Lionsgate Revenue Falls As CEO Concedes “Disappointing” Quarter

Lionsgate Revenue Falls As CEO Concedes “Disappointing” Quarter

As a seasoned gamer who has witnessed the evolution of Hollywood studios like Lionsgate, I can’t help but feel a tinge of nostalgia when I see their struggles amidst industry disruption. Having spent countless hours immersed in the worlds created by franchises such as John Wick and The Hunger Games, I can’t help but feel a kinship with the studio that brought these tales to life.


In simpler terms, Lionsgate recently disclosed the financial outcomes for the second quarter, which reflects the separation of their studio operations (previously part of a larger media company) into an individual stock earlier in the year.

Under CEO Jon Feltheimer’s guidance, the studio managed to reduce its first-quarter net loss from a significant $887.9 million a year ago, mainly due to non-cash goodwill and intangible asset write downs, as well as restructuring charges in the media networks division. In simpler terms, the company’s massive loss a year ago was reduced this quarter, primarily because of certain costs associated with assets and reorganization in their media divisions.

Lionsgate is the studio behind John WickThe Hunger Games and other movie franchises.

In the recent financial quarter, Lionsgate experienced a decrease in total revenue to approximately $948.6 million, down from $1.01 billion at the same time last year. This latest financial period surpassed the analysts’ predictions of $921 million for second-quarter revenues. Furthermore, the adjusted loss per share amounted to 43 cents, which was 5 cents better than what analysts had forecasted.

In the initial three months, the company’s studios division, encompassing both Motion Picture and Television production sectors, experienced an increase in Motion Picture earnings to approximately $407.1 million, contrasted with $396 million during the corresponding period of 2023. Simultaneously, TV production income surged to $416.6 million, compared to $394 million in the previous year’s same period.

Last year’s earnings from the primary source of income, Starz Networks, amounted to approximately $416.5 million. However, this year, the revenue dropped to $347 million.

Amidst widespread upheaval within the industry, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer didn’t mince words when discussing his company’s recent financial outcomes. “In a challenging, disrupted, and tough year for our sector, we posted unsatisfactory financial figures in the quarter. Our results highlight the importance of sticking firmly to the prudent business strategies, varied content offerings, and strict financial control that have always benefited us. The blend of a resurgence in high-quality content, the ongoing success of our film and television catalog, and careful management will guide us back towards robust growth and shareholder wealth creation,” he explained in a statement.

To lessen the effects of industrial upheaval, Lionsgate divided its studio business from Starz, strengthened its annual theatrical release schedule to around three to four major films starting in fiscal 2026, and is expanding its TV production lineup while launching new free, ad-supported streaming channels.

Opening Lionsgate Studios on NASDAQ was intended to provide various opportunities for the Hollywood studio following the anticipated separation of its film and TV studios and Starz. This includes securing new funds, potential mergers with established companies, and other strategic moves.

Lionsgate Studios encompasses the Motion Picture Division and the Television Production arm of Lionsgate, as well as a vast collection of approximately 20,000 films and television shows in their library.

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2024-11-08 00:54