Catchplay
Catchplay is a Taiwan-based entertainment media group operating OTT streaming (CATCHPLAY+), theatrical film distribution, and a linear movie channel across Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore. It serves both B2C subscribers and B2B telecom/cable partners with premium Hollywood, Asian, and original local content including Indonesian and Taiwanese productions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersTaipei, Taiwan
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Catchplay does
Catchplay is a privately held Taiwanese entertainment media group founded in 2007, headquartered in Taipei, operating across Taiwan, Indonesia and Singapore. The business spans three core service lines: theatrical film distribution (the largest independent distributor in Taiwan, releasing 30+ films per year with a 2,000+ title library, most of which Catchplay owns exclusively), the CATCHPLAY HD linear movie channel (launched 2013, approximately 1 million subscribers through major Taiwanese pay TV operators), and the CATCHPLAY+ subscription OTT streaming service (pilot launched in Taiwan March 2016, expanded to Indonesia and Singapore in June 2016). The company was founded by Timothy Chen; current Group CEO Daphne Yang has led operations since 2012.
Catchplay firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Catchplay
- Legal name
- CATCHPLAY Inc.
- Website
- https://corporate.catchplay.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Catchplay is a Taiwan-based entertainment media group operating OTT streaming (CATCHPLAY+), theatrical film distribution, and a linear movie channel across Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore. It serves both B2C subscribers and B2B telecom/cable partners with premium Hollywood, Asian, and original local content including Indonesian and Taiwanese productions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Catchplay is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Taipei
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Catchplay business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Theatrical Distribution: Releases over 30 films theatrically every year in Taiwan; largest independent film distributor in Taiwan with library of 2,000+ titles.
- Subscription Streaming (CATCHPLAY+): Direct-to-consumer OTT streaming service available in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore; also bundled via telecom/cable partnerships. Platform expanded to 20+ live TV channels in 2025.
- Linear Movie Channel: CATCHPLAY HD Movie Channel launched in 2013, available through major pay TV operators with approximately 1 million subscribers.
- Content Licensing: Licenses content from Hollywood studios and Asian content providers to digital platforms, pay TV operators, and cable providers.
- Co-Production and Investments: Invests in and co-produces films and series with international studios (New Regency, CJ Entertainment) and produces original content via Screenworks Asia joint venture. Investments generate box office performance and distribution rights.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Group Plan - Family/Friend Sharing Subscription |
| Subscription | Monthly | Bundled Plans via Telecom/Cable Partners |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Catchplay product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CATCHPLAY operates a multi-platform movie entertainment business comprising three core offerings: CATCHPLAY+, a subscription OTT streaming platform with on-demand content, 20+ live TV channels, and an in-house developed AI-powered multilingual application; CATCHPLAY Theatrical, the largest independent film distributor in Taiwan releasing over 30 films annually; and CATCHPLAY HD Movie Channel, a linear pay TV movie channel with approximately 1 million subscribers. The company also produces original content through its Screenworks Asia joint venture and licenses premium movie content from Hollywood studios (Disney, Warner Bros., NBC Universal, Paramount) and Asian providers to telecom and cable operators across Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Product overview
CATCHPLAY operates a multi-platform entertainment business comprising three main service offerings: CATCHPLAY+ (the core OTT streaming platform providing on-demand and live TV content), CATCHPLAY Theatrical (cinematic distribution handling theatrical releases), and CATCHPLAY Movie Channel (linear pay TV movie channel). The company also maintains two subsidiaries—AsiaPlay Incorporated (managing international digital platform expansion) and Screenworks Asia (focused on original content production). The portfolio is unified by a focus on premium film and series content across both traditional and digital distribution channels, serving markets in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CATCHPLAY+ Subscription-based OTT streaming platform offering premium movies, series, and 20+ live TV channels with an in-house developed AI-powered multilingual application. Available directly to consumers and via telecom/cable bundle partnerships in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.
- CATCHPLAY Theatrical Largest independent film distributor in Taiwan, handling theatrical releases of international and local films at a pace of more than 30 titles per year. Distributes Hollywood and Asian titles to cinema operators.
- CATCHPLAY HD Movie Channel Linear pay TV movie channel available through partnerships with major pay TV operators in Taiwan, including Chunghwa Telecom MOD and Kbro. Has approximately 1 million subscribers and is positioned as one of the most popular digital movie channels in Taiwan.
- CATCHPLAY TV (Live TV) Live TV channel streaming service with 20+ channels integrated into the CATCHPLAY+ platform, expanding the offering beyond on-demand video into live broadcast for consumers in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.
- Screenworks Asia Original Content Production Original content production arm operating as a joint venture with TAICCA, developing and producing premium Taiwanese films, series, and factual entertainment for international audiences. Drives platform differentiation through titles such as 'The World Between Us,' 'Twisted Strings,' and 'Losmen Melati.'
- Content Licensing and Aggregation Service B2B content aggregation and licensing service that distributes premium movie content from Hollywood studios (Disney, Warner Bros., NBC Universal, Paramount) and Asian content providers to telecom operators, cable providers, pay TV operators, and digital platforms across Asia.
Quantifiable outcome
- 13 Oscar nominations for 'Emilia Pérez' released by Catchplay
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Catchplay
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Catchplay technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability2 records
Feature4 records
Catchplay partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- SLL, Joongang, CJ ENMmajorPartnership with South Korean companies SLL, Joongang, and CJ ENM to focus on vertical drama content development and production.
- XL Group (Indonesia)majorStrategic partnership with Indonesia's third-largest telecommunications operator to promote CATCHPLAY+ to XL Axis, XL Prepaid, and XL Postpaid users.
- Homeplus Digital (Taiwan)majorStrategic partnership with Taiwan's largest cable TV provider to launch exclusive bundled plans for CATCHPLAY+ streaming service.
- Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat HiFi)majorStrategic partnership in Indonesia with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's broadband platform Indosat HiFi, Indonesia's second-largest telecommunications operator.
- Vidio (Indonesia)majorCollaboration with Indonesian streaming platform Vidio to co-produce series continuing from Indonesian box office hit 'Surat Cinta untuk Starla'.
- Telkomsel MAXstream (Indonesia)majorNew collaboration plan with Indonesia's largest telecommunications company Telkomsel's OTT platform MAXstream, integrating and promoting CATCHPLAY+ streaming services.
- MNC Group (Indonesia)coreStrategic partnership with Indonesia's largest integrated media group, integrating CATCHPLAY+ services into MNC Vision (DTH) and MNC Play (IPTV) subscription plans.
- BBC StudiosmajorRegional partnership with BBC Studios to add 'BBC First' British drama section to CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform in Taiwan and Indonesia.
- TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency)coreJoint venture with Taiwan government's National Development Fund managed by TAICCA to establish Screenworks Asia, producing premium original content for international markets.
- Warner Media (HBO GO)coreCollaboration with Warner Media to create HBO GO branded section within CATCHPLAY+ platform, allowing subscribers to stream all content within both services under one account and one package.
- Sony Pictures (Indonesia)majorPartnership with SONY Pictures making CATCHPLAY+ the only streaming service in Indonesia with SONY's current blockbuster movies available for transactional video on demand.
- PT Prima Cinema Multimedia / Cinema XXI Group (Indonesia)majorReached agreements with Indonesia's local distributors including Cinema XXI Group's distribution affiliate to premiere 11 highly-anticipated films directly on CATCHPLAY+ streaming service during theater closures.
- IndiHome / Telkom IndonesiacoreLaunched CATCHPLAY+ in Indonesia in collaboration with market leader Telkom Indonesia via IndiHome hybrid Set Top Box. First OTT VOD service to partner with Indonesia's leading pay TV and broadband operator.
- StarHub (Singapore)coreLaunched CATCHPLAY+ in Singapore through partnership with StarHub, becoming the predominant movie content provider for the operator's pay TV and OTT platforms.
- New RegencycorePartnership to invest in New Regency productions including The Revenant, Assassin's Creed, and Splinter Cell. First investment by a Taiwanese company in major Hollywood productions. Catchplay controls exclusive distribution rights in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- Martin Scorsese (Production)coreProvided financing and local production support for Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' (2016), the first international production filmed entirely in Taiwan. Completed in 3.5 months.
- CJ EntertainmentcoreCo-produced '20 Once Again' (Chinese remake of Korean hit 'Miss Granny') with CJ Entertainment. Film grossed $380 million RMB in China.
- Hollywood Studios (Disney, Warner Bros., NBC Universal, Paramount)coreContent aggregation partnerships with major Hollywood studios for digital platforms in Taiwan and Asian markets.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights8 records
Catchplay competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bilibili: Chinese video streaming and community-driven platform expanding into Southeast Asia. Comparable in combining streaming, original content production and engagement around niche content verticals.
- WeTV: Tencent's international streaming service focused on Asian content, with strong presence in Southeast Asia, Thailand and Indonesia. Competes with CATCHPLAY+ for Asian originals and Indonesian subscribers.
- iQIYI: China's leading long-form video streaming service backed by Baidu, with extensive original content production and international expansion across Southeast Asia. Closest comparable in combining streaming, original content and theatrical-style distribution economics.
- friday影音: Taiwan's local streaming service owned by Taiwan Mobile / FNSi, with deep telco integration and exclusive local originals. Direct competitor to CATCHPLAY+ in the Taiwan OTT market with overlapping telecom bundle dynamics.
- Vidio: Indonesia's largest local streaming platform owned by EMTEK Group, with premium local originals, sports and movies. Both a CATCHPLAY+ co-distribution partner and direct competitor in the Indonesian streaming market.
- Viu: Hong Kong-based pan-Asian OTT streaming service operated by PCCW, offering Asian drama, movies and originals with telecom operator partnerships across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Direct competitor to CATCHPLAY+ in Asian streaming and content aggregation.
Broad incumbents
- Netflix: Global streaming incumbent with deep Asian expansion, growing original-content investment and increasing telecom partnerships in the same Taiwan/Indonesia/Singapore markets as CATCHPLAY+.
- Disney+: Global streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, competing head-on with CATCHPLAY+ in Taiwan, Indonesia and Singapore, particularly for premium Hollywood and family content.
Others
- CJ ENM: South Korean entertainment conglomerate and Catchplay's vertical-drama co-production partner; operates tvN, owns major K-content franchises and competes with Catchplay in Asian content licensing while simultaneously serving as a strategic content partner.
Regional players
- meWATCH: Mediacorp's Singapore-based national streaming platform. Direct competitor to CATCHPLAY+ in Singapore with a local content focus, but with limited geographic overlap outside of Singapore.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Catchplay social profiles
Digital presenceCatchplay compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Catchplay financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Catchplay leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Catchplay subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Catchplay funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Catchplay M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Catchplay
What does Catchplay do?
CATCHPLAY operates a multi-platform movie entertainment business comprising three core offerings: CATCHPLAY+, a subscription OTT streaming platform with on-demand content, 20+ live TV channels, and an in-house developed AI-powered multilingual application; CATCHPLAY Theatrical, the largest independent film distributor in Taiwan releasing over 30 films annually; and CATCHPLAY HD Movie Channel, a linear pay TV movie channel with approximately 1 million subscribers. The company also produces original content through its Screenworks Asia joint venture and licenses premium movie content from Hollywood studios (Disney, Warner Bros., NBC Universal, Paramount) and Asian providers to telecom and cable operators across Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Is Catchplay a public or private company?
Catchplay is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Catchplay founded?
Catchplay was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Catchplay based?
Catchplay is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does Catchplay make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Theatrical Distribution is the primary driver. The others are subscription Streaming (CATCHPLAY+), linear Movie Channel, content Licensing and co-Production and Investments.
Who are Catchplay's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bilibili, WeTV, iQIYI, friday影音, Vidio and Viu. Broad incumbents are Netflix and Disney+. CJ ENM is listed as an others. meWATCH is listed as a regional player.
Does Catchplay have an API?
No public API is recorded for Catchplay.