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Lionsgate Studios Corp. operates as a standalone content company built around motion picture and television production, distribution, branded franchises, 3 Arts Entertainment and a film and television library. News about Lionsgate commonly covers quarterly and annual results, film and television pipeline activity, library monetization, and the extension of entertainment intellectual property across consumer products, experiences, games, merchandise and strategic partnerships.
Recurring company updates also include franchise collaborations tied to properties such as John Wick and The Twilight Saga, advertising and distribution partnerships for FAST channels, marketing technology used to manage studio creative assets, and governance developments involving the board and executive compensation.
Lionsgate announced it will adapt Suzanne Collins's upcoming novel 'Sunrise on the Reaping' into a major motion picture, marking the return of the Hunger Games franchise. The film, produced by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, is slated for a theatrical release on November 20, 2026. Francis Lawrence, who directed four previous Hunger Games films, is in talks to direct. The novel will be published on March 18, 2025. The Hunger Games series has sold over 100 million copies in 54 languages and earned over $3.3 billion at the box office. The franchise also includes theme park attractions and live events globally.
Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios reported their fourth quarter fiscal 2024 results, highlighting key financial figures and operational outcomes. The company achieved $1.1 billion in revenue but faced an operating loss of $60.9 million and a net loss of $39.5 million. Adjusted net income stood at $63.4 million.
Television segment profit rose by 83%, while the Film & Television Library earned a record $339 million in revenue. Lionsgate recorded $397 million in net cash flow for the year and $230 million in adjusted free cash flow. The Studio Business saw a 6.8% revenue increase, although the Motion Picture segment faced a 23% revenue drop. Media Networks' revenue declined by 7.1%, with a 28.4% drop in profit due to higher content amortization expenses.
Additionally, Lionsgate Studios became a separate publicly-traded entity on May 14, 2024. The company remains focused on completing the full separation of its studio and STARZ businesses by the end of the year.
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Lionsgate Studios (Nasdaq: LION) will announce their fourth quarter and full year earnings for fiscal 2024 on May 23, 2024, post-market close. The companies will also hold a conference call at 5:00 P.M. ET/2:00 P.M. PT on the same day to discuss the results. The financial outcomes of both companies will be covered in this call.
Lionsgate operates a comprehensive motion picture and television studio and the STARZ subscription platform, boasting a 20,000-title film and television library. It owns 87.2% of Lionsgate Studios, a standalone content company known for its diverse production and distribution services.