Amazon’s Prime Video is strengthening its content lineup with an exclusive multi-year deal to stream Lionsgate’s theatrical films in the U.S. The agreement ensures that starting in 2026, Prime Video will become the home for Lionsgate’s latest releases following their initial run on STARZ. Additionally, select films from the 2025 slate and a curated collection of Lionsgate’s premium library titles will also be available on the platform.
The deal includes major franchises, with highly anticipated films such as Now You See Me 3—bringing back Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco under the direction of Ruben Fleischer—and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the prequel based on Suzanne Collins’ upcoming novel. Beyond the new releases, Prime Video will also gain access to iconic Lionsgate properties, including John Wick, Twilight, Divergent, Saw, and hit TV series like Nurse Jackie and Weeds.
Brad Beale, Vice President of Worldwide Licensing and Distribution for Prime Video, emphasized the impact of the partnership. “We know that Prime members love great movies, and as a first-stop entertainment destination, we are excited to bring Lionsgate’s terrific slate of entertaining films to Prime Video soon after their theatrical release,” he said. “The combination of Lionsgate’s films along with the exciting premium entertainment from Amazon MGM Studios and our studios partners ensure that Prime Members will always have something compelling to stream, directly on Prime Video.”
Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer echoed the enthusiasm, highlighting the strategic value of the collaboration. “We’re delighted to bring to our partners at Amazon early access to go-forward slates of commercially exciting movies driven by world-class filmmakers and cast,” he said. “This agreement unlocks significant incremental value for our slate while affirming the great popularity of Lionsgate movies among an ever-expanding portfolio of buyers.”
This deal solidifies Prime Video’s position as a dominant player in the streaming space, adding more high-profile films to its growing catalog, which was already bolstered by Amazon’s acquisition of MGM. The strategy follows a growing industry trend, with studios securing multiple distribution windows for their theatrical releases. Lionsgate’s approach mirrors Universal’s model, where films premiere on its sister platform Peacock before moving to Prime Video. Similarly, Netflix holds an exclusive agreement with Sony Pictures, ensuring that Sony films land on the platform after their initial run.
While Prime Video hasn’t disclosed how long its exclusivity window for Lionsgate films will last, this agreement underscores the increasing demand for studio-backed theatrical titles on streaming platforms. As audiences continue to seek premium content at home, partnerships like this one are reshaping how Hollywood films are distributed beyond the big screen.
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