Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Lionsgate CEO: Strategic Deal 'Probably Gonna Happen' Down The Road
Lionsgate's boss, Jon Feltheimer, hinted that the company might be bought or merge with another company sometime soon.
This comes after Lionsgate and Starz, which used to be together, split up.
Some companies like Legendary might be interested in buying them.
Feltheimer said the split created opportunities for both.
Lionsgate also makes a lot of money from their movies and shows, almost $1 billion last year.
The company also owns most of the movies and shows they've made over the years.
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer suggests a strategic M&A deal is likely after the Lionsgate-Starz split.
Rumors circulated about potential interest from Legendary Entertainment and others in acquiring Lionsgate.
Feltheimer stated Lionsgate's separation from Starz was to create options for both companies.
Lionsgate's library generated close to $1 billion in revenue in the past year.
Lionsgate executives confirmed the company owns the majority of its film and television library.
- Who
- Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer.
- What
- Lionsgate CEO discussed the possibility of a future merger or acquisition.
- When
- During the Q1 2026 earnings call.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To take advantage of their earnings power and potential scale.
Potential Deal Implications
Company and Investor Perspectives
Mergers and Acquisitions
Potential Deal Implications
Lionsgate is open to acquisitions.
Company and Investor Perspectives
There may be potential concerns about the company's position.
- Company
- Lionsgate
- CEO
- Jon Feltheimer
- Starz Split
- Yes
- Rumored Acquirer
- Legendary Entertainment (and others)
- Library Revenue (Trailing 12 Months)
- ~$1 billion
- Library Ownership
- Lionsgate owns most of it