Cineverse Corp. reports news on its entertainment technology and studio business, including streaming channel launches, content-distribution partnerships and updates to its Matchpoint® technology ecosystem. The company operates owned and operated digital properties, distributes films, series and podcasts across theatrical, home entertainment and streaming channels, and uses Matchpoint to prepare, deliver, monetize and analyze video assets across FAST, AVOD, SVOD and connected-TV platforms.
Recurring developments include new fandom-focused channels, platform distribution agreements, programmatic advertising and audience-network initiatives, social-video monetization, media supply-chain services through Giant Worldwide, and product announcements such as Matchpoint Hex™ for classification, discovery, programming and contextual advertising. Corporate updates also include leadership changes and capital-market activity tied to its public-company structure.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) will report third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025 after market close on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT that day.
The call is listen-only and will be accessible via the Cineverse investor relations website with registration required for live participation; an audio replay will be posted in the Events and Presentations section.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) launched Matchpoint Creative Labs on February 9, 2026, an in-house creative agency delivering motion-first video ads, on-air promotions, and channel branding for CTV, FAST channels, and streaming services.
MCL combines human-led creative with genAI workflows and aims to generate more than $4.5 million in high-margin revenue in its first year while supporting Cineverse-owned networks and external partners.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) announced that the fan-favorite horror film Silent Night, Deadly Night is available now on digital EST/TVOD and will reach physical media on February 17, 2026.
Collector's Edition formats include DVD, Blu-ray, 4K + Blu-ray, and a 4K UHD Steelbook, with special features such as "Silent Night, Deadly Night: Unwrapping a New Legacy" and the trailer.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) announced a commercial partnership with Revry to deploy Cineverse's automated media supply chain platform, Matchpoint™ Dispatch, for content management and delivery.
Matchpoint Dispatch will provide intelligent QC, AI-driven metadata enrichment, and automated ingestion, packaging and delivery across 135+ platforms, claiming 116K+ concurrent streams and 121K+ operational hours saved per month.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) and Air Bud Entertainment announced Air Bud Returns will open theatrically nationwide on August 21, 2026, timed with National Golden Retriever Day. The film is a theatrical relaunch of the Air Bud franchise, written and directed by creator Robert Vince and produced by Anna McRoberts.
The cast includes Tracy Ifeachor, Edwin Lee Gibson, Tyler Labine, and Aydin Artis. The story follows 13-year-old Jacob as he discovers his father’s link to Buddy, bonds with a stray golden retriever named Buddy, and leads a misfit team to a Christmas tournament.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) announced new horror programming for its SCREAMBOX streamer, including current titles and upcoming releases with premiere dates in February–March 2026. SCREAMBOX subscribers grew +18% year-over-year (Dec 2025), while Cineverse's streaming channels subscribers rose +13% YOY.
The release highlights originals, exclusives and distribution across iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast, Cox and screambox.com.
GameStop (NYSE: GME) and Cineverse launched a partnership tied to the wide theatrical release of Return to Silent Hill on January 23, 2026. Beginning January 7, participating GameStop stores near screening theaters offer a digital "mysterious message" activation that can unlock exclusive promotional items and perks while supplies last.
The in-store activation connects retail locations to the film's theatrical rollout and includes an online store locator at gamestop.com/silent-hill-locator.html and ticketing at tickets.returntosilenthillmovie.com.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) announced the leadership team for recently acquired Giant Worldwide, integrating Giant's services into Cineverse's Matchpoint™ ecosystem effective Jan 12, 2026. Senior execs Meri Hassouni, Michael Nack, and Chris Jayasinghe will join Cineverse reporting to Michele Edelman. Each received 20,000 RSUs vesting 1/3 on Jan 7 of 2027, 2028 and 2029. Giant operates in NYC, LA, and Warsaw and supports delivery across OTT/AVOD/SVOD/EST platforms. Matchpoint™ supports delivery to 125+ platforms via AI-driven workflows.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) acquired Giant Worldwide on Jan 7, 2026, integrating its global media services into the Matchpoint™ AI-powered media supply chain platform.
The deal adds recurring revenue from major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms, a global footprint (Los Angeles, New York, Warsaw), MPA-certified facilities, and approved-vendor status for top transactional platforms. Cineverse expects pro forma FY2027 contributions of $15–17M revenue and $3.5–4M EBITDA, plus ~$2.5M annualized synergies in year one.
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) announced that Hulu has acquired SVOD streaming rights to The Toxic Avenger, with the film debuting on the platform on January 8, 2026. The film earned strong critical reception, including an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, and features stars Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige. The film's campaign also helped wipe out over $15 million in medical debt for more than 10,000 people. After Hulu's exclusive window, the movie will roll out to other SVOD and FAST services, including Cineverse's Screambox, and remains available for rental and purchase.