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Versant to Launch Ad-Supported Streaming by 2026

12/4/2025

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  • Versant, a cable-heavy spinoff from NBCUniversal, plans to launch a streaming outlet tied to MS NOW in mid-2026.
  • It will expand the Fandango hub into an ad-supported service.
  • At a New York City investor meeting, executives projected $6.6 billion in 2025 revenue, focused on live programming.
  • Versant has acquired Free TV Networks and Indy Cinema Group to diversify offerings, and CEO Mark Lazarus emphasized reaching underserved audiences and strengthening cinema operations.