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Versant Plans Launch of MS NOW Streaming Service, Ad-Supported Fandango

December 4, 2025

Versant, the upcoming spinoff from Comcast, has announced plans to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service called MS Now in early 2026, along with an ad-supported version of its Fandango platform. The company is also expanding through acquisitions and projects significant financial growth in the coming year.

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Versant will spin off from Comcast in early 2026.
The new streaming service, MS Now, will be launched in mid-2026.
Fandango will introduce a free ad-supported streaming offering.
Versant plans to acquire Free TV Networks and Indy Cinema Group.
The company projects $6.6 billion in revenue and $2.2 billion in EBITDA for 2025.

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Versant Plans Launch of MS NOW Streaming Service, Ad-Supported Fandango

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