Santa Monica, Calif. – September 30, 2026 -- STARZ says Verizon Fios customers could lose access to all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app unless the two companies reach a new distribution agreement soon.
Negotiations remain unresolved as a deadline looms
Alison Hoffman, President of STARZ Networks, said the company has been negotiating in good faith with Verizon but warned that viewers "should be prepared for Verizon to remove STARZ" unless a deal is struck imminently.
Losing the deal would cut off several exclusive shows
A removal would block Verizon Fios subscribers from the full "Power" Universe and the upcoming "Power: Origins," every episode of "Outlander" and its prequel "Outlander: Blood of my Blood," the next season of "P-Valley," the current season of "S.W.A.T. Exiles," and the upcoming premiere of "Tip Toe."
Fans would also lose STARZ's film library, including the global hit Michael.
STARZ frames itself as a competitive alternative to larger media conglomerates
Hoffman described STARZ as an independent programmer focused on women and underrepresented audiences, arguing that losing distribution would reduce competition and consumer choice in the media marketplace.