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Lionsgate Play to Launch Theatrical Model in India by 2026

4/20/2026

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Lionsgate Play will launch a theatrical-first model in India, screening 10–12 Hollywood titles in cinemas in September 2026.
The plan aims to shift from theaters to streaming, featuring Russell Crowe’s Billion Dollar Spy and Gerard Butler’s Empire City.
Lionsgate Play plans over 100 premieres in 2026, including Heated Rivalry Season 2 in 2027.
Rohit Jain, Founder of Lionsgate Play Asia, emphasizes high-impact storytelling and an integrated theatrical-digital approach.

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Story summary

Lionsgate Play will launch a theatrical-first model in India, screening 10–12 Hollywood titles in cinemas in September 2026.
The plan aims to shift from theaters to streaming, featuring Russell Crowe’s Billion Dollar Spy and Gerard Butler’s Empire City.
Lionsgate Play plans over 100 premieres in 2026, including Heated Rivalry Season 2 in 2027.
Rohit Jain, Founder of Lionsgate Play Asia, emphasizes high-impact storytelling and an integrated theatrical-digital approach.