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Amazon Prime Video Secures Exclusive Lionsgate Streaming Rights

1/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Amazon's Prime Video has struck an exciting multi-year partnership with Lionsgate, locking in exclusive streaming rights to highly anticipated 2026 theatrical releases, including "Now You See Me 3" and "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping." Fans can also look forward to a treasure trove of classics from Lionsgate's library, featuring hits like "John Wick" and "Twilight."

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Historical Context

Amazon's multi-year partnership with Lionsgate for exclusive streaming rights mirrors the industry's shift toward content consolidation. This trend began in the early 2000s with major studios acquiring smaller companies to expand their libraries. Such partnerships echo the 2012 Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm, which significantly enhanced Disney's film portfolio, illustrating how strategic alliances shape streaming landscapes.

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Story summary

Amazon's Prime Video has struck an exciting multi-year partnership with Lionsgate, locking in exclusive streaming rights to highly anticipated 2026 theatrical releases, including "Now You See Me 3" and "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping." Fans can also look forward to a treasure trove of classics from Lionsgate's library, featuring hits like "John Wick" and "Twilight."

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