He succeeds longtime domestic distribution boss Chris Aronson, who didn't survive the Skydance-Paramount merger.
He’ll arrive at the Paramount lot on Dec. 1, working closely with international distribution chief Mark Viane and reporting directly to Josh Goldstine, the studio’s newly installed president of global marketing and distribution .
Barber, a nearly 29-year industry veteran, joins Paramount from Lionsgate, where he most recently served as co-president of worldwide theatrical distribution.In his new gig as head of domestic theatrical distribution, he’ll oversee the studio’s North American distribution strategy and operations for all Paramount Pictures theatrical releases. . Under his leadership, films released through Lionsgate and Summit amassed over $9.3 billion in box office revenue. Barber began his career at 20th Century Fox in New York before moving to Los Angeles in 1998 to join Warner Bros., where he spent nearly a decade in theatrical distribution. “Shaun is a deeply respected leader who has spent his career building meaningful partnerships across exhibition and the industry at large. He brings extensive expertise in domestic distribution strategy and will help us strengthen our theatrical business and deliver exceptional experiences for moviegoers,” Goldstine said in a statement. Added Barber, “I’m honored to join Paramount Pictures at this defining moment in its storied history. I look forward to collaborating with the exceptional team guiding the studio’s next phase of growth. Together with our exhibition partners, we’re committed to championing and elevating the power of the theatrical experience for audiences everywhere.”Privacy Policy . We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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