Mumbai: Lionsgate Play, a streaming destination redefining Hollywood entertainment for Indian audiences, is powering into 2026 with renewed momentum, robust expansion plans, and a record-breaking slate of over 100 premieres across languages. Staying true to its purpose as the definitive “Home for Action,” the platform is now set to enter its next growth phase—blending world-class storytelling with cultural inclusivity.
Since its launch, Lionsgate Play has transcended boundaries to become 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 content powerhouse—bridging global excellence with local relevance and reaching over 40 million viewers across India through its extensive distribution network.
The year 2025 marked a major transformation for Lionsgate Play as the platform expanded beyond Hollywood, embracing India’s regional entertainment landscape and riding the wave of Southern storytelling with Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam premieres. Delivering over 70 titles during the year, it successfully balanced global blockbusters like Den of Thieves 2, Cleaner, Locked, and The Apprentice with local originals such as Dakshina, Eleven, Soothravakyam, and Racharikam. This unique fusion of local depth and global excellence resulted in a 40% surge in overall consumption, despite industry headwinds from the 2024 Hollywood strike and a year of foundational regional experimentation.
Looking ahead, Lionsgate Play will unveil its most expansive lineup yet—embodying a bold synthesis of global scale and regional soul. The platform’s 2026 programming will be anchored by four key pillars:
- A Hollywood Slate Like Never Before: Featuring marquee titles across action, drama, and thriller genres including Greenland: Migration, Mutiny, Maserati: The Brothers, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and The Rivals of Amziah King. The slate brings together leading stars such as Gerard Butler, Jason Statham, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, and Matthew McConaughey.
- Strengthening the South Indian Play: Building on strong audience traction, the platform will expand its South Indian slate with 25+ Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada titles, reinforcing its regional focus.
- Strategic Expansion into Hindi Content: A curated slate of crime thrillers, horror-comedies, and game shows will mark the next phase of growth in Hindi entertainment.
- Continued Investment in Blockbuster Library: Lionsgate Play continues to expand its library of iconic titles, following the success of Sherlock. Upcoming additions include Charlie Chaplin, Rambo, Men in Black, Jumanji, Anaconda, and Spider-Man, catering to movie lovers across generations.
Commenting on the company’s direction, Rohit Jain, President, Lionsgate Play Asia, said, “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 era—expanding its footprint, diversifying its slate, and strengthening its commitment to deliver globally aspirational yet authentically local entertainment. This evolution cements its transformation from a Hollywood-led challenger into a culturally attuned, holistic streaming service, built with a deep understanding of the modern Indian viewer.
