The movies supplied by Falcon Films will debut on Starzplay throughout 2025, including titles such as 'A Weekend in Taipei', 'Alarum', 'The Surfer', 'Panda Plan', 'Horizon: Chapter 2' and 'Oh, Canada'.
Starzplay has announced a strategic partnership with film distributor Falcon Films to bring the latter’s extensive collection of exclusive Hollywood blockbusters to the Starzplay platform across 22 markets in the Middle East. Falcon Films is a local, independent movie distributor and producer known for its selection of critically acclaimed and award-winning titles.
The collaboration underlines Starzplay’s commitment to supporting the local ecosystem and addressing local demand. With exclusive licensing deals being a cornerstone of the streaming industry’s growth, the partnership with Falcon Films aims to strengthen Starzplay’s lineup of exclusive, high-quality content and solidify its reputation as a leading entertainment platform in the region.
Elaborating on the partnership, Maaz Sheikh, CEO at Starzplay, said: “At Starzplay, we take immense pride in being the only homegrown entertainment platform of its kind in the UAE. This unique position enables us to champion local growth, while delivering world class entertainment to our subscribers. With this strategic partnership, Falcon Films’ movies – including blockbuster hits and upcoming releases – will join our library, reinforcing Starzplay’s status as the go-to platform for premium content in the region.
With over three million subscribers across 22 countries, and through collaborations like this, we are expanding our portfolio of exclusive offerings, while simultaneously strengthening the local entertainment system to meet the evolving demands of our audience.”
The movies supplied by Falcon Films will debut on Starzplay throughout 2025, beginning with A Weekend in Taipei, starring Luke Evans and Sung Kang. Other expected releases include Alarum starring Sylvester Stallone, The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage, Jackie Chan’s Panda Plan, Horizon: Chapter 2 starring Kevin Costner and Oh, Canada starring Richard Gere. The pipeline also includes new releases such as Monster Summer by Mel Gibson, a recent theatrical release set to hit the platform this summer.
Rami Sannan, Managing Director of Falcon Films, added: “Falcon Films is proud of its strong and growing partnership with Starzplay, a platform renowned for its dedication to delivering premium entertainment. Over the years, we’ve collaborated to provide a diverse selection of blockbuster movies to audiences across the region. We value this successful relationship and look forward to continuing to innovate in the entertainment industry and bring exceptional films to Starzplay.”
