What Cineverse does

Cineverse Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS) is a publicly traded, next-generation entertainment studio that combines content distribution with proprietary streaming technology. The company operates a portfolio of owned-and-operated streaming channels — Screambox (horror, curated by Bloody Disgusting), Fandor, Midnight Pulp, Dove Channel, RetroCrush, AsianCrush, and the Bob Ross Channel — and distributes its 66,000+ film, series, and podcast catalog to 125+ endpoints including Roku, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Amazon Fire, Vizio, Pluto TV, and TiVo OS. It reaches 35.5 million monthly unique viewers and 1 billion+ monthly minutes watched, with 1.5M+ paying subscribers. The company also runs the Bloody Disgusting horror media brand and the Cineverse Podcast Network (50+ shows, 12M monthly downloads), and operates theatrical distribution for titles including the Terrifier franchise, Return to Silent Hill, Air Bud Returns, and the 20th anniversary 4K 3D re-release of Pan's Labyrinth.

The technological core is Matchpoint, an award-winning proprietary AI-powered media supply chain platform comprising Matchpoint Dispatch (automated content ingestion, validation, and delivery to 125+ platforms), Matchpoint Blueprint (streaming app development), and Matchpoint Insights (performance and revenue analytics). Matchpoint 3.0 ingests and masters 15,000 movies per month. The platform has been extended with cineSearch (AI-powered NLP search across 75,000+ titles), Matchpoint Creative Labs (generative-AI ad production), and Matchpoint Hex (a Human Experience Classification System for emotion-aware discovery and contextual advertising). The Matchpoint stack is offered both internally and as B2B SaaS to studios, distributors, streaming platforms, and OEMs.

Cineverse monetizes through eight distinct revenue streams: subscription and ad-supported streaming (SVOD/AVOD), FAST channel advertising revenue share, Matchpoint SaaS licensing, theatrical box office, content licensing to Netflix/Hulu/Amazon, podcast advertising, programmatic advertising via the C360 network, and — following the January 2026 Giant Worldwide acquisition — end-to-end media services (mastering, QC, localization, OTT delivery). The February 2026 IndiCue acquisition added CTV monetization technology (SSP, header bidding, SSAI) serving 100+ customers including IMAX and Freecast. Management has guided FY2027 revenue to $115-120M with $10-20M adjusted EBITDA.

Name

Cineverse

Legal name

Cineverse Entertainment Corp.

Website

https://cineverse.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) is a publicly traded entertainment technology company that distributes 66,000+ films, series, and podcasts through owned streaming channels and FAST platforms, while licensing its AI-powered Matchpoint media supply chain platform to studios, distributors, OEMs, and content networks worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Streaming Entertainment & Media Technology

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Partner Integrations & Distribution (App Stores, Channels, OEM/Carrier Bundles) (MPAHAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

VFX Review, QC & Delivery (Client Review, Conform, Final Outputs) (MPAHABAL)

Keywords

• Video streaming services
• Media supply chain software
• Content distribution platform
• Streaming technology SaaS
• Podcast advertising network

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Streaming Subscriptions (SVOD/AVOD): Direct-to-consumer subscription streaming services including Screambox (horror SVOD), Cineverse streaming, Fandor, and other niche channels. Also ad-supported free streaming channels generating advertising revenue.
2. FAST Channel Distribution: Distribution of free ad-supported streaming TV channels to platforms like Roku, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Pluto TV. Revenue from advertising impressions and platform revenue share agreements.
3. Matchpoint SaaS Platform Licensing: Licensing of Matchpoint technology platform to third-party studios, distributors, streaming platforms, and OEMs. B2B SaaS revenue from content management, distribution, and analytics tools.
4. Theatrical Film Distribution: Distribution of theatrical releases including Terrifier franchise, Pan's Labyrinth re-release, Return to Silent Hill, Wolf Creek Legacy, Air Bud Returns. Revenue from box office receipts.
5. Content Licensing: Licensing of film and TV content library to third-party streaming platforms and networks. Distribution of catalog titles to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and other platforms.
6. Podcast Network Advertising: Cineverse Podcast Network with 44+ podcasts generating advertising revenue through programmatic and direct-sold ads. Network reaches 12 million monthly downloads with over 4 million unique monthly listeners.
7. Programmatic Advertising (C360): C360 programmatic audience network enables brands to target engaged fandoms across Cineverse's streaming properties, podcasts, and digital touchpoints.
8. Media Services (Giant Worldwide): End-to-end media services including mastering, localization, quality control, and OTT testing for Hollywood studios and streaming platforms. Revenue from service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cineverse is a next-generation entertainment studio that operates a portfolio of owned niche streaming services (Screambox, Fandor, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, Dove Channel, RetroCrush, AsianCrush, Bob Ross Channel) and the Bloody Disgusting horror brand, distributing 66,000+ films, series, and podcasts to 35.5M monthly viewers across SVOD, FAST, and AVOD models. The company also licenses its proprietary AI-powered Matchpoint media supply chain platform as a SaaS solution to studios, distributors, and OEMs, and operates Giant Worldwide media services and IndiCue CTV monetization technology as B2B offerings.

Product overview

Cineverse is a next-generation entertainment studio that operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture combining content distribution with proprietary streaming technology. The core Matchpoint platform serves as the foundational technology layer, offering AI-powered automated media supply chain management, content distribution, and analytics. Around this platform, Cineverse has built an extensive content portfolio including multiple streaming channels (Screambox, Fandor, Midnight Pulp, Dove, RetroCrush, AsianCrush, Bob Ross Channel) and the Bloody Disgusting horror brand, while the Cineverse Podcast Network extends content into audio. Recent acquisitions of Giant Worldwide (media services) and IndiCue (CTV monetization/analytics) have been integrated as Matchpoint modules, enhancing the platform's end-to-end capabilities. Supporting products include cineSearch (AI-powered discovery), C360 (programmatic advertising), and Matchpoint Creative Labs (AI-generated advertising). The company distributes over 66,000 premium films, series, and podcasts to 35.5 million monthly viewers across SVOD, FAST, and AVOD models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Screambox: Horror streaming service curated by Bloody Disgusting, featuring horror icons and exclusive content
• Fandor
• Midnight Pulp
• Dove Channel
• RetroCrush
• AsianCrush
• Bob Ross Channel
• Bloody Disgusting
• BloodyFM
• Matchpoint
• cineSearch
• C360
• Giant Worldwide
• IndiCue
• SCREAMBOX
• MicroCo

Products and services

• Matchpoint Platform Award-winning proprietary suite of streaming technology and AI tools that powers Cineverse's content management, packaging, and distribution operations. Offered to third parties as a SaaS solution supporting filmmakers, media companies, platforms, and OEMs.
• SCREAMBOX Horror streaming service curated by Bloody Disgusting, offering horror content including Terrifier franchise, The Toxic Avenger, and original horror programming.
• Cineverse Streaming Primary streaming platform offering access to over 66,000 premium films, series, and podcasts across multiple genre channels and fandoms.
• Fandor Film streaming service focused on fresh festival picks and underrated indie classics for film enthusiasts.
• Midnight Pulp Streaming channel focused on cult favorites across action, horror, and sci-fi genres.
• Dove Channel Streaming service featuring feel-good romance and uplifting family-friendly stories.
• RetroCrush Anime streaming channel featuring classic anime titles and hidden gems from anime history.
• AsianCrush Streaming platform offering Asian films and shows including K-dramas and martial arts content.
• Bob Ross Channel FAST channel featuring over 400 episodes of 'The Joy of Painting' with Bob Ross, available in the US and internationally on Samsung TV Plus.
• So Real Lifestyle and reality content channel launched as SVOD on The Roku Channel, previously available as FAST service.
• Giant Worldwide Media Services End-to-end media services provider supporting global distribution of film and television content. Operates 24/7 across facilities in New York, Burbank, Warsaw, and Kolkata, offering mastering, localization, quality control, and delivery services.
• IndiCue CTV Monetization Platform Connected television monetization platform providing advertising infrastructure including in-house SSP, header bidding, server-side ad insertion (SSAI), and dynamic ad serving capabilities serving over 100 customers including IMAX and Freecast.
• cineSearch AI-powered search and discovery tool for film and television that enables natural language-based content search by mood, emotion, or vibe rather than traditional metadata.
• Cineverse Podcast Network Audio division offering over 50 podcasts across horror, true crime, comedy, anime, and pop culture genres with over 12 million monthly downloads and 4 million unique listeners.
• C360 Programmatic Audience Network Programmatic audience network and ad-tech platform enabling brands to target and reach key fandoms across CTV, FAST channels, and digital platforms through contextual advertising.
• Gorilla Comedy+ Premium ad-free streaming service for stand-up comedy powered by Cineverse Matchpoint, featuring 250+ titles including specials from Patton Oswalt, Pete Holmes, and others at $9.99/month or $99.99/year.
• Theatrical Film Distribution Theatrical distribution of film releases including the Terrifier franchise, Pan's Labyrinth 20th anniversary 4K 3D re-release (October 9, 2026), Return to Silent Hill, Wolf Creek Legacy, and Air Bud Returns (January 22, 2027).

Quantifiable outcome

• Q4 FY2026 revenue of $26M, up 67% YoY, with acquisitions contributing $11.6M (45% of quarterly revenue)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fathom EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026Co-presenting Pan's Labyrinth 4K theatrical re-release in both 2D and 3D formats on October 9.
• StreamTV Show / QuestexminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Cineverse participated in StreamTV Show panel on AI, metadata, and personalization for content discovery. Largest event in show's history with 230+ speakers.
• Davis FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Producer of Return to Silent Hill and Pan's Labyrinth. Financed Return to Silent Hill along with Ashland Hill Media Finance.
• 42West (Dolphin Entertainment)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 May 202642West executed high-profile publicity campaigns including Pan's Labyrinth Cannes re-release, Bruce Dern documentary, and multiple film premieres.
• RokucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 May 2026Deepened distribution partnership with Roku for SVOD channels including So Real and Cineverse flagship on The Roku Channel. Roku is #1 TV streaming platform in US, Canada, and Mexico by hours streamed.
• SDFX StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Created stereoscopic 3D visual effects for Pan's Labyrinth 20th anniversary theatrical re-release.
• Fathom EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2026Theatrical distribution partner for Pan's Labyrinth 20th anniversary re-release in 4K 3D HDR format on October 9, 2026. Co-presenting with Cineverse.
• Fathom EventscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2026Theatrical distribution partner for Pan's Labyrinth 20th anniversary 4K 3D HDR re-release on October 9.
• MicroCo (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 202650-50 joint venture between Cineverse and Banyan Ventures (Lloyd Braun) to launch microseries studio and AI-native platform for microdramas. Targeting $10B microdrama market.
• LG Electronics USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 March 2026LG's NewFronts presentation revealed Mohr Stories podcast channel partnership exclusive to LG FAST Channels. Premiumization of LG Channels with exclusive programming.
• VA MediaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 March 2026VA Media partnership to monetize YouTube and social media channels including Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok. VA Media provides YouTube-first growth strategy, channel optimization, and monetization services for 10M+ subscribers and 200M video views.
• Neon (Oscar-nominated films distributor)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Giant Worldwide serves as Neon's exclusive quality control, physical media, and digital delivery partner since the distributor's inception. Provided services for Oscar-nominated films including Sentimental Value and Marty Supreme (9 nominations each).
• A24coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Giant Worldwide has been a trusted A24 vendor for five years, providing master QC and distribution services for films including If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and The Secret Agent.
• Architect (international sales)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2026Worldwide sales for Wolf Creek Legacy. Icon Film Distribution handling UK and Ireland, Rialto Distribution covering Australia and New Zealand.
• Myriad PicturesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 February 2026Acquired North American distribution rights to Dragn from Myriad Pictures.
• RevrycoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2026LGBTQ+ streaming network using Matchpoint Dispatch platform for automated content management and delivery across 135+ platforms.
• RevrycoreTechnology or Integration · 4 February 2026Revry, world's first LGBTQ+ streaming network, uses Cineverse's Matchpoint Dispatch platform for automated content management and delivery. Partnership enables AI-driven metadata enrichment across 135+ distribution platforms.
• RevrycoreTechnology or Integration · 4 February 2026LGBTQ+ streaming network using Matchpoint Dispatch for automated content management and delivery across 135+ platforms.
• Iconic Events ReleasingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 February 2026Distribution partner for Return to Silent Hill theatrical release. Partner for Air Bud Returns theatrical release.
• Air Bud EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Partnership for Air Bud Returns theatrical release on August 21, 2026. Cineverse holds exclusive North American distribution rights for franchise relaunch.
• GameStopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026Marketing partnership for Return to Silent Hill theatrical release featuring in-store activations, mysterious digital messages, and exclusive promotional items at participating GameStop locations.
• TiVominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 January 2026Content partnership adding Cineverse to TiVo OS at CES 2026, expanding global reach and monetization opportunities for advertisers and content providers.
• 800 Pound Gorilla MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 January 2026Partnership with 800 Pound Gorilla for Gorilla Comedy+ streaming service powered by Cineverse's Matchpoint technology. Launch May 5, 2026.
• HulucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2026Hulu acquired streaming rights for The Toxic Avenger from Cineverse, debuting January 8, 2026. Part of content licensing strategy.
• LeftField Media (Clarion Events)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Partnership to launch Bloody Disgusting's first horror fan convention in North America, debuting Fall 2026. Launch of Cineverse's new live events business.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Magnolia Pictures: Magnolia Pictures (Wagner/Cohen Company) is an independent film distribution and streaming company (Hi-YAH! and Magnet Releasing) focused on genre and prestige indie titles, directly comparable to Cineverse's theatrical distribution (Return to Silent Hill, Pan's Labyrinth) and niche streaming channels.
• Pluto TV: Pluto TV (owned by Paramount Global) pioneered the FAST channel model and distributes hundreds of themed linear channels on CTV platforms — directly comparable to Cineverse's FAST distribution on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, and LG Channels.
• Roku: Roku operates The Roku Channel (a leading FAST and AVOD streaming platform) and powers CTV apps across millions of devices — directly comparable to Cineverse's FAST channel distribution and Matchpoint-powered streaming app infrastructure. Both monetize through ad-supported streaming plus platform/device partnerships.
• Plex: Plex operates a free ad-supported streaming service plus media server and discovery tools, comparable to Cineverse's combo of FAST channels (Screambox, Fandor, RetroCrush) and AI-powered cineSearch discovery platform.
• Premiere Digital: Premiere Digital provides media services including content preparation, encoding, and distribution for Hollywood studios — closely aligned with Giant Worldwide's end-to-end media services business inside Cineverse's Matchpoint platform.
• Vubiquity: Vubiquity (acquired by Amdocs) provides media supply chain services — mastering, localization, QC, OTT delivery — to studios and streaming platforms. Directly comparable to Giant Worldwide's service offerings now integrated into Cineverse's Matchpoint platform.
• Tubi: Tubi (owned by Fox) is one of the largest free ad-supported streaming platforms with a deep content library, directly competing with Cineverse's FAST channels and Screambox/Cineverse streaming services in the AVOD streaming model.
• Shout! Factory: Shout! Factory is an independent entertainment distribution company specializing in niche genre content (horror, cult, animation) across physical media, streaming, and theatrical — a close analog to Cineverse's Bloody Disgusting/Screambox/RetroCrush portfolio and theatrical slate.

Broad incumbents

• Brightcove: Brightcove is an established video technology and OTT platform provider offering CMS, player SDKs, and monetization tools — a broader incumbent in the same space as Cineverse's Matchpoint streaming technology platform.
• AMC Networks: AMC Networks operates niche-targeted streaming services (Shudder for horror, Acorn, IFC Films) plus traditional cable networks — a larger incumbent in curated, fandom-driven content distribution that overlaps with Cineverse's genre-focused streaming portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cineverse_ent
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCodeZWRjgLXCTX0jjWtZYnA
• Facebookfacebook.com/cineverseent
• Instagraminstagram.com/cineverse.tv
• TikToktiktok.com/@cineverse.tv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cinedigm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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