New Consumer Experience, Expanded Free Content Library and Sports Programming Reinforce Fandango as the Entertainment Destination for Movie Tickets, Rentals & Purchases, and Free Film, Series and Live Content Streaming Under One Umbrella

Expansion Advances Versant’s Focus on Growing Its Platforms Business Through Scaled Brands, Audience Reach and New Digital Monetization

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Fandango announced today an expansion of its AVOD (advertising-supported video on demand) streaming service formerly known as "Fandango at Home," and the unification of its consumer entertainment experiences under the Fandango brand, to create a more seamless and connected experience for consumers. The move positions Fandango as the only entertainment brand to bring together free streaming, movie ticketing, and premium rentals and purchases within a single ecosystem.

Under the new tagline, “We Love Free,” Fandango’s streaming platform now offers guest viewing which allows users to watch content for free without creating an account or logging in, designed to make it easier for audiences to access the content they love. The platform now features a streamlined “Watch Now” experience that enables instant, one-click playback of free movies and TV shows. These updates will roll out across web, mobile and connected TV platforms, with improved discovery, richer title presentation and enhanced viewing experiences. The relaunch is also supported by an expansion of Fandango's AVOD content offering. The service features a curated selection of hit movies, fan-favorite franchises, popular television series and sports programming for free, including more than 3,500 hours of programming from the Versant content library and live sports coverage featuring the Bundesliga, Germany’s top domestic soccer league, through USA Sports’ new long-term media rights agreement to present exclusive English-language coverage of the league in the U.S.

“As consumers navigate an increasingly fragmented streaming landscape, we see a tremendous opportunity to make entertainment simpler, more accessible and truly free,” said Will McIntosh, President, Digital Platforms & Ventures, Versant. “This expansion of our AVOD streaming offering – and bringing it together under the Fandango brand – is an important step in building a more connected entertainment experience for fans. Fandango is becoming the destination for every stage of the entertainment journey, from discovering what’s playing in theaters, to renting or buying a favorite film at home, or streaming great movies and series for free, audiences can now turn to one trusted destination.”

"The expansion of Fandango's free streaming library showcases the incredible breadth of our programming strategy, bringing together the best of Versant's entertainment portfolio alongside a thoughtfully curated slate of popular films and television series,” said Val Boreland, President, Entertainment, Versant. “By making thousands of hours of compelling content available for free, Fandango continues to strengthen its position as a premier destination for entertainment. We're excited to extend the reach of our content, introduce viewers to new favorites and create even more value for audiences.”

Fandango's AVOD streaming business has continued to experience significant growth with monthly active users increasing more than 300% year over year and viewing hours growing more than 200% year over year. At the same time, Fandango's video-on-demand business remains a leading destination for movie rentals and purchases, generating more than 30 million transactions over the past 12 months.

Fandango’s AVOD expansion builds on Versant’s strategy to win with compelling content, extend the reach of its iconic brands and accelerate the growth of its digital platforms. By leveraging Fandango’s broad distribution footprint, scaled customer base and Versant’s strong content library, the launch grows audience, deepens engagement and drives incremental ad-supported monetization.

About Fandango

Fandango is the premier digital destination for movie and TV fans, delivering entertainment experiences across discovery, ticketing, reviews, and at-home streaming. Serving more than 50 million unique visitors monthly, Fandango is the leading online movie ticketer across more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens, operates Rotten Tomatoes, the world's leading entertainment review platform, and offers a premium video-on-demand service featuring more than 300,000 new-release and catalog movies and TV shows, including one of the industry's largest selections of 4K UHD titles. The portfolio also includes Fandango1, which provides exhibitors with a modern, cloud-based cinema operating platform that powers ticketing, concessions, loyalty, payments and more for cinema locations worldwide and Fandango FanClub, which gives fans access to exclusive perks and rewards. Fandango helps fans discover, watch, collect, and enjoy entertainment wherever and whenever they choose.

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