraged practical effects and misdirection to mirror its thematic sleight-of-hand, positioning Summit as adept at mid-budget entertainers that blend spectacle with intellectual puzzles. Overall, Summit's franchise approach emphasized genre-specific targeting: young adult romance and supernatural elements for Twilight to capture book-to-film loyalty; rhythmic, aspirational dance stories in Step Up for youth demographics; visceral action innovation in John Wick to build a shared universe with merchandising potential; and illusionary capers in Now You See Me for broad family appeal. This diversification not only drove financial returns but also enabled cross-media extensions, such as John Wick's gaming and live events, solidifying Summit's role in sustaining long-term intellectual properties post its 2012 Lionsgate acquisition.

Standalone films and awards

Summit Entertainment has produced and distributed several notable standalone films outside its major franchises, often emphasizing prestige dramas, thrillers, and independent projects that garnered critical acclaim and awards recognition. One of its earliest significant distributions was the 1997 crime drama Donnie Brasco, directed by Mike Newell and starring and , which received Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Pacino) and Best Director (Newell). A landmark achievement came with the 2008 war thriller , directed by , which Summit acquired for U.S. distribution rights at the for $1.5 million after its independent production with a $15 million budget financed through . The film won six , including Best Picture, Best Director (the first for a woman, Bigelow), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing, establishing Summit's reputation for championing award-contending cinema. It also secured six BAFTA Awards, including Best Film, and grossed $49.2 million worldwide against its modest budget. In the thriller genre, Summit released Knowing in 2009, a sci-fi disaster film directed by Alex Proyas and starring Nicolas Cage, which the company financially backed and distributed domestically. The project earned one win and six nominations at the Saturn Awards, including for Best Science Fiction Film, though it received mixed reviews with a 35% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It performed strongly at the box office, opening to $24.8 million and ultimately grossing over $186 million worldwide. Similarly, the 2011 time-loop thriller Source Code, directed by Duncan Jones and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, was a Summit release that premiered at South by Southwest and received positive reception, holding a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic rating of 74; it earned a Hugo Award nomination for Best Dramatic Presentation and one Scream Award win. Following its 2012 acquisition by Lionsgate, Summit continued to support high-profile standalone releases under the integrated banner, exemplified by the 2016 musical romance , directed by and produced in partnership with Marc Platt Productions and others, with Lionsgate handling distribution. The film tied the record with 14 Academy Award nominations and won six, including Best Director (), Best Actress (), Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Production Design, and Best Sound Mixing. It achieved widespread critical praise, earning a 91% approval rating, and commercial success with a global of $522 million on a $30 million budget.

Corporate structure

Leadership and key personnel

In 1993, the company officially launched as Summit Entertainment LP under the operational leadership of as president of international sales, Patrick Wachsberger as co-president, and Bob Hayward as , shifting focus to production, distribution, and global sales. Rob Friedman joined Summit in 2007 as co-chairman and CEO, bringing extensive distribution experience from prior roles at and , which helped transform the company into a full-service studio with domestic theatrical releases. His leadership emphasized efficient global distribution systems, contributing to Summit's growth in the late through strategic acquisitions and releases that expanded its market reach. Following Lionsgate's 2012 acquisition of , and Wachsberger became co-chairs of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, overseeing film development, production, and worldwide distribution until Friedman's departure in 2016. Wachsberger continued in the role, renewing his agreement multiple times and guiding the integration of Summit's franchises into Lionsgate's portfolio. By early 2025, Wachsberger transitioned to lead a new production and sales venture, 193, in partnership with . Under Lionsgate's current structure as of 2025, Summit's operations fall within the Motion Picture Group, led by CEO at the corporate level, with Adam Fogelson as chair and Erin Westerman serving as president since July 2025, responsible for development and production oversight. Recent appointments include Michael Viane as executive vice president of worldwide theatrical distribution and operations, appointed in November 2025 to enhance global release strategies. Key contributors have included producers such as of , who played a pivotal role in developing the Twilight franchise for Summit. Directors like , who helmed The Hurt Locker—a Summit-distributed film that earned multiple —have also been instrumental in elevating the company's prestige in independent cinema.

Subsidiaries and operations

Following its acquisition by Lionsgate in 2012, Summit Entertainment operates as a production label focused on theatrical film financing, development, and worldwide distribution through Lionsgate's integrated infrastructure. This structure emphasizes collaborative production pipelines, leveraging Lionsgate's global reach for marketing and release strategies. Summit maintains key divisions including Summit Premiere, which handles select prestige and international theatrical distributions, such as the 2018 release of Hunter Killer in the , , and . A primary subsidiary is the International Distribution Company, LLC (IDC), a established in 2005 with Pedro Rodriguez, founder of NuVision Entertainment, to manage sales and distribution of Summit and Lionsgate titles across . This partnership was expanded post-acquisition to include Lionsgate's full output in the region, enhancing regional . Headquartered in , at 1630 Stewart Street, Suite 120—integrated with Lionsgate operations—Summit's facilities support production oversight and creative development. Operations often involve collaborations with Lionsgate's specialized imprints, such as for Latino-focused content and for diverse narratives, integrating these into broader release slates. In recent years, Summit's scope has extended into experiential entertainment under Lionsgate's umbrella, including the 2025 launch of the Experience at in , which draws from Summit-produced franchises to create immersive attractions. These initiatives, overseen by Lionsgate executives such as Adam Fogelson (chair) and Erin Westerman (president) of the Motion Picture Group, highlight Summit's role in expanding intellectual properties beyond traditional film.

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