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Jason Blum and Atomic Monster Merge to Form Blumhouse Atomic

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Jason Blum and James Wan announced the merger of Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, creating the new umbrella title Blumhouse Atomic. The companies will continue to operate as distinct production labels, though Jason Blum stated the merger was a natural evolution of their combined efforts. The combined banners have generated over $2.5 billion in worldwide box office against combined production budgets of less than $330 million.

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The merger combines two successful production houses in the horror space, offering the output of a studio with the creative freedom and financial discipline of an independent company. This consolidation strengthens the financial capacity and production resources available to projects under the new banner.

James Wan is currently producing a horror film with Blumhouse Atomic Monster, in which Jessica Chastain portrays the titular character.

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Who's involved

  • Jason BlumCo-Founder of Blumhouse Atomic and CEO of Blumhouse Productions
  • Atomic MonsterAmerican film and television production company that merged with Blumhouse
  • James WanCo-founder of Atomic Monster and co-founder of Blumhouse Atomic
  • Jessica ChastainActress in a horror film produced by Blumhouse Atomic

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The entities involved

  • Jason Blum

    American film producer (born 1969)

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  • Atomic Monster

    American film and television production company

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  • James Wan

    Malaysian-Australian director, producer, screenwriter, and comic book writer

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