Lionsgate Movies Now Available on Steam Digital Platform

SANTA MONICA/BELLEVUE: Lionsgate has become one of the first major studios to license films to Valve Corporation’s Steam digital distribution platform.

The partnership sees the launch of more than 100 Lionsgate feature films for Steam customers, including movies from the company’s Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Divergent franchises. More titles will be added as the partnership continues to expand worldwide.

Steam customers are able to view video on all Steam-supported platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux and SteamOS, as well as in virtual reality via SteamVR.

“We’re delighted to partner with Steam, a leader in the digital entertainment and gaming space, as part of our commitment to remain at the cutting edge of innovation in delivering content to online audiences around the world,” said Lionsgate’s president of worldwide television and digital distribution, Jim Packer. “With over 125 million users, Steam represents a unique, exciting and disruptive opportunity to expand our global distribution business.”

“Lionsgate has emerged as a major creative force with a deep pipeline of blockbuster franchises and commercially exciting, star-driven event films, making them important content suppliers for our platform,” added Valve’s head of marketing, Doug Lombardi. “Their films are engaging audiences and fostering rich communities around the world, reflecting the kind of high-quality entertainment that we expect to drive the continued expansion of our content offering.”