MovieSphere Gold
| Type | Free-to-air television network (movies) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide, via OTA digital TV (coverage 76.85%)[1] |
| Affiliates | List of affiliates |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| Parent | Lionsgate Studios |
| History | |
| Launched | August 1, 2025; 10 months ago (2025年08月01日)[2] |
| Links | |
| Website | moviespheregold |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Service(s) | Frndly TV, Sling Freestream |
MovieSphere Gold is an American free-to-air movie television network owned and operated by Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group and its subsidiary Debmar-Mercury.[3]
Similar to Movies! (though airing more classic films), the network showcases premium films and TV movies ranging from the 1970s to the present day (mostly from Lionsgate's library). Although to comply with FCC guidelines, the network edits out profanity and obscene scenes on films shown, although the network airs on an off-the-clock schedule except when paid programming is shown Thursday through Sunday at 6 a.m. ET.
History
[edit ]Around July 2025, MovieSphere's Facebook account showed promotions for MovieSphere Gold, an over-the-air television counterpart set to quietly launch on August 1.[2]
In October 2025, the network was added to Frndly TV.[4]
In November 2025, the network was confirmed to be available on DirecTV, Dish Network and Sling Freestream.[3] [5] CBS Media Ventures would also handle the national advertising sales.[6] It was also announced that Nielsen would begin measuring both MovieSphere and MovieSphere Gold.[7]
In December 2025, LTN was selected to add the network on its IP video distribution network.[8]
Affiliates
[edit ]As of November 2025, MovieSphere Gold is available in over 80% of the United States, with the majority being owned TelevisaUnivision and HC2 Holdings.[9] [10]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b "Stations for Network - MovieSphere Gold". RabbitEars. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ a b https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgJyBTSU1/
- ^ a b Hayes, Dade (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate And Debmar-Mercury Launch MovieSphere Gold, An All-Movie Diginet Reaching 30M Homes". Deadline . Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Bouma, Luke (October 18, 2025). "Frndly TV Adds a New Channel As It Expands Its Movie Lineup". Cord Cutters News. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate Launching New Digital Movie Network". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate, Debmar-Mercury Launch Digital Network MovieSphere Gold". Variety . Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Miller, Mark (November 24, 2025). "Lionsgate & Nielsen Expand Partnership To Deliver Combined FAST Channel And Digital Network Measurement". TV News Check. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Kurz, Phil (December 3, 2025). "Lionsgate, Debmar-Mercury Turn to LTN to Distribute MovieSphereGold". TV Tech. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Miller, Mark (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group & Debmar-Mercury Launch MovieSphere Gold". TV News Check. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Northcoaster Hobby (August 7, 2025). New Free Over-The-Air Movie Network Launches - MovieSphere Gold - Watch it with your TV Antenna . Retrieved February 9, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Where to Watch - MovieSphere Gold". MovieSphere Gold. Retrieved February 9, 2026.