Sony Pictures Entertainment and Spanish streaming platform Movistar Plus+ have solidified their long-running partnership with a renewed agreement that ensures Spanish audiences will continue enjoying Sony’s theatrical hits and TV content. The deal grants exclusive Pay 1 window rights to Movistar Plus+ for Sony’s films after their theatrical and home entertainment runs.
Key Highlights of the Deal
🎬 Exclusive Theatrical Films – Movistar Plus+ will be the first streaming home for major Sony releases, including:
- 28 Years Later (Danny Boyle’s anticipated sequel)
- I Know What You Did Last Summer (reboot)
- Karate Kid: Legends (next-gen installment)
- Sony’s blockbuster franchises (Spider-Man, Ghostbusters, Bad Boys, Jumanji)
- Critically adored films (Whiplash, Little Women, Call Me by Your Name)
- Timeless classics (The Bridge on the River Kwai, Kramer vs. Kramer)
📺 AXN Channels Return – Movistar Plus+ will keep AXN in its linear lineup and revive AXN Movies, a channel dedicated to blockbuster films. AXN remains a powerhouse in Spain after 25+ years, home to hit series like The Good Doctor, Criminal Minds, and Chicago Fire.
💻 On-Demand Expansion – Subscribers get access to 100+ full series via AXN Now, including:
- Damages (Glenn Close, Rose Byrne)
- The Shield
- Sony TV originals (Twisted Metal, High Country, Accused)
What This Means for Spanish Audiences
The deal reinforces Movistar Plus+ as Spain’s leading film hub, ensuring subscribers get first dibs on Sony’s biggest titles post-theater. Daniel Domenjó (CEO, Movistar Plus+) emphasized the platform’s commitment to having “the best film offer in Spain.” Meanwhile, Mark Young (Sony Pictures TV) praised the partnership, calling AXN a “benchmark in quality programming.”
With 28 Years Later leading the charge, this deal ensures Spanish viewers won’t miss out on Sony’s hottest releases—both in theaters and at home.
Availability: Rolling out post-theatrical windows.
AXN Movies relaunch: Coming soon.
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