Starz is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States. It is owned by Lionsgate, with Starzplay as a subsidiary, and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1994, the company employs approximately 1240 individuals and reported $1.1B in revenue as of 2023. Starz's main product is broadcast television and radio, operating as an American premium cable and satellite television network.
On August 21, 2026, BBC and STARZ announced further casting for "You Are Here," their adaptation of David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, best-selling novel, with Karla Crome, Josiah Green-Mhlanga, and Tom Stourton joining Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen. Previously, on August 18, the company's #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive program returned for its fifth year. This program, which focuses on discovering and developing television writers from traditionally underrepresented communities, is partnering with the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA). Earlier, on August 7, Starz reported a net loss of $189.4 million for the second quarter ended June 30, with revenue reaching $307.9 million, a 3.7% decrease from $319.7 million in the previous-year period. This fiscal loss followed the company’s exit from a Universal Theatrical Output Deal. Despite the loss, Starz increased its 2026 outlook for Adjusted OIBDA and Unlevered Free Cash Flow and reaffirmed its year-end leverage target of 2.7x.
Starz offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Starz's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio and media and TV services.
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Starz's revenues were over $1B in 2023. Caretta Research has split Starz's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Starz's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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