STARZ
Premium subscription streaming platform for original series and films.
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Company facts
- Entity type
- COMPANY
- Market role
- Publisher & Media Owner
- Official website
- starz.com
What STARZ does
STARZ runs a subscription-led media business that combines content ownership, content licensing, and digital distribution. It creates and acquires premium film and television programming, packages that content into a branded OTT service, and sells access directly to end users as well as through third-party distribution partners. Value is created through subscriber acquisition, retention driven by original franchises and library depth, and broad availability across connected devices and partner channels.
Category differentiation
STARZ is a subscription video streaming platform and media owner, not a general-purpose adtech platform or social media service. It sells access to premium film and television content rather than marketing software.
Strategic context
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STARZ is a premium subscription video streaming business and content owner operating a direct-to-consumer OTT service centred on original series and licensed films. Its service is distributed both directly through its own platform and through third-party bundles and marketplaces. The company monetises primarily through recurring subscription fees, promotional introductory offers, and partner distribution arrangements. It does not run an ad-supported tier in its core US service, which reinforces a premium ad-free positioning. From an investor and operating perspective, STARZ has completed its separation from Lionsgate and now operates as a standalone public company. Its strategic focus is on a digital-first model, with roughly 70% of revenue coming from OTT, targeted audience positioning around women and underrepresented viewers, and franchise-driven engagement through series such as Power and Outlander. Its direct paying customers are consumers, while commercial counterparties also include distribution partners such as cable operators, streaming bundles, and digital marketplaces.
Company news briefing
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STARZ continues to expand its multi-platform distribution and monetisation strategy through aggressive bundle integrations and platform partnerships. Alongside its inclusion in Amazon's new five-service Prime Video channels bundle and Roku's subscription offerings, STARZ has slated its hit crime drama franchise Power for a November 2026 international streaming launch on Netflix.
Business model & monetisation
STARZ monetises through recurring subscription fees for its SVOD service, supplemented by discounted introductory offers used for acquisition. It also generates revenue through third-party distribution and bundling arrangements where the service is sold via cable operators, streaming platforms, and digital marketplaces. Additional value comes from licensing and exploitation of owned original programming franchises. The current model is premium subscription-led rather than ad-supported.
- Direct OTT subscriptions
- Content Subscription
- Third-party bundled subscriptions
- Content Subscription
- Content licensing and distribution partnerships
- Service Fee
- Promotional introductory offers
- Content Subscription
Products & capabilities
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Products & market categories
Media Channel
Technology
Competitors & alternatives
- RLJ Entertainment
Niche streaming and film distribution business within AMC Networks.
Side-by-side comparisons
Recent recorded signals
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8-K Financial Filing Analysis for STARZ (2026-09-15)
financials · Recorded impact score: 3.2/5
Starz Entertainment Corp. announced that its operating subsidiary, Starz Entertainment, LLC, entered into a new multi-year employment agreement with Alison Hoffman to continue serving as President of Starz Networks. Effective retroactively from August 6, 2026, through December 31, 2029, the agreement supersedes her 2023 contract and secures Hoffman's leadership over core programming, distribution, and network operations. Under the terms of the contract, Hoffman will receive an annual base salary of $1,485,000 with a target annual performance bonus equal to 150% of base salary ($2.23 million). Additionally, the agreement provides for annual equity grants targeted at 100% of base salary beginning in April 2027, alongside customary change-in-control protections and severance clauses.
- Alison Hoffman signed a new employment agreement as President of Starz Networks through December 31, 2029, with an effective start date of August 6, 2026.
- Compensation includes an annual base salary of $1,485,000, an annual target bonus of 150% of base salary, and annual equity award opportunities valued at 100% of base salary starting in 2027.
8-K Financial Filing Analysis for STARZ (2026-08-17)
financials · Recorded impact score: 3.4/5
On August 12, 2026, Starz Entertainment Corp., along with its borrowing subsidiary Starz Capital Holdings LLC, entered into Amendment No. 1 and Incremental Amendment to its existing Credit and Guarantee Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent. The amendment expands the company's capital facilities by increasing the revolving credit commitments by $33 million and incurring $67 million in additional senior secured incremental term loans on substantially the same terms as the existing agreement. Following the transaction, the aggregate principal amount of revolving credit commitments grew to $183 million, and total term loans reached $367 million. The incremental term loans were borrowed in full on the closing date, with Starz directing the proceeds toward working capital and general corporate purposes, thereby bolstering its liquidity profile for ongoing content and operational investments.
- Increased aggregate revolving credit commitments by $33 million, bringing total revolving capacity to $183 million.
- Incurred and fully borrowed $67 million in incremental senior secured term loans, increasing total term loan balances to $367 million.
Starz Drama Power Moves to Netflix in November 2026
CTV & OTT · Recorded impact score: 2/5
Netflix will stream all six seasons of the Starz crime drama Power beginning in November 2026, marking the first time the original series will be available on Netflix. Created by Courtney A. Kemp and executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Power premiered on Starz in 2014 and spawned multiple spinoffs (Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Power Book IV: Force). Starz will continue to stream all series in the U.S., while 50 Cent indicated the four Power series will launch on Netflix internationally (excluding Canada) in November. The move expands Netflix’s catalog of crime dramas and brings a high-profile premium-cable franchise to a broader, global streaming audience.
- Netflix announced all six seasons of Power will stream on Netflix in November 2026.
- Power originally premiered on Starz in 2014 and became Starz’s flagship drama.
STARZ and Crunchyroll Launch Prime Video Bundle
Connected TV (CTV) & OTT · Recorded impact score: 2/5
STARZ and Crunchyroll launched a joint subscription bundle available through Prime Video on July 29, 2026. The bundle is priced at $16.99 per month, which the publisher states is over 23% cheaper than subscribing to both services separately. STARZ highlighted access to its premium programming including the Power franchise and several upcoming originals with release dates in July–September 2026. Crunchyroll’s portion includes major anime series such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and upcoming August additions. Executives quoted in the announcement include Alison Hoffman (President of STARZ Networks), Terry Li (Chief Product Officer and EVP, Emerging Business, Crunchyroll), and Matt Huntley (Director of U.S. Channels, Prime Video). The bundle is available to sign up for via Prime Video starting the publication date.
- STARZ and Crunchyroll launched a joint bundle available through Prime Video.
- The bundle costs $16.99 per month, described as over 23% savings versus subscribing to both services separately.
Peacock Adds STARZ Premium In-App Add-On
Video Streaming Platform · Recorded impact score: 2/5
Peacock (owned by NBCUniversal) launched an in‑app STARZ premium add‑on that lets eligible subscribers access STARZ originals and movies without leaving the Peacock app. The STARZ add‑on is priced at $11.99/month after a 7‑day free trial (trial available only to customers billed directly through Peacock) and is available across Peacock Select, Premium, and Premium Plus plans. Content from STARZ appears alongside Peacock’s library on dedicated STARZ pages, removing the need for a separate STARZ app or additional login. Existing standalone STARZ subscriptions cannot be linked to Peacock accounts. The move follows Peacock’s prior bundling partnership with Apple and continues the service’s strategy to aggregate premium content within its platform.
- Peacock now offers an in‑app STARZ add‑on for $11.99 per month.
- A 7‑day free trial is available to eligible customers billed directly through Peacock.
Careers & open positions
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| Position | Department | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| VP Campaign Management & Marketing Infrastructure(VP) | Creative & Campaign Management | Santa Monica, CA | |
| Sr. Product Manager, Operations & Automation(Senior) | Product Management | Santa Monica, CA |
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Questions about STARZ
What is STARZ?
STARZ is a premium subscription video streaming service and content owner offering original series and licensed films through an OTT platform.
Who uses STARZ?
STARZ is used by consumers who pay for ad-free, on-demand access to television series and films, as well as by distribution partners that bundle the service.
How does STARZ make money?
STARZ makes money mainly from recurring subscription fees, introductory offers that convert into paid plans, and partner distribution and licensing arrangements.
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