SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARZ issued the following statement regarding the status of its negotiations with Verizon and the potential loss of all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios.
“STARZ has been negotiating in good faith with Verizon on a distribution agreement that would ensure our shared customers continue to have uninterrupted access to STARZ’s premium programming,” said Alison Hoffman, President of STARZ Networks. “As an independent programmer dedicated to women and underrepresented audiences, STARZ is vital to a competitive media marketplace, providing diverse programming alternatives to content from larger conglomerates. Limiting access to STARZ would reduce competition and consumer choice. Unless an agreement is reached imminently, our viewers should be prepared for Verizon to remove STARZ.”
If this happens, it would impact Verizon Fios’ customers’ ability to watch STARZ’s programming, including the full “Power” Universe and the upcoming “Power: Origins,” every episode of the timeless romantic drama “Outlander” and its critically acclaimed prequel, “Outlander: Blood of my Blood,” the upcoming season of the award-winning “P-Valley,” the current season of the crime drama “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” and the upcoming premiere of critically acclaimed drama, “Tip Toe,” which are available exclusively on STARZ. Fans would also lose access to STARZ’s extensive film library, including the global phenomenon Michael.
About STARZ
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
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