National, 3rd November, 2025: Lionsgate Play, the premium streaming destination that is redefining Hollywood entertainment for Indian audiences, is powering into 2026 with renewed momentum, robust expansion plans, and a record-breaking slate of 100+ premieres across languages. Cementing its position with the same purpose that has defined its journey so far – the definitive ‘Home for Action’, the platform is poised to scale its next growth phase, blending world class storytelling with cultural inclusivity.
Since launch, Lionsgate Play has transcended boundaries becoming synonymous with premium Hollywood entertainment, differentiated narratives, and immersive viewing experiences. In just five years, it has evolved from a curated niche service into a powerhouse of content, bridging global excellence and local relevance and reaching 40 million+ viewers across India through its wide distribution network.
2025 marked a transformative leap for Lionsgate Play as the platform pivoted beyond Hollywood, embracing India’s dynamic regional entertainment landscape, and riding the wave of Southern storytelling with Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam premieres. On course to deliver over 70 titles during the year, it seamlessly bridged worlds – from global blockbusters like Den of Thieves 2, Cleaner, Locked, and The Apprentice, alongside closer to home stories such as Dakshina, Eleven, Soothravakyam, and Racharikam. This fusion of local depth and global excellence resulted in a 40% surge in overall consumption, despite industry wide headwinds from the 2024 Hollywood strike and a year of foundational regional experimentation.
Looking ahead, Lionsgate Play will unveil its most expansive slate yet embodying a bold synthesis of global scale and regional soul. The cornerstones of coming year’s programming are as follows:
- A Hollywood Slate Like Never Before: The platform’s global promise takes center stage with marquee titles spanning groundbreaking action, powerful dramas, gripping thrillers, and visionary stories including Greenland: Migration, Mutiny, Maserati: The Brothers, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rivals of Amziah King amongst others. This new collection showcases the might of cinematic storytelling, bringing iconic names such as Gerard Butler, Jason Statham, and Angelina Jolie, alongside adding some new fan favorites to the exciting line up of actors on the app like Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba and Matthew McConaughey and more
- Strengthening Our South Indian Play: Building on the success of South Indian premieres, Lionsgate Play will expand its slate with 25+ Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada titles, solidifying our commitment to regional content
- Strategic expansion into Hindi content: Expansion of Hindi programming with a sharp, curated mix of crime thriller, horror-comedy, and game shows that will help power the platform’s next growth phase
- Continued Investment in expanding Blockbuster Library: Lionsgate Play continues to expand its growing library of blockbuster and cult favorites. Following the success of Sherlock, iconic titles like Charlie Chaplin, Rambo, Men in Black, Jumanji, Anaconda and Spider-Man join the line up – offering an ever-evolving collection that appeals to movie lovers.
Rohit Jain, President, Lionsgate Play Asia shared, “Our journey so far has been defined by bold storytelling, and a deep understanding of what today’s audience seeks – quality, variety, and authenticity. 2026 marks a turning point for Lionsgate Play. As we step into this next chapter, we’re scaling our stories, deepening regional connections, and making premium global entertainment more inclusive and accessible than ever before. Our new slate is robust, diverse, and brings together distinctive voices and world-class productions that embody the very best of global entertainment.
With its 2026 lineup, Lionsgate Play stands at the forefront of a bold new chapter – expanding its footprint, diversifying its slate, and deepening its commitment to deliver globally aspirational yet authentically local entertainment. This evolution marks its transformation from being a Hollywood-led challenger to a holistic, culturally attuned service, built with a deep understanding of the urban Indian consumer.
