SkyShowtime announces a stellar line-up of new and exclusive series, movies and originals coming to the service

SkyShowtime’s new and exclusive entertainment line-up includes star-studded series featuring Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Jodie Turner-Smith, Michael Fassbender, Richard Gere and Michelle Pfeiffer

The Yellowstone franchise continues its legacy with the rollout of The Madison

New seasons of returning favourites on SkyShowtime include 1923 (S2), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (S3) and Yellowjackets (S3)

SkyShowtime continues to add new local originals including Spanish series, A Recipe for Murder

SkyShowtime today revealed a first-class selection of new and exclusive titles arriving on the streaming service this year and beyond.

Bringing its members the best entertainment from Paramount, NBCUniversal and Sky Studios, SkyShowtime has swiftly established itself as the home of Hollywood hits and local entertainment, providing a curated service for audiences across its 20+ European markets.

As part of an expanding slate of series created by Oscar®-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan available on the service, SkyShowtime have confirmed that the Yellowstone sequel, The Madison – starring three-time Oscar nominee, Golden Globe Award® winner and Emmy® nominee Michelle Pfeiffer will be the next series to rollout from the Yellowstone universe. Season two of the acclaimed prequel, 1923 - starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren - will also become available to members. The series follows the Duttons as they face a new set of challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. Additionally, viewers can look forward to the arrival of Yellowstone 150, a new documentary with Kevin Costner who explores Yellowstone National Park and investigates the events that led to its preservation.

Other season favourites include Yellowjackets (S3), which follows a wildly talented girls’ high school soccer team who become the unlucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the Canadian wilderness. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (S3) will also return to the service, a series based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Exclusive series coming to SkyShowtime include The Agency, a 10-part political thriller starring two-time Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender and executive produced by George Clooney. Based off the hit French drama Le Bureau des Légendes, the series follows Martian, a covert CIA agent, ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to his London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage. Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Magaro, and Katherine Waterston also star in the series.

Joining the SkyShowtime line-up is Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, a five-part limited event series that delves into the 1988 Lockerbie disaster, where 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their lives as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter Flora’s death, Dr Jim Swire, played by Colin Firth, is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Traveling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system.

As a streaming service dedicated to enriching its local entertainment offering, SkyShowtime continues to invest in SkyShowtime Originals and local acquisitions. Spanish series, A Recipe for Murder will be the latest addition to the platform. The five-part series from renowned documentary filmmaker Jose Gomez chronicles the violent death of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta on a tranquil Thai island, at the hands of Daniel Sancho, a 29-year-old aspiring chef known for his YouTube videos. The documentary joins a cohort of prior announced local titles set to premiere on SkyShowtime, which include Mamen Mayo, Schmeichel, Langer and Śleboda. 

SkyShowtime have also announced Happy Face, which is inspired by the true-life story of Melissa Moore; the critically acclaimed Happy Face podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Moore; and the autobiography Shattered Silence. The series sees Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid in the titular role of the real-life serial killer notoriously called “Happy Face” because of the smiley faces he drew on evidence where he bragged about his crimes.

SkyShowtime continues to leverage its impressive portfolio of gripping and exclusive series, offering members even more entertainment – with the likes of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, starring Kevin Hart, Samuel L Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard. Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, the series follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” Dexter: Resurrection also joins the line-up featuring Golden Globe and SAG Winner Michael C. Hall returning as Dexter Morgan. He will also narrate the previously announced Dexter: Original Sin. Further offerings coming to the service are Teacup, Hysteria! and deviously twisted coming-of-'rage' story, Sweetpea starring Ella Purnell.

In addition to the titles above, SkyShowtime has announced a number of box office movies and first-run family favourites for members to enjoy including IF and Kung Fu Panda 4, alongside Abigail, A Quiet Place Day One, Back to Black, Monkey Man, Our Son, and The Fall Guy.

SkyShowtime will also strengthen its extensive library content with a selection of best-loved unscripted series coming to the platform from October including Below Deck, Catfish: The TV Show, Ex on the Beach, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Million Dollar Listing (Los Angeles and New York), select series from The Real Housewives franchise, MTV Cribs, the Teen Mom franchise, Top Chef and Vanderpump Rules.

Exact premiere dates for all programming will be announced at a later date.

SkyShowtime Chief Content Officer Kai Finke said: “From iconic Hollywood talent to groundbreaking local originals, SkyShowtime is proud to be the home of compelling stories that resonate with our members across Europe. We continue to expand our offering with must-see series such as Lockerbie: A Search for Truth and The Agency, along with exciting spin-offs and returning fan favourites. We are also excited to announce the expansion of the Yellowstone universe with The Madison and the second season of 1923. Additionally, we’re delighted to bolster our slate of local titles with a thrilling true crime documentary from Spain, A Recipe for Murder – joining a range of local originals that perfectly embodies our commitment to delivering first-class entertainment for our audience.”

SkyShowtime is available direct-to-consumer via the SkyShowtime app across Apple iOS, tvOS, Android devices, Android TV, Google Chromecast, LG connected TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, select distribution partners across its markets, and through its website www.skyshowtime.com.

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SkyShowtime is Europe’s newest streaming service. A joint venture of Comcast and Paramount Global, SkyShowtime brings together the best of Hollywood and local entertainment in one place. 

From movies, and original series from the iconic brands of Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios, and Peacock to SkyShowtime Original series, SkyShowtime is Europe’s new home for premium entertainment. 

Launched across all of its markets in 2023, SkyShowtime is available in: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. It is available through select television providers in some markets and across Apple iOS, tvOS, Android devices, Android TV, Google Chromecast, LG TVs, Prime Video Channels, Samsung Smart TVs, and the web.

Notes to Editors

A Recipe for Murder 
TX date: Coming in 2025
The SkyShowtime Original A Recipe for Murder is a compelling documentary series that chronicles the violent death of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta on a tranquil Thai island, at the hands of Daniel Sancho, a 29-year-old aspiring chef known for his YouTube videos. Sancho, the son of one of Spain’s most well-known actors, Rodolfo Sancho, was tried and convicted to life imprisonment in a Thai court earlier this summer. In spite of the trial being covered extensively by the world’s media, mysteries remain about the nature of the relationship between Arrieta and Sancho. The five-part series explores the truth behind not only their relationship but also the double life led by each man. While examining a toxic relationship, the shocking discovery of a dismembered body, and the investigation that followed, renowned documentary filmmaker Jose Gomez shines a light on the role of the Thai legal system, the media, and even the audience itself.

Abigail  
TX date: November (Netherlands, Poland, Spain)
TX date: December (CEE, Nordics, Portugal)
Radio Silence, the filmmakers behind the horror hits “Ready or Not,” “Scream” (2022), and “Scream VI,” bring a brash and bloodthirsty new vision of vampires with Abigail. A heist team is hired by a mysterious fixer to kidnap the daughter of a powerful underworld figure. They must guard the 12-year-old ballerina for one night to net a $50 million ransom. As the captors start to dwindle one by one, they discover to their mounting terror that they're locked inside an isolated mansion with no ordinary little girl.

A Quiet Place Day One
TX date: December
Experience the day the world went quiet in this terrifying continuation of the A Quiet Place universe. When Samira (Lupita Nyong’o) returns home to New York City, her simple trip turns into a harrowing nightmare when mysterious creatures that hunt by sound attack. Accompanied by her cat Frodo and an unexpected ally (Joseph Quinn), Samira must embark on a perilous journey through the city that has suddenly gone silent, where the only rule is to stay quiet to stay alive. Djimon Hounsou and Alex Wolff also star in this intensely suspenseful thriller.

Back to Black
TX date: 25 November (Portugal)
TX date: 14 December (CEE)
TX date: To be announced (Spain)
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame - from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black, that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the centre of one of the most legendary albums of all time. Back to Black is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (“50 Shades of Grey”) and stars Marisa Abela (“Industry”) as the legendary pop star. Jack O’Connell, Edie Marsan and Lesley Manville also star alongside Abela.

Dexter: Resurrection
TX date: To be announced
Golden Globe and SAG Winner Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Resurrection - set in the present day.

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist  
TX date: 2 December
Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta’s history. Suspected of masterminding the crime, Chicken Man is hellbent on clearing his name but must convince his old adversary, J.D. Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of the first Black detectives in the city’s desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice.

Happy Face
TX date: Coming in 2025
Happy Face is inspired by the true-life story of Melissa Moore; the critically acclaimed Happy Face podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Moore; and the autobiography Shattered Silence, written by Moore with M. Bridget Cook. Starring Emmy-nominated and Tony Award-Winner Annaleigh Ashford and Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid, the series jumps off from Moore’s true-life story. Happy Face (Quaid) is an incarcerated serial killer who also is Melissa’s (Ashford) once-beloved father. After decades of no contact, he finally finds a way to force himself back into his daughter’s life. In a race against the clock, Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. Throughout, she discovers the impact her father had on his victims’ families and must face a reckoning of her own identity.

Hysteria!  
TX date: 28 October
When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the "Satanic Panic" of the late 1980s, a struggling high school rock band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town's sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings and reported "supernatural activity" triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.

IF  
TX date: 25 October (Portugal)
TX date: 29 October (Netherlands)
TX date: 30 October (Spain)
TX date: 6 November (Nordics)
TX date: 28 November (CEE, Poland)
IF is a heartwarming and hilarious tale about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends, known as IFs. She embarks on a magical journey to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids, before they disappear. An adventure you'll need to believe to see, IF is perfect for the whole family. Written and directed by John Krasinski and starring Ryan Reynolds.

Kung Fu Panda 4 
TX date: 6 October (Poland)
TX date: 7 October (Netherlands)
TX date: 27 October (CEE, Portugal, Spain)
TX date: November (Nordics)
For the first time in almost a decade, Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, is back with a hilarious, butt-kicking new chapter as the fan-adored animated franchise returns for a fourth instalment. After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to become the new Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace and train a new Dragon Warrior. However, when a powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly realizes he's going to need some help. Teaming up with a quick-witted corsac fox, Po soon discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
TX date: Coming in 2025 
On 21st December 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr. Jim Swire (Colin Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Travelling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever sullied. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.

Monkey Man
TX date: November (Netherlands, Portugal)
TX date: December (CEE, Nordics)
From producer Jordan Peele comes Oscar nominee Dev Patel’s astonishing tour-de-force directorial debut. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Patel stars as a man with no name, scarred by a brutal childhood, who ekes out a meagre living in underground fighting rings. But when he finds a way to rise up and infiltrate his city’s corrupt elite, he kicks off an explosive campaign for retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him as a boy. Channelling the rage of the poor and powerless, an unexpected hero emerges in this fight-filled action epic.

Our Son
TX date: 8 December (Netherlands and Spain)
Successful publisher Nicky, starring Luke Evans, is at the pinnacle of his life; a great career, a wonderful marriage and an eight-year old son. But when his husband Gabriel, played by Billy Porter, files for divorce, his world comes crashing down around him. As the pair stumble through a costly divorce and their son at the center of their dispute, the once-close-knit couple are pushed to their limits in trying to make their new relationship work. Evans and Porter are joined by an all-star cast including Phylicia Rashad, Robin Weigert, Andrew Rannells, and Kate Burton.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (S3)  
TX date: To be announced
Strange New Worlds is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock, Number One and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the starship, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

Sweetpea  
TX date: Coming in 2025
This brand-new drama is a deviously twisted coming-of-‘rage’ story adapted from the 2017 C.J. Skuse novel of the same name. The series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) as Rhiannon Lewis. Rhiannon doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything…Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power. But can she keep her killer secret?

Teacup
TX date: To be announced
Teacup follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive. Inspired by the New York Times bestselling novel Stinger by Robert McCammon.

The Agency 
TX date: To be announced  
The all-new political thriller follows Martian (Fassbender), a covert CIA agent, ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to his London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage. Gere will play Bosko, the London Station Chief with a storied past after serving as an 8-year undercover agent.

The Fall Guy 
TX date: 10 November (Netherlands)
TX date: 30 November (Spain, Andorra, CEE)
TX date: 1 December (Poland)
TX date: 15 December (Portugal)
TX date: 1 January (Nordics)
Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman fresh off an almost career-ending accident. Colt is persuaded to return to his stunt career when he’s told that his ex, Jody (Emily Blunt), is directing a film and asked for him specifically. With hopes of winning back the love of his life, Colt returns to set only to find the new movie’s leading man missing and production in peril. Ensnared in an increasingly wild conspiracy, he must solve the mystery to save Jody’s film and get one last shot with her. What could possibly go right? David Leitch (director of Bullet Train and producer of John Wick) delivers hard-hitting action, hilarious comedy, and a classic love story all cannon-rolled into one stunt-filled adventure with The Fall Guy.

The Madison
TX date: To be announced
The next instalment in the growing Yellowstone universe. The series is a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana - starring Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer.

Yellowjackets (S3) 
TX date: To be announced (Adria, CEE, Netherlands, Nordics)
A wildly talented girls’ high school soccer team become the unlucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the Canadian wilderness.

Yellowstone 150  
TX date: To be announced
On the 150th anniversary of its founding, Kevin Costner explores Yellowstone National Park to find out if it's still as wild and untouched as it was on the day of its birth and looks back at the events that led to its preservation.

1923 (S2)

TX date: To be announced
Second season of the acclaimed Yellowstone prequel starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. The Duttons face a new set of challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.