United International Pictures
Movies, Videos and SoundUnited Kingdom201-500 Employees
United International Pictures is a film distribution company based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1981 as a joint venture between Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures, it operates within the movies, videos and sound sector as a mid-sized international distributor. UIP distributes titles from its parent studios to cinemas across Europe, Latin America and the Far East, supported by distribution offices in 16 countries and licensees in 47. Its catalog encompasses over 1,000 films, including more than 100 that have earned Academy Award recognition. The company’s role centers on making major studio titles available to international audiences, leveraging its cross-regional reach to bring contemporary and popular films to cinemas outside the United States. In February 2026, UIP AB announced an exclusive partnership with Nile Media Entertainment Group, signaling an expansion of its distribution network.