Star Movies (Portuguese TV channel)
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pay television |
| Predecessor | Fox Movies |
| Founded | July 1, 2011 |
| Headquarters | Portugal |
Area served | Portugal |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company Portugal |
| Website | www |
Star Movies is a Portuguese subscription-based movie channel operated by The Walt Disney Company Portugal. It commenced operations on 1 July 2011.
As Fox Movies
Fox Movies launched on 1 July 2011, replacing Fox Next. From its inception, the channel offered an HD broadcast alongside a film library with approximately 80% of the content available in high definition.[1]
The channel's programming lineup includes a diverse selection of contemporary and well-known movies spanning genres like drama, comedy, science fiction, action, and horror. Initial offerings featured films such as X-Men and The Queen. Soon after its debut, the channel introduced themed programming blocks.[2][3]
Following Disney’s acquisition of Fox Networks Group Portugal in 2019, Fox Movies adjusted its content strategy to highlight titles connected to Disney+ launches and theatrical releases. This approach involved broadcasting films like Predator and Predator 2 to complement the release of Prey on Disney+, as well as airing the Indiana Jones franchise in anticipation of the cinema debut of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
As Star Movies
On 27 November 2023, Disney revealed plans to rename Fox Movies as Star Movies effective from 7 February 2024. This change is part of a broader initiative to unify key market channels under the Star brand. The rebranding aims to optimize Disney’s channel lineup, strengthening brand identity and market positioning within Portugal.