Lionsgate Launches Films on Steam’s Digital Distribution Platform

Valve Corporation and films company Lionsgate have formed a partnership under which Lionsgate will offer its films on Valve’s Steam digital distribution platform, the two companies announced Monday.

The deal reflects Lionsgate’s objective to monetize its content across an expanding array of digital platforms by offering its movies, television programming and digital content to online audiences around the world.

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The partnership will launch with over 100 Lionsgate feature films available to Steam customers, including movies from the company’s blockbuster 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, SteamOS, and in virtual reality via SteamVR.