Lionsgate Studios Gains on Netflix Takeover Speculation (Update) (LION:NYSE)
Lionsgate shares rose 14% on takeover chatter before Netflix said it was not pursuing the studio, cooling the rally.
- Lionsgate Studios shares surged 14% on Tuesday amid speculation of a potential Netflix acquisition, though the stock backtracked 3.5% in late trading after the streamer dismissed the rumors.
- Since separating from Starz in May 2025 to become a pure-play acquisition target, Lionsgate has leveraged franchises like John Wick and the Michael biopic to build market value.
- The streamer officially confirmed it is not pursuing Lionsgate, maintaining a disciplined M&A approach that includes walking away from Warner Bros. Discovery and Roku.
- Investors remain wary of the company's shifting M&A strategy, evidenced by Netflix shares closing down 4% at about $79 on Wednesday.
- Although Netflix denied interest in Lionsgate or Imax, reports suggest the company could potentially explore opportunities with Sony Pictures, despite Sony Group's stated commitment to keeping the division.
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Netflix Not Pursuing Lionsgate Acquisition
Netflix has shot down a recent report suggesting it was interested in acquiring Lionsgate. A report on Tuesday at Semafor indicated that the streaming giant was one of several companies interested in buying mini-major studio Lionsgate – home of the “Twilight,” “John Wick” and “Hunger Games” franchises. A spokesperson for Netflix, however, tellsThe Wrap that the company is “not interested” and has no plans to pursue an acquisition. The original …
Netflix Shuts Down Lionsgate Takeover Rumor amid M&A Speculations
The entertainment industry has spent years adapting to a rapidly changing streaming landscape, with studios and media companies constantly evaluating how best to position themselves for the future. As a result, merger and acquisition speculation has become a regular feature of Hollywood headlines..link { text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-decoration-color: #db0000; text-underline-position: under; …
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SuperHeroHypeNetflix Looks to Buy Lionsgate After Missing Out on Warner Bros.
Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix is now looking at buying Lionsgate. According to a new report, the streaming service company is interested in purchasing Lionsgate Studios after missing out on Warner Bros. Discovery and Roku. The Netflix streaming service company was previously looking to merge with Warner Bros., though that is no longer happening. Then, Netflix looked at purchasing Roku, though it never made an official bid for the company. What d…
Update: Netflix Shoots Down Lionsgate Acquisition
At one point in time, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Netflix would be the new home to Warner Bros. Discovery, and with that acquisition, the biggest streamer around would also be entering the motion picture market in a much heavier way. That ultimately didn’t end up happening thanks to Paramount, but a recent report stated that Netflix might be merging with Lionsgate. Netflix has since addressed those reports though and completely shu…
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