Cineverse Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) has partnered with LG Channels to launch HISTORIAN, a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel from American Public Television. The channel features history-based programming including documentaries on war, art, politics, sports, and pop culture.

LG Channels will be the first platform to carry HISTORIAN, expanding on Cineverse's existing partnership which includes other channels like The Bob Ross Channel and Yu-Gi-Oh!. The channel's content includes notable programs such as the World War II Collection, Rick Steves' Special, and Curious Traveler.

HISTORIAN will offer regular programming stunts and special content aligned with historical dates like Patriots Day, Veterans Day, and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has strengthened its technology division with key executive appointments ahead of the IBC 2025 conference. John Smith joins as VP of Sales for Matchpoint™, the company's media supply chain platform, bringing extensive experience from Vubiquity and other major media companies.

The company is also expanding its cineSearch team, with Alison Maruca joining as VP of Product and Gabriel Berger as a contractor. CineSearch is an AI-powered content search and discovery platform now available for commercial licensing. Additionally, Andrew Goldstein and Craig Kierce have been appointed as directors of SaaS sales, focusing on independent studios and television networks respectively.

Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) reports strong performance for its new release The Toxic Avenger Unrated, which has generated over $2 million in domestic box office revenue. The film, for which Cineverse acquired North American rights in perpetuity, has achieved the company's second-highest physical preorder numbers ever and is showing strong digital storefront engagement.

The horror/comedy remake, featuring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon, was acquired, distributed, and marketed for less than $5 million. The film has received positive reception with 84% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and fans. Cineverse is partnering with Iconic Events Releasing and VVS for U.S. and Canadian distribution respectively.

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) has partnered with Xperi to launch four streaming apps in automobiles through DTS AutoStage Video Service Powered by TiVo™ and on TVs via TiVo OS. The company's streaming apps, including Verse Karaoke, Cineverse, RetroCrush, and Screambox, will be available in all new BMW models in the U.S., with Verse Karaoke already live.

Built using Cineverse's Matchpoint™ platform, this initiative targets the in-vehicle entertainment market, projected to reach $35.4 billion with 11.6% CAGR between 2024-2030. The integration allows seamless content viewing across home TVs and automobiles, offering access to streaming services, linear TV channels, and sports content through a unified interface.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has announced a groundbreaking social impact initiative tied to the release of The Toxic Avenger movie on August 29, 2025. The company has partnered with Undue Medical Debt, pledging to erase a minimum of $5 million in medical debt for qualifying individuals, with an additional $1 million in debt relief for every million dollars earned at the domestic box office.

Through this partnership, Cineverse will help individuals who are either below four times the federal poverty level or have medical debt exceeding 5% of their annual income. The nonprofit's model allows each dollar donated to eliminate approximately $100 of medical debt. The company has redirected its remaining marketing budget from promotional stunts to this charitable initiative, aligning with the film's theme of medical debt's impact on its main character.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has partnered with ElementalTV to enhance its FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) streaming platform through AI-powered audience intelligence. The partnership centers on integrating ElementalTV's 1Audience platform into Cineverse's technology stack, enabling advanced audience segmentation and data unification.

The collaboration focuses on three key areas: 1Audience Integration for enhanced ad impression intelligence and higher CPMs, Ad tech innovation for streamlined operations, and improved transparency and efficiency in the advertising supply chain. This strategic move aims to deliver more targeted advertising solutions and drive revenue growth across Cineverse's streaming portfolio.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has partnered with Liquid Death for a unique marketing campaign promoting the theatrical release of 'The Toxic Avenger Unrated' on August 29, 2025. The campaign features a PSA starring Peter Dinklage as the Toxic Avenger, warning about the dangers of high-sugar sodas.

The campaign includes digital, social media, and out-of-home advertising, including a Times Square billboard. The horror/comedy film, directed by Macon Blair, features an all-star cast including Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige. The story follows Winston Gooze (Dinklage), a janitor who transforms into a radioactive superhero after a toxic accident.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) reported Q1 FY2026 results with total revenue of $11.1 million, up 22% year-over-year. The company's streaming and digital revenues grew 18% to $9.1 million, while base distribution revenue increased 192% to $1.0 million. Despite revenue growth, net loss widened to $3.6 million due to increased SG&A expenses.

Key operational highlights include a 38% increase in total streaming minutes to 4.0 billion and SVOD subscriber growth of 6% to 1.38 million. The company announced several strategic initiatives, including a 50/50 joint venture with Banyan Media Ventures to launch MicroCo, and secured rights to release multiple theatrical films including The Toxic Avenger Unrated and Air Bud Returns.

The company maintained a solid financial position with $10.9 million in cash and credit availability, while its digital content library of 71,000 titles was valued at approximately $40 million.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) and Banyan Ventures have formed a 50/50 joint venture called MicroCo, a pioneering studio and AI-native platform focused on Microseries content. The venture aims to tap into a market projected to reach $10B by 2027 outside of China.

The company has assembled an elite leadership team, including Jana Winograde as CEO and Susan Rovner as Chief Content Officer. MicroCo will produce short-form, mobile-first content running 1-3 minutes per episode, leveraging Cineverse's Matchpoint™ technology and extensive content library of 71,000+ assets.

The platform will utilize AI technology for creator enablement, intelligent discovery, and revenue diversification, targeting multiple genres from romance to horror. The venture builds on the success of the microdramas market, which has already reached $7B+ in China.