beIN MEDIA GROUP and Sony Pictures Extend Content Deal for MENA & Türkiye

beIN MEDIA GROUP, a global powerhouse in broadcasting, has renewed and expanded its content partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). The extended agreement grants beIN exclusive, multi-year rights to a wide range of top-tier television series and blockbuster films. These titles will become available to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Türkiye, following their theatrical release.

Exclusive Access Across Multiple Platforms

Through this extended arrangement, beIN will maintain privileged access to both first and second window rights for a variety of SPE’s titles. These include fan-favourite movies, acclaimed TV shows, and award-winning content from SPE’s extensive catalogue. In the MENA region, viewers will enjoy programming in both Arabic and English on beIN’s entertainment channels, on-demand service, and its digital platforms, TOD and beIN CONNECT. Meanwhile, in Türkiye, content will be accessible in both English and Turkish through Digiturk's channels, as well as on TOD and beIN CONNECT.

A Line-Up of Highly Anticipated Titles

The deal secures several upcoming SPE projects that have already generated buzz in the global entertainment space. Titles like I Know What You Did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, Until Dawn, and Karate Kid: Legends are part of the lineup. The partnership could also bring recent blockbusters such as Venom: The Last Dance, Kraven the Hunter, Saturday Night, the Academy Award-winning I’m Still Here (Best International Feature Film, 2025), and Paddington in Peru to beIN’s audiences.

Premium Series and Anime Also Included

In addition to films, the agreement encompasses a robust selection of television series and anime. Among the featured shows are the time-travel drama Outlander (Seasons 1–8), the medical hit The Good Doctor (Seasons 1–7), and the action-packed Twisted Metal (Seasons 1–2). Popular anime titles from Crunchyroll, such as Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia (Seasons 1–2), are also included in the mix, catering to a diverse viewer base.

Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer, beIN MEDIA GROUP, said: “We are proud to extend our valued relationship with Sony Pictures Entertainment — a creative powerhouse that continues to captivate global audiences. This renewed agreement not only reflects our dedication to curating premium entertainment for viewers across the MENA region and Türkiye but also marks a new chapter in strengthening our entertainment portfolio. From iconic blockbusters to genre-defining series, we remain committed to delivering bold, diverse, and unforgettable stories that resonate with every audience.”

Mark Young, EVP, Distribution & Networks, EMEA, Sony Pictures Television, said: “Our passion at Sony Pictures is to bring great stories to great audiences, and our friends and partners at beIN remain the perfect home to bring this plethora of amazing content to audiences across MENA and Türkiye. We are thrilled that their wide audiences will continue to enjoy the wealth of content from SPE’s future slate as well as our vast library of beloved classics, and we join them in being incredibly pleased to make this announcement today”

A Partnership Rooted in Long-Term Vision

This latest extension, originally initiated in 2021, is a testament to the strong and evolving relationship between beIN and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The renewed pact further cements beIN’s role as a premier destination for world-class entertainment across the MENA and Turkish markets.