Thanks To A Deal With Lionsgate, Hit Movies Like 'John Wick 4' And 'The Expendables 4' Will Stream For Free On The Roku Channel

TV & Film

Mar 27

Roku has struck a new deal with Lionsgate, a massive entertainment production company. The deal gives The Roku Channel streaming rights for the company’s theatrical releases after a specified amount of time for the next few years. This means that films including John Wick: Chapter 4, Borderlands, and White Bird: A Wonder Story will be streamable for free, as the platform has a free-with-ads model.

The titles won’t be hitting The Roku Channel immediately. The films will first have a theatrical release before coming to Starz. Following the time on Starz, the content hits The Roku Channel. The details indicate that this deal encompasses all Lionsgate theatrical productions for the near future. The length of time these films will be streaming for is currently undisclosed; it could vary depending on the title, however, time will tell. Following this cycle, the films have the potential to be acquired by larger services.

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In regards to the partnership, Vice President of Programming at Roku Rob Holmes stated (via BGR):

“We are pleased to expand our relationship with our longstanding partner Lionsgate to provide our audience with exclusive first-time, free access to Lionsgate’s theatrical slate. This innovative approach creates value for both parties, and most importantly provides the millions of streamers on The Roku Channel with the opportunity to enjoy these compelling titles via this unique window.”

The Roku Channel isn’t the only service of its kind. This deal with Lionsgate presents the opportunity for them to pull ahead of their competition.

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