The Motion Picture Association presented filmmaker Steven Spielberg with the MPA America250 Award, a one-time honor recognizing his profound and enduring impact on American storytelling. The presentation took place during Spielberg’s inaugural appearance at CinemaCon.

An overwhelming majority of American parents continue to believe the Motion Picture Association’s (MPA) film ratings help them make better movie choices for their families, according to a new survey released today by the MPA’s Classification and Rating Administration (CARA), which administers the film rating system.  

Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin delivered his annual State of the Industry address at CinemaCon 2026.

The Motion Picture Association, Inc. (MPA) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) have reached a resolution relating to Meta’s use of the MPA’s trademarked PG-13 film rating in connection with Instagram Teen Accounts.

Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), issued a statement on the launch of Chinese AI service Seedance 2.0.

Media Executive Brings More Than Two Decades of Public Policy Experience to Leadership Role in Key Region

Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin accepted the Power of Cinema Award, on behalf of the Motion Picture Association, at the 39th annual American Cinematheque Awards.

A statement from Motion Picture Association (MPA) Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin.

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) presented its 2025 MPA Awards to leaders across U.S. creative, policy, and content protection communities – all of whom play a vital role in strengthening and safeguarding the film, television, and streaming industry.

Jon M. Chu, the highly acclaimed director of “Wicked” and the upcoming “Wicked: For Good,” received the 2025 MPA Creator Award. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) all received 2025 MPA Industry Champion Awards. Ivan Arvelo, director of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center), received the 2025 MPA Creative Protector Award.

Film’s Production Employed Over 3,800 Local Cast and Crew and Supported Nearly 450 Local Businesses

MPA Unveils Special “America250” Signage at Iconic Headquarters in Washington, DC. The partnership highlights film, television, and streaming industry’s cultural and economic impact in the United States.

MPA Recognizes Jon M. Chu with Creator Award, Sens. Thune and Coons and Rep. Issa with Industry Champion Awards, and IPR Center with Creative Protector Award

MPA to Highlight the State of the Industry, Fighting Digital Piracy, and Production in Texas