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Starz Signs New Distribution Agreement with Verizon Fios

Starz (STRZ) announced a new distribution agreement that restores all Starz channels, Starz On Demand and the Starz app through Verizon Fios (VZ).

STARZ and Verizon Negotiations Fail, Channels Removed

Starz (STRZ) issued the following statement regarding the status of its negotiations with Verizon (VZ) and the loss of all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios. "Despite extensive efforts by STARZ to reach a renewal agreement and preserve uninterrupted access for Verizon Fios customers, Verizon has chosen to remove STARZ. Verizon has mischaracterized our position, shown an unwillingness to negotiate and has been unproductive in progressing towards a mutually beneficial outcome," said Alison Hoffman, President, STARZ Networks. "STARZ is one of the few remaining independent entertainment companies in a marketplace increasingly dominated by large media and telecommunications conglomerates. For decades, we have invested in storytelling that reflects a broad range of voices, experiences and perspectives, while championing creators and audiences that have historically been underrepresented in mainstream entertainment. Verizon's decision to drop STARZ deprives its customers of access to a unique slate of programming that cannot be found anywhere else and leaves viewers with fewer choices. We stand ready to reach a fair agreement that restores STARZ to Verizon customers as quickly as possible." Since an agreement was not reached, customers have lost access to STARZ's programming, including the full "Power" Universe and the upcoming "Power: Origins," new hit drama "Fightland," every episode of the timeless romantic drama "Outlander" and its critically acclaimed prequel, "Outlander: Blood of my Blood," the upcoming season of the award-winning "P-Valley," the current season of the crime drama "S.W.A.T. Exiles," and the upcoming premiere of critically acclaimed drama, "Tip Toe," which are available exclusively on STARZ. Fans have also lost access to STARZ's extensive film library, including the global phenomenon Michael.

STARZ Reports Q2 Revenue of $307.9M, Beating Expectations

Reports Q2 revenue $307.9M, consensus $306.76M. "Our second-quarter results reflect the momentum we are building across the business and the strength of our content portfolio," said STARZ President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch. "We delivered another quarter of strong audience engagement and OTT revenue growth, and the success of the 'Fightland' premiere validates our ownership strategy. The progress we are making and our visibility into the back half of the year increase our confidence that 2026 is becoming a more meaningful inflection year for STARZ than we anticipated."