Starz
Newly independent Starz is doubling down on women- and underrepresented-audience programming, expanding its fully owned drama slate while targeting adjusted OIBDA profitability as a standalone streamer.
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"For the quarter, we are very pleased to report the company's strong operating and financial results, and excellent subscriber growth." — CEO Jeffrey Hirsch
Starz is operating as a newly independent streamer following its split from Lionsgate, and its acquisition activity reflects that repositioning in real time. The network recently acquired rights to Miranda July's novel "All Fours" for series development (with Plan B producing) and greenlit an untitled black rodeo family drama (8x60') in late April/early May 2026, signaling a clear editorial line toward stories centered on women and underrepresented communities. The company also picked up the five-part docuseries "Magic City: An American Fantasy" and ordered "Power: Origins," extending its franchise Power universe, which remains a primary subscriber-acquisition engine. The $177.4 million restructuring charge tied to a content portfolio reassessment underscores that Starz is actively culling projects that do not fit its strategic audience focus.
Over the past 12 months, Starz has demonstrated a consistent pattern: franchise drama renewals and extensions (Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4, Power: Origins, Blood of My Blood Season 2) paired with targeted acquisitions of character-driven, female-skewing or culturally specific projects (All Fours, Minx Season 2, Magic City). The network has been explicit, per recent coverage, that content appealing to male-skewing or predominantly white audiences, such as the sword-and-sandal genre, does not align with its mandate. Budgets are not publicly disclosed on individual deals, but the overall financial target of approximately $200 million in adjusted OIBDA for calendar 2025 frames the cost discipline applied to every greenlight.
Starz is not broadly open to unsolicited submissions. The most reliable access pathway runs through established production companies and literary representation, as evidenced by the Plan B attachment on All Fours and the docuseries pickup via conventional trade channels. Writers and producers seeking consideration should approach through a recognized lit agent, manager, or producing partner with an existing Starz relationship. Decision-maker tracking across the organization currently covers 112 contacts, suggesting a sizable development and acquisitions infrastructure for a focused streamer.
All Fours
All Fours (rights to Miranda July’s novel)
Black Rodeo (untitled drama)
Blood of My Blood (Season 2)
Jackson exited overall deal at Starz
Magic City: An American Fantasy
Minx
Power: Origins (Series order)
"For the quarter, we are very pleased to report the company's strong operating and financial results, and excellent subscriber growth." — CEO Jeffrey Hirsch
Starz is operating as a newly independent streamer following its split from Lionsgate, and its acquisition activity reflects that repositioning in real time. The network recently acquired rights to Miranda July's novel "All Fours" for series development (with Plan B producing) and greenlit an untitled black rodeo family drama (8x60') in late April/early May 2026, signaling a clear editorial line toward stories centered on women and underrepresented communities. The company also picked up the five-part docuseries "Magic City: An American Fantasy" and ordered "Power: Origins," extending its franchise Power universe, which remains a primary subscriber-acquisition engine. The $177.4 million restructuring charge tied to a content portfolio reassessment underscores that Starz is actively culling projects that do not fit its strategic audience focus.
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Does Starz accept unsolicited scripts?
Based on available coverage, Starz does not appear to operate an open-door unsolicited submissions policy. Recent acquisitions, including the rights to Miranda July's novel All Fours (with Plan B attached to produce) and the Magic City docuseries pickup, all trace to established production companies or literary representation. Writers without industry representation are unlikely to gain traction through direct outreach; a recognized literary agent, manager, or producing partner with an existing Starz relationship is the standard entry point.
What budgets does Starz greenlight or acquire at?
Starz does not publicly disclose per-project budgets. At the corporate level, the company is targeting approximately $200 million in adjusted OIBDA for calendar 2025, which frames the cost discipline applied to greenlights. The $177.4 million restructuring charge tied to a content portfolio reassessment signals active pruning of projects that do not meet financial or strategic thresholds. Individual deal terms for recent acquisitions, including All Fours and the untitled black rodeo drama (8x60'), have not been disclosed.
Does Starz acquire films or series from film festivals?
Recent acquisition records do not surface festival-circuit pickups as a primary sourcing channel for Starz. The network's documented activity over the past 12 months skews toward literary adaptations (All Fours), franchise extensions (Power: Origins, Blood of My Blood Season 2), and docuseries (Magic City: An American Fantasy). That said, Starz has historically balanced owned productions with acquisitions and licensed fare, so festival titles fitting its women- and underrepresented-audience mandate are not categorically excluded.
How do I reach Starz development and acquisitions executives?
Starz maintains a sizable acquisitions and development infrastructure, with 112 decision makers currently tracked across the organization. Direct cold outreach is not a documented pathway. The most reliable route is through a literary agent, talent manager, or production company with an established Starz relationship, as seen with Plan B's attachment to All Fours. Trade coverage and industry events where Starz executives appear (such as TCA or upfront presentations) can also surface contact opportunities for represented talent.
What genres is Starz prioritizing right now?
Starz has been explicit that its mandate centers on content appealing to women and underrepresented audiences. Recent greenlights and acquisitions reflect this: the female-driven literary adaptation All Fours, the culturally specific black rodeo family drama (8x60'), the comedy Minx (Season 2), and the docuseries Magic City: An American Fantasy. Franchise crime drama remains a pillar via the Power universe. Coverage notes that male-skewing genres with predominantly white audience appeal, such as sword-and-sandal, do not align with the current strategic focus.
Is Starz actively acquiring and greenlighting content right now?
Yes. As of late April/early May 2026, Starz greenlit the untitled black rodeo family drama and has three unique deals recorded in the most recent 30-day window. The network is simultaneously expanding its fully owned drama slate and balancing that with acquisitions and licensed fare, according to recent coverage. The completed split from Lionsgate and the company's stated confidence in its financial trajectory suggest acquisitions activity will continue, though the $177.4 million content portfolio restructuring charge indicates selectivity is high.
Profile compiled from publicly-available sources: trade press (Deadline, Variety, IndieWire, The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Daily), festival market reports (Cannes Marche, AFM, EFM, TIFF Industry), executive public statements, and acquisition announcements. Activity counters reflect signal volume from continuous pipeline indexing.
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