Dubai, UAE, 17 July 2024: STARZPLAY, one of the leading streaming services in the MENA region, is thrilled to announce the exclusive launch of the highly anticipated fourth and final season of the hit series Snowpiercer. Fans can re-enter the world of Snowpiecer by watching seasons 1-3 before they start streaming the new season on July 21, 2024, coinciding with its release in the United States, with new episodes dropping every week.
The dystopian sci-fi series has captivated audiences globally with its thrilling narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world. The show, based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel and Bong Joon-ho’s original film adaptation, explores themes of class warfare, social injustice, and survival aboard a perpetually moving train that circumnavigates the globe. Starring Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, and Sean Bean, among others, the series has been praised for its gripping storyline and rich character development.
Season 4 promises to deliver even more intense drama, unexpected twists, and thought-provoking storylines as it brings the epic saga to a close. STARZPLAY subscribers in the MENA region will have the unique opportunity to watch the series exclusively on the platform.
“It’s definitely an exciting feeling to have one of the most anticipated shows of the summer exclusively on STARZPLAY. We are proud to be the new home for Snowpiercer in the MENA region and hope that this addition continues to reflect our commitment to unique ideas, quality talent, and storytelling”, said Khaled Benchouche, Head of Content at STARZPLAY.
STARZPLAY continues to expand its diverse library, offering a vast range of genres and content to cater to the varied tastes of its subscribers. From bestseller movies and acclaimed TV series to children’s programs and documentaries – all in multiple languages, STARZPLAY is committed to streaming top-tier content. The platform’s dedication to securing exclusive rights to popular series like the final season of Snowpiercer underscores its mission to provide the best in entertainment to its audience.
Tune in to the premiere of “Snowpiercer” starting July 21, 2024, only on STARZPLAY.
For more information, please visit www.starzplay.com
About STARZPLAY
Ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video-on-demand services, STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) streams an extensive variety of premium content, covering Hollywood movies, exclusive shows, Arabic content, documentaries, same-time-as-the-US series – plus live sports and dedicated kids’ entertainment – to 19 countries across MENA and Pakistan.
STARZPLAY has thousands of premium titles, including exclusive STARZPLAY Originals such as Kaboos, Harley, Million Dollar Listing UAE, Baghdad Central, Say Yes to the Dress Arabia, STARZ original content such as Power, Outlander, Spartacus and The White Queen as well as STARZPLAY Sports, the dedicated sports package covering football (Italian Serie A and Dutch Eredivisie), cricket, rugby, UFC, boxing, golf, basketball and more.
STARZPLAY has secured tie-ups with a host of leading, global studios including Lionsgate, MGM, SHOWTIME, Paramount+, Warner Bros, Universal, Discovery and Sony Studios along with regional producers such as UMS, Eagle Films and Falcon. Users can stream the discovery+ library or catch the latest Arabic series and movies from WATCH IT at no extra cost.
With the STARZPLAY Store, users can buy or rent direct-from-cinema movie releases and watch on their own terms, whilst STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports, the first free-to-play Web 3.0 fantasy sports game in MENA, gives users a new dimension to watching live matches on STARZPLAY Sports with real-time predictions and prizes.
Until 2022, STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) was the lead investor along with media and technology investment firms including SEQ Investors and Delta Partners. In early 2021, STARZPLAY Arabia secured its first independent financing in the region of US$25 million (approx. AED 92 million) from Abu Dhabi based Ruya Partners. In 2022, E-Vision, from e& and ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company acquired a majority equity stake of circa 57% in the company.
Reaching over to 2.9 million subscribers, STARZPLAY Arabia allows subscribers to watch its full HD and 4K content via most internet-enabled devices, smart TVs and game consoles, and is widely available on regional IPTV services. Its iOS and Android apps – installed on more than three million devices – also allow downloads for offline playback.
