Banijay and Mediawan Consider Buying Lionsgate Studios
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 15, 2026
Key points
- Banijay and Mediawan show interest in acquiring Lionsgate Studios
- Lionsgate known for popular franchises such as 'Hunger Games' and 'John Wick'
- Bollore's Canal+ does not bid on the potential acquisition
Lionsgate Studios, known for franchises like 'Hunger Games' and 'John Wick,' is reportedly attracting interest from Banijay Group and Mediawan Group. The acquisition could expand the entertainment company's global reach. Bollore, which controls Canal+, is not participating in the potential takeover.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran