Overview
- Lionsgate Play, which announced the move Monday, will start a screen-agnostic rollout in September 2026 with 10 to 12 films opening in Indian cinemas before landing on the app.
- Early theatrical picks include Russell Crowe’s Billion Dollar Spy, Gerard Butler’s Empire City, Robert Pattinson’s Primetime, Mark Wahlberg’s By Any Means, and the creature feature Titan.
- The 2026 slate expands to more than 100 premieres with a focus on star-led action and franchise plays such as Greenland 2: Migration, Jason Statham’s Mutiny, Angelina Jolie’s Couture, Zac Efron’s Famous, The Rivals of Amziah King, Apollo Has Fallen, and Vigil Season 3.
- The streamer also confirmed Heated Rivalry Season 2 for 2027, keeping the hit queer hockey drama on its originals roster for viewers in India.
- Rohit Jain, who bought the service earlier this year, is steering the plan under a multi-year licensing deal with Lionsgate as the platform leans on B2B2C distribution through partners like JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream, and Amazon Prime Video Channels to reach more than 40 million viewers in India.