Paramount Global announced on Monday that internationally produced original content from Paramount+ will now be available globally on the streaming service. This move comes as Hollywood studios are adjusting their fall and winter premiere plans due to the ongoing actors and writers’ strike that has disrupted production for several weeks.
Paramount+ has revealed the worldwide premiere dates for several key originals from outside the U.S. British drama “The Gold” will be released in all international markets on September 14th and in the U.S. on September 17th. The globally acclaimed Korean crime-thriller “Bargain” will make its debut worldwide on October 5th. Additionally, the second season of the Spanish-language series “Los Enviados” will be available on Paramount+ globally by the end of this year. The first season of the show was a success, becoming the best-performing Spanish-language scripted series on the service in the U.S. to date.
Other international series set to premiere on Paramount+ include British drama “Sexy Beast” and South Korean series “Queen Woo” and “A Bloody Lucky Day.” These three shows will exclusively premiere on the streamer in various countries including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
According to Paramount Global, the international slate of content on Paramount+ has been performing well among subscribers worldwide and continues to expand. The streaming service has already produced, is currently producing, or has greenlit 85 international originals, making it a leading streamer globally.
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Tom Ryan, President and CEO of Streaming at Paramount, stated that they believe in the power of internationally originated content to drive engagement. They recognize the strong demand for high-quality programming from around the world and are excited to leverage Paramount’s global scale and expertise to create new hits and franchises with worldwide appeal.
Earlier this year, Paramount launched Paramount Television International Studios as its new international studio division. This division focuses on creating premium international scripted content to fuel the growth of Paramount+. The international studios unit has already achieved significant success, with over 70% of viewership coming from outside the content’s origin country. Recent successes include the Mexican films “At Midnight” and “Uno Para Morir” (Death’s Roulette), which have garnered more than 85% of viewership from non-Mexican markets.
Here is a closer look at some of the internationally produced originals that are set to go global on Paramount+:
“The Gold” (U.K.): Inspired by real-life events, the miniseries explores the Brink’s-Mat security depot heist in London in 1983. The series delves into the far-reaching impact of the theft, including large-scale international money laundering and controversy. “The Gold” stars Hugh Bonneville, Jack Lowden, Dominic Cooper, and Charlotte Spencer.
“Bargain” (South Korea): This series revolves around a group of strangers who gather at a remote motel with hidden motives. When an unexpected earthquake traps them inside the building, they must find a way to survive with no one to trust.
“Los Enviados” (The Envoys) Season 2 (Latin America): The second season follows Pedro Salinas and Simón Antequera on their mission to uncover the truth behind miracles that occur worldwide. They form an effective investigation team unafraid to confront the divine and human elements in their pursuit of truth.
“Sexy Beast” (U.K.): This prequel series explores the lives of Gal Dove and Don Logan, best friends and small-town thieves living in 1990s East London. Their lives take an unexpected turn when an adult film star named Deedee enters the picture, potentially upending Gal’s life. The series delves into their complicated relationship and Gal’s descent into the criminal world.
“Queen Woo” (South Korea): After the death of King Ko Nam Moo, a battle ensues among his brothers’ tribes to inherit the throne. The series follows the journey of Queen Woo Hee, the first woman in history to become queen twice.
“A Bloody Lucky Day” (South Korea): This thriller action series centers around an ordinary taxi driver named Taek who becomes entangled with a customer who turns out to be a serial killer.
Paramount Global’s expansion of Paramount+ to include internationally produced originals highlights their commitment to providing a diverse range of high-quality content to viewers around the world. With an already robust lineup of international originals and more in the pipeline, Paramount+ is poised to become a global streaming powerhouse.
