Starz may not have the same subscriber numbers as some of the other streaming goliaths like Netflix or Prime Video, but the platform has a generous offering of great movies and TV shows. Every year, Starz continues to build out its library of original movies and shows, but the platform is also home to some of the most popular movies on their way out of theaters. Last year, Starz successfully redeemed the first John Wick spin-off movie, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas. The film premiered on the platform after grossing only $140 million at the box office against a $90 million budget, but it spent weeks as one of the most-watched titles in the world. The same can be said for Guy Ritchie's latest box office bomb, In The Grey, which is officially the #1 movie on Starz after failing to reach $30 million at the box office.
Starz has also been one of the more affordable options on the streaming market, which is getting more expensive by the month as platforms continue to raise prices. One way that fans had acquired access to Starz was through subscribing to Fios through Verizon, which included a free membership. However, as of September 30, this offer is no longer available after Starz put out a new statement revealing that negotiations between the platform and Verizon fell through. This is an ongoing dispute, as both sides are blaming the other for access no longer being live. Starz' official and quite lengthy statement on the ongoing issue reads as follows:
“Despite extensive efforts by STARZ to reach a renewal agreement and preserve uninterrupted access for Verizon Fios customers, Verizon has chosen to remove STARZ. Verizon has mischaracterized our position, shown an unwillingness to negotiate and has been unproductive in progressing towards a mutually beneficial outcome. STARZ is one of the few remaining independent entertainment companies in a marketplace increasingly dominated by large media and telecommunications conglomerates. For decades, we have invested in storytelling that reflects a broad range of voices, experiences and perspectives, while championing creators and audiences that have historically been underrepresented in mainstream entertainment. Verizon's decision to drop STARZ deprives its customers of access to a unique slate of programming that cannot be found anywhere else and leaves viewers with fewer choices. We stand ready to reach a fair agreement that restores STARZ to Verizon customers as quickly as possible.”
What Else Is Worth Watching on Starz Right Now?
In The Grey is the most-watched movie on Starz at the moment, but there are other titles that have proven their worth on streaming charts. One of them is Jason Statham's 2026 action thriller, Shelter, which was another case of Starz redeeming a movie that bombed at the box office. The film has been in the top 10 on Starz for over 130 days. Over on the TV side of things, Starz recently introduced the SWAT reboot series, SWAT Exiles, which is now the #1 most-watched show in the world on the platform. The Outlander spin-off, Blood of my Blood, is also in the Starz TV top 10.
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