Beta Film, also known as Beta Film GmbH, is a privately owned independent European film and television group headquartered in Munich (Oberhaching), Germany, with strategic corporate branches across the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. Founded in 1959 by media pioneer Leo Kirch and under the ownership of Jan Mojto since 2004, the company operates with approximately 90 employees and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It reported $358.9M in revenue as of 2024. Specializing in entertainment content rights, the conglomerate focuses on international entertainment packaging and holds controlling stakes and strategic alliances across more than 40 production companies and distribution labels throughout Europe. Beta Film distributes European narrative spectacles, with a legacy that includes titles such as Babylon Berlin, Gomorrah, The Swarm, The Lives of Others, and Downfall.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1959

Headcount

90

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Entertainment content rights

Ownership

Privately Owned

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The Guardian on July 29, 2026, reviewed "Gomorrah: The Origins," noting the series' freshness, tenderness, and richness that distinguish it from typical crime dramas. Earlier, on July 27, "Babylon Berlin" announced its series finale, which will feature an eight-episode arc depicting the rise of the Nazis in 1933. The German noir series also revealed plans for video game, documentary, and audio spinoffs. Previously, on July 24, "Rex – Vienna Calling" premiered successfully on Italy's RAI 2, securing the #2 prime-time slot with over 750,000 viewers and a 5.6% market share, surpassing "Chicago Med." This followed Beta Film's acquisition of international distribution rights on July 17 for "The Panini Family - Album of Dreams," a six-part drama chronicling the true story of the family behind the global Panini sticker empire from post-war Italy. On the same day, July 17, Beta Film also boarded "Just Call Me Frida," an uplifting family feature scheduled for its world premiere on July 19 at the Giffoni Film Festival's Elements +10 competition.

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Beta Film's revenues were less than $500M in 2024. All the revenue comes from entertainment rights and distribution.
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