LionsGate
Lionsgate (NYSE:LION) is a global film, television, and streaming content production and distribution company that owns franchises such as Hunger Games, John Wick, Blair Witch, and The Housemaid, distributes theatrically via Universal internationally, and reaches audiences through Starz streaming, broadcast partners, FAST channels, and a 20,000+ title library.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What LionsGate does
Lionsgate (NYSE:LION) is a global content production and distribution company operating across motion picture production and theatrical distribution, television programming, international distribution, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment. The company owns and operates a 20,000+ title film and television library alongside a stable of major franchises — Hunger Games, John Wick, Saw, Blair Witch, The Housemaid, Now You See Me, and the recently launched Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'. It serves theatrical audiences globally, streaming platforms and broadcasters (NBC, ABC, Starz, Tubi, Roku's Howdy, Amazon Prime Video), and licensing/merchandise partners across consumer products, video games, fragrances, and experiential entertainment.
Revenue is generated across four primary streams: theatrical distribution (domestically via Lionsgate in ~3,900+ theaters, internationally via Universal Pictures across 82 markets, with box office splits between studio and exhibitors); streaming and TV licensing (Starz generates subscription revenue reaching 38+ million U.S. households; Lionsgate licenses library and original content to broadcast networks and FAST platforms); film production and co-financing (Lionsgate shares production costs and box office proceeds with studios and estates, e.g., Universal and the Jackson estate on the ~$200M 'Michael' biopic); and licensing and merchandising (John Wick fragrances, John Wick AAA video game with Saber Interactive, Now You See Me escape rooms, Blair Witch and Hunger Games merchandise). Distribution is multi-channel: domestic theatrical (Lionsgate), international theatrical (Universal), owned streaming (Starz), FAST (MovieSphereGold in 38M households via LTN), broadcast (NBC, ABC), and global licensing partnerships.
Underlying technology blends traditional film/TV production infrastructure with emerging AI tooling — specifically a custom AI video generation model co-developed with Runway (December 2024) for content creation workflows. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under ticker LION (also referenced as LGF), incorporated in Delaware, USA, with regional operating entities in the United Kingdom (London headquarters, 45 Mortimer Street) and former India operations (Lionsgate Play, divested via management buyout in May 2026). The UK subsidiary (Lions Gate UK Ltd, company number 4046807) is the regional arm described by firmographic data; the consolidated parent is a multi-billion-dollar diversified content enterprise.
LionsGate firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LionsGate
- Legal name
- Lions Gate UK Ltd
- Website
- https://lionsgatefilms.co.uk
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Lionsgate (NYSE:LION) is a global film, television, and streaming content production and distribution company that owns franchises such as Hunger Games, John Wick, Blair Witch, and The Housemaid, distributes theatrically via Universal internationally, and reaches audiences through Starz streaming, broadcast partners, FAST channels, and a 20,000+ title library.
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LionsGate industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Motion Picture Production and Distribution
- NAICS
- Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Theatrical Distribution (Domestic) (MPADAJAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Theatrical Distribution (International) (MPADAJAB), Co-Production & Distribution Partnerships (Pre-Sales, Output Deals) (MPABANAI), International TV Program Distribution (Sales/Output Deals) (MPABAMAD)
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Where LionsGate is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
LionsGate business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Theatrical Distribution: Revenue from theatrical releases of feature films in domestic and international markets. Lionsgate distributes domestically while Universal handles international distribution for major titles like 'Michael', with box office splits between studio and exhibitors.
- Streaming & TV Licensing: Revenue from licensing content to streaming platforms (Starz, Tubi, Roku's Howdy, Amazon Prime Video) and broadcast networks. Starz, a wholly-owned subsidiary, generates subscription revenue.
- Film Production & Co-Financing: Revenue from co-financing arrangements where Lionsgate partners with studios and estates (Universal, Jackson estate) to produce high-budget films, sharing production costs and box office proceeds.
- Licensing & Merchandising: Revenue from licensing Lionsgate IP (John Wick, Hunger Games, Blair Witch) for merchandise, video games, fragrances, escape room experiences, and other branded products.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels4 records
LionsGate product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lionsgate produces, distributes, and licenses film and television content globally through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, broadcast networks, and merchandising partnerships. The company operates across multiple distribution channels including domestic theatrical distribution, international distribution via Universal Pictures, owned streaming platform Starz, television production for networks like NBC and ABC, and franchise IP licensing for merchandise, video games, and location-based experiences.
Product overview
Lionsgate (NYSE:LION) is a premier next generation global content leader with diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment. The company operates multiple product lines including theatrical film releases (such as the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael', Hunger Games prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping', Blair Witch reboot), streaming platforms (Starz, Lionsgate Play post-management buyout in India), television productions (The Rookie, Power: Origins), digital networks (MovieSphereGold), video games (John Wick AAA title), and documentary series (Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS). Lionsgate maintains a more than 20,000-title film and television library and has a bold, entrepreneurial culture driving original and daring content.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Blair Witch: Horror franchise including Blair Witch reboot
- Michael
- The Housemaid
- Hunger Games
- John Wick
Products and services
- Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Musical biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Distributed by Lionsgate domestically and Universal internationally. Co-financed by Lionsgate, Universal, and the Michael Jackson estate with a budget of nearly $200 million.
- Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Prequel film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' second prequel novel, telling the story of the Second Quarter Quell (50th Hunger Games) and a young Haymitch Abernathy's journey toward revolutionary opposition against the Capitol. Features ensemble cast including Joseph Zada, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, Glenn Close, Jesse Plemmons, and Kieran Culkin, directed by Francis Lawrence.
- The Housemaid's Secret Sequel to The Housemaid film adaptation of Freida McFadden's thriller novel. Starring Sydney Sweeney and new cast additions including Kirsten Dunst. Follows Millie Calloway as she suspects her employer's husband.
- John Wick AAA Video Game New AAA John Wick action game developed by Saber Interactive in collaboration with Lionsgate, director Chad Stahelski, and actor Keanu Reeves. Features an all-new script set years before the 'Impossible Task' plot point. Keanu Reeves returning to voice and portray John Wick.
- Starz Streaming Platform Premium subscription streaming platform owned by Lionsgate that offers Lionsgate content to subscribers. Reaches 38+ million U.S. households with international expansion. The Housemaid film debuted on Starz on April 1, 2026.
- MovieSphereGold Digital Network All-movie digital network launched through partnership between Lionsgate, Debmar-Mercury, and LTN. Available in 38 million U.S. households using LTN's multicast IP video distribution technology, with aim to reach 100% of U.S. pay-TV households by 2026.
- The Rookie (TV Series) Veteran cop drama series starring Nathan Fillion, created by Alexi Hawley. Renewed for season 9 by ABC, making it the third longest-running ABC drama series. Production companies Lionsgate TV and 20th Television secured $34.9 million California tax credit for upcoming season.
- Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS Docudrama series produced by Lionsgate Alternative Television, distributed by FOX Entertainment Global. Season 2 premiered on Fox Nation on November 16, 2025. Features Martin and Francesca Scorsese appearances.
Quantifiable outcome
- Hunger Games franchise generated over $3.3 billion globally
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use LionsGate
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LionsGate technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
LionsGate partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Blumhouse ProductionscoreLionsgate partnered with Blumhouse Productions to co-produce the Blair Witch reboot, bringing back most of the original creative team (Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams, Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick, Gregg Hale) as executive producers. Blumhouse, known for low-budget horror hits, provides production expertise and risk-sharing for this high-profile franchise revival.
- Atomic MonstercoreAtomic Monster (James Wan) joined Lionsgate and Blumhouse as co-producer of the Blair Witch reboot. The studio, known for The Conjuring and other horror franchises, brings additional horror production credibility and marketing reach.
- Universal PicturescoreUniversal Pictures co-financed and handles international distribution for Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael', opening in 82 markets. The partnership includes revenue and risk sharing on the nearly $200 million production budget, with Universal managing international box office collections.
- ScentbirdminorLionsgate collaborated with fragrance discovery platform Scentbird to launch an officially licensed John Wick-inspired Eau de Parfum. The limited-time fragrance features notes of gunmetal accord, spiced lemon, clary sage, cedarwood, and amber bourbon, available through Scentbird's subscription service.
- Saber InteractivecoreSaber Interactive is developing a new AAA John Wick action game in collaboration with Lionsgate, director Chad Stahelski, and actor Keanu Reeves. The game features an all-new script and aims to recreate the signature gun-fu style of the film franchise.
- Debmar-Mercury & LTNminorLionsgate and Debmar-Mercury partnered with LTN to launch MovieSphereGold, an all-movie digital network using LTN's multicast IP video distribution technology. The network is available in 38 million U.S. households with plans to reach 100% of U.S. pay-TV households by 2026.
- Fox Entertainment GlobalminorFox Entertainment Global distributes Lionsgate Alternative Television's 'Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS' series on Fox Nation. Lionsgate produces the docudrama series while Fox handles distribution through its streaming platform.
- Escapology Las Vegas Town SquareminorEscapology Las Vegas launched a 'Now You See Me: Escape Room Experience' in partnership with Lionsgate, coinciding with the release of 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' film. The experience monetizes Lionsgate IP through location-based entertainment.
- RobloxminorLionsgate joined Roblox's new licensing platform allowing creators to license entertainment IP for user-generated experiences. Lionsgate's presence on the platform enables Roblox creators to build experiences using Lionsgate franchise characters and worlds.
- RunwaycoreLionsgate partnered with Runway to develop a custom AI video generation model for content creation. The partnership aims to integrate AI-driven production tools into Lionsgate's film and television development process, potentially reducing production costs and enabling new creative possibilities.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LionsGate competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Blumhouse Productions: Co-production partner on the Blair Witch reboot and the most prolific horror studio of the modern era. Directly comparable in low-to-mid budget horror production efficiency, and now sharing franchise IP economics with Lionsgate on the Blair Witch revival.
- Universal Pictures (NBCUniversal/Comcast): Direct peer and active co-financing/distribution partner for Lionsgate's major tentpoles (Michael, Hunger Games). Universal handles Lionsgate's international theatrical distribution across 82 markets and shares production risk on $200M-scale projects, making it both competitor and most consequential channel partner.
- Paramount Pictures (Paramount Global): Closest-scale public studio peer. Operates theatrical distribution, television production, and streaming (Paramount+) with a similarly franchise-driven slate, comparable budget tier, and active discussion of strategic separation — directly relevant comparator for Lionsgate's post-Starz studio economics.
Broad incumbents
- Warner Bros. Discovery: Direct competitor in theatrical distribution, TV production, and streaming (Max). Warner Bros. licenses content to Lionsgate-adjacent platforms (e.g., Roku Howdy), making it a peer in library monetization and a competitor in franchise IP and broadcast programming.
- AMC Networks: Cable/streaming operator with a large content library and original programming focus (AMC+, Sundance Now). Comparable as a premium-content licensor and TV producer — though with limited theatrical exposure — competing for Lionsgate Television's broadcast and streaming customers.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment: Major theatrical distributor and TV producer with comparable franchise-driven strategy (Spider-Man, Venom, Uncharted). Competes with Lionsgate for theatrical release slots, talent, and global distribution partnerships.
- Walt Disney Studios: Largest US film studio and streaming incumbent (Disney+). Comparable as a diversified theatrical, streaming, TV, and licensing operator with globally monetizable franchise IP, but operating at significantly greater scale than Lionsgate and competing for similar tentpole release windows.
Emerging players
- A24: Independent theatrical distributor with a strong prestige-and-horror portfolio. Comparable as a content creator/distributor pursuing differentiated IP and genre franchises, though operating at a smaller budget tier than Lionsgate's tentpoles.
- Neon: Independent US distributor with strong awards-season positioning and selective franchise plays. Comparable as a non-major-studio theatrical distributor competing for premium exhibition slots and talent relationships.
Regional players
- Lionsgate Studios India (post-MBO): Former wholly-owned Lionsgate Play subsidiary, now independent under Rohit Jain via management buyout. Operates Lionsgate-branded content and distribution in India — comparable business model but exclusively focused on the Indian market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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LionsGate leadership team
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Profiles1 record
LionsGate subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
LionsGate funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about LionsGate
What does LionsGate do?
Lionsgate produces, distributes, and licenses film and television content globally through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, broadcast networks, and merchandising partnerships. The company operates across multiple distribution channels including domestic theatrical distribution, international distribution via Universal Pictures, owned streaming platform Starz, television production for networks like NBC and ABC, and franchise IP licensing for merchandise, video games, and location-based experiences.
Is LionsGate a public or private company?
LionsGate is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was LionsGate founded?
LionsGate was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LionsGate based?
LionsGate is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does LionsGate make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Theatrical Distribution is the primary driver. The others are streaming & TV Licensing, film Production & Co-Financing and licensing & Merchandising.
Who are LionsGate's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures (NBCUniversal/Comcast) and Paramount Pictures (Paramount Global). Broad incumbents are Warner Bros. Discovery, AMC Networks, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios. Emerging players are A24 and Neon. Lionsgate Studios India (post-MBO) is listed as a regional player.
Does LionsGate have an API?
No public API is recorded for LionsGate.
What industry is LionsGate in?
LionsGate's product category is Motion Picture Production and Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAJAA, Theatrical Distribution (Domestic), with a secondary code of MPADAJAB, Theatrical Distribution (International). Its NAICS code is 51212 and its SIC code is 7822.