STARZ ACQUIRES HIGH-OCTANE CRIME DRAMA "S.W.A.T. EXILES," STARRING AND EXECUTIVE-PRODUCED BY SHEMAR MOORE, SET TO PREMIERE SEPTEMBER 25

Santa Monica, Calif. - June 30, 2026 - STARZ announced today it has acquired "S.W.A.T. Exiles," the spin-off of the hit series "S.W.A.T.," starring and executive-produced by Shemar Moore ("Criminal Minds," "The Young and the Restless"). The new crime drama is set to premiere on Friday, September 25 exclusively on STARZ. New episodes will stream weekly on Fridays only on the STARZ app and across all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.

In the new series, Moore reprises his role as Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson of the Los Angeles Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Division. After stepping away from leading the 20-David Squad, Hondo is pulled back into action to lead a last-chance experimental S.W.A.T. unit made up of untested and unpredictable young recruits. Bridging a generational divide, Hondo must navigate clashing personalities and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.

"S.W.A.T. Exiles engages a deeply passionate fanbase that aligns strongly with our audience," said Alison Hoffman, President, STARZ Networks. "We're thrilled to join forces with Sony to be the first place U.S. fans can experience this thrilling new chapter in the franchise."

"S.W.A.T. Exiles" joins STARZ's 2026 growing slate of programming serving underrepresented audiences, including the fifth and final season of the hit crime drama "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," airing now; the new British boxing family crime drama "Fightland," debuting July 31; and the highly anticipated third season of "P-Valley," premiering later this year.

"S.W.A.T. Exiles" also stars Ronen Rubenstein ("9-1-1: Lone Star," "Dead of Summer") as Jude, Freddy Miyares ("When They See Us," "The L Word: Generation Q") as Ethan, Zyra Gorecki ("La Brea") as Cassidy, Adain Bradley ("Industry," "All American") as Malik, and Lucy Barrett (Deep Water, "Charmed") as Sammy.

"S.W.A.T. Exiles" was commissioned by Sony Pictures Television. Jason Ning ("Lucifer," "Mrs. Davis") serves as series showrunner and executive producer, alongside Neal H. Moritz (The Fast & The Furious franchise, "S.W.A.T."), Pavun Shetty ("The Boys," "S.W.A.T."), Shemar Moore ("S.W.A.T."), James Scura ("S.W.A.T."), and Jon Cowan ("Alert: MPU," "Suits," "Private Practice").

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning "We're All Adults Here." Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

About Sony Pictures Television

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly-owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels around the world. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.