Lionsgate Premiere is the speciality film division of entertainment company Lionsgate Films that focuses on direct-to-video and direct-to-video on demand, while some films also receives low-budget theatrical releases.
Background On April 1, 2015, Lionsgate confirmed they had launched speciality division to release films theatrically, through video on demand, and streaming services and streaming platforms. Marketing for the new label would be headed by Lionsgate senior VP of marketing and research, Jean McDowell. Lionsgate marketing officer, Tim Palen, would help with the promotional efforts.
Adam Sorensen, manager of sales, would take charge of Lionsgate Premiere's distribution. That same month, it was announced several of Grindstone Entertainment Group's films would be released under the label. The division also released select films by CBS Films as part of the distribution partnership with parent company Lionsgate, with the only release being Get a Job. Premiere and Hulu teamed to release Joshy.
Select releases Release date Title Notes Reference August 21, 2015 She's Funny That Way September 4, 2015 Dragon Blade September 18, 2015 Cooties U.S distribution only; co-production with SpectreVision and Glacier Films October 9, 2015 Knock Knock November 13, 2015 Heist December 11, 2015 Don Verdean December 18, 2015 Extraction January 22, 2016 Exposed February 5, 2016 Misconduct March 25, 2016 Get a Job April 22, 2016 Precious Cargo May 13, 2016 Under the Gun co distribution with Epix May 20, 2016 Manhattan Night June 3, 2016 Urge June 24, 2016 The Duel July 1, 2016 Marauders August 12, 2016 Joshy co distribution with Hulu Blood Father August 19, 2016 Imperium September 16, 2016 Operation Avalanche October 7, 2016 The Great Gilly Hopkins October 21, 2016 The Whole Truth November 18, 2016 Life on the Line December 2, 2016 Man Down December 16, 2016 Solace January 6, 2017 Arsenal April 7, 2017 Aftermath May 26, 2017 Black Butterfly June 30, 2017 Inconceivable July 21, 2017 First Kill September 1, 2017 Unlocked September 8, 2017 Rememory November 17, 2017 Cook Off! January 12, 2018 Acts of Violence March 9, 2018 Bent April 6, 2018 Spinning Man May 25, 2018 Future World July 6, 2018 Bleeding Steel August 31, 2018 Reprisal December 14, 2018 Backtrace May 27, 2022 Zero Contact August 12, 2022 Fall September 2, 2022 Wire Room January 24, 2023 Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat April 28, 2023 Sisu October 6, 2023 Desperation Road January 26, 2024 Miller's Girl December 13, 2024 Dirty Angels March 7, 2025 F*** Marry Kill August 15, 2025 Americana November 7, 2025 I Wish You All the Best March 13, 2026 The Gates March 20, 2026 Do Not Enter April 10, 2026 Beast June 12, 2026 The Furious July 20, 2026 Splash City September 2, 2026 Fall 2: Deadpoint October 2, 2026 Beware Boiúna
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