Sony Pictures Entertainment vs TSUBURAYA FIELDS HOLDINGS

Sony Launches FAST Service Live TV on PS5

Sony has launched "Live TV on PS5," a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service available in the U.S. on the PlayStation 5 console. The service features over 100 live channels and on-demand content, accessible directly through the PS5 media area without needing additional apps. Programming includes Sony’s own content, third-party channels from Lionsgate, Fox, NBCU, Bloomberg, Spotify, and A+E, as well as shows like The Walking Dead and Hell's Kitchen, Crunchyroll anime, and sports from Fox Sports, NBC Sports, NASCAR, and UFC. Sony Pictures Television positions it as a premium advertising environment, with Publica and PubMatic as adtech partners. The move bolsters Sony’s advertising business by leveraging the engaged PS5 user base, while maintaining its content-licensing strategy. A launch in Germany or other European markets hasn't been announced due to licensing constraints.

• Sony launched "Live TV on PS5" on September 1, 2026, as a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service in the U.S.
• The service offers over 100 live channels and on-demand content, accessible directly through the PS5 media area without additional app downloads.
• Programming includes Sony’s own content, third-party channels (Lionsgate, Fox, NBCU, Bloomberg, Spotify, A+E), and specific shows/sports like The Walking Dead, Crunchyroll anime, Fox Sports, NASCAR, and UFC.

Sony Sees 13% Drop in Motion Pictures Revenue

Sony Pictures Entertainment reported a 13% decline in motion pictures revenue for its fiscal first quarter (three months ended June 30, 2026), with the unit generating $645 million versus $742 million a year earlier. The decline was driven by a much lighter theatrical slate (one North American release vs. four in the prior-year quarter), which reduced box-office and ancillary income while lowering marketing and distribution costs. Overall SPE sales fell 13% to $1.98 billion, but operating income rose 21% to $154 million. Other divisions showed mixed results: television production revenue fell 32% to $571 million, media networks revenue rose 10% to $744 million, Crunchyroll surpassed 21 million paid subscribers, music revenue increased 22% to 557.9 billion yen, and PlayStation hardware and services were broadly flat with 1.6 million PS5 units sold in the quarter.

• Sony Pictures Entertainment motion pictures revenue fell 13% to $645 million in the quarter ending June 30, 2026 (down from $742 million).
• SPE sales declined 13% to $1.98 billion; SPE operating income rose 21% to $154 million due to lower marketing and distribution expenses.
• Television production revenue fell 32% to $571 million from $841 million year-over-year, driven by fewer series deliveries.

TSUBURAYA FIELDS HOLDINGS Announces New Pachi-Slot 'L Assault Lily' and Pachi-Slot 'e Godzilla vs Evangelion ~WIND BURST~' Launches

The company's consolidated subsidiary Fields Co., Ltd. announced the release of new pachislot machines 'L Assault Lily' on September 15, 2026, and 'e Godzilla vs Evangelion ~WIND BURST~' on September 1, 2026. Additionally, Tsuburaya Productions announced the opening of official shops 'ULTRAMAN STORE' in Ikebukuro and Umeda in 2026, and Fields announced a partnership with IG Port group for global merchandise development.