Marking ten years as a powerhouse of Australian streaming, Stan has today revealed an ambitious content lineup for 2025.
Spanning 14 brand-new Stan Originals, Oscar-nominated film exclusives, and a thrilling sports calendar featuring the British & Irish Lions tour and the Professional Fighters League’s (PFL) arrival in Australia, the reveals highlight Stan’s diverse offering.
Made at a star-studded showcase event in Sydney, the announcements reaffirms Stan’s position as a leader in both entertainment and sport, continuing its commitment to homegrown storytelling and premium international content.

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Celebrating 10 years of Australian screen storytelling, Stan unveils a monumental lineup of entertainment and sport for 2025
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
- – 10 years of entertaining, Stan marks a decade of bringing world-renowned content to Australian viewers
- – 14 new Originals commissioned – three drama series, six features, five groundbreaking documentaries – alongside 12 Originals still to premiere
- – Brand new acquisitions including Long Bright River with Amanda Seyfried, the highly anticipated Half Man, from Emmy-winning creator and actor Richard Gadd and The Rainmaker based on the John Grisham novel, to name a few
- – Oscar-nominated films premiering as an SVOD exclusive – The Apprentice with Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, Australian film Memoir of a Snail with Sarah Snook, Jacki Weaver and Eric Bana, and epic Western Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 with Kevin Costner
- – A monumental year of Rugby in Australia – the British & Irish Lions will return to Australia in 2025
- – Major partnership announced for Stan Sport – PFL is coming to Australia
- – Former UFC superstar Tyson Pedro makes his boxing debut at Nowhere to Run
- – To celebrate Stan’s 10th birthday, Stan subscribers can enter to win over $150,000 worth of prizes including a walk-on role in a Stan Original Series and several ultimate home entertainment setups gifted by LG
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As we celebrate ten years of bringing premium global and homegrown content to Australians, Stan has revealed its content lineup in an exclusive Showcase event held at Linseed House, The Grounds.
The star-studded event was attended by Brooke Satchwell, Claudia Karvan, Natalie Erika James, Madeleine Madden, Michael Atkinson, Morgan Turinui, Matt Burke and Tyson Pedro, with acting managing director Dan Taylor leading the presentation.
From working with some of the biggest names in entertainment and the most recognisable faces in sport, to fostering the next generation of creatives, this year marks a decade of Aussie storytelling for Stan – a decade of exceptional content, incredible filmmakers, an unwavering commitment to the local film industry, and our ongoing investment in bringing the best Sport offering to Australians.
And today’s slate announcement again demonstrates that Stan continues to be a global leader in sport and entertainment.
After dominating Australian drama in FY24, and exceeding the total output from global streamers combined1, Stan continues to champion the Australian film industry and its creatives. To date, Stan has delivered more than 120 Originals – 80 scripted and 40 unscripted.
Stan acting Managing Director Dan Taylor said:
“Within a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape, Stan has reinforced itself as one of the most successful single territory SVODs in the world.”
“From premium Stan Originals such as Black Snow and Thou Shalt Not Steal, which delighted critics and audiences alike, to acquired global hits like Yellowstone, Hacks and Twisted Metal, and a world-class sport offering including Rugby, Grand Slam Tennis and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we continue to provide our subscribers with outstanding local and international content.”
“Over the past ten years, we’ve brought Australian stories to global audiences and solidified our position as the largest commissioner of Australian drama1. We look forward to the next decade of screen storytelling on Stan.”
ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrating 26 projects – 14 new Originals, alongside
12 previously announced titles still to premiere
Stan’s Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie and Head of Originals Amanda Duthie announced 14 fresh commissions, with three dramas, six features and five documentaries.
Announcements include television series He Had It Coming with Lydia West, Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Liv Hewson, comedy-horror Gnomes, and Love Divided by Eleven led by Brooke Satchwell, alongside feature films Whale Shark Jack with Abbie Cornish, Alyla Browne and Rachel Ward, psychological horror Saccharine from writer and director Natalie Erika James, One More Shot with Emily Browning, The Entertainment System is Down with Kirsten Dunst and Keanu Reeves and The Beast In Me with Russell Crowe, Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, and singer-songwriter Amy Shark in her first acting role. The slate also sees the return of Australia’s favourite family, with Bump: A Christmas Film premiering ahead of the 2025 summer season.

Five new Original Documentaries were announced as part of Stan’s investigatory Revealed slate – Craig Bellamy: Inside the Storm, about one of Australia’s greatest coaches and leaders, Zyzz & Chestbrah: The Poster Boys, following the meteoric rise of two legendary bodybuilders and internet sensations, Joh: Last King of Queensland, a documentary about one of Australia’s most controversial leaders, conservative icon and former Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Into the Night, an epic investigation into one of Australia’s most baffling crimes, and Death Cap, which gives exclusive access into one of the highest profile criminal cases in recent memory.
The Revealed slate is a collaboration with Australia’s leading documentary filmmakers, as well as Nine’s award-winning journalists from 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
First look at upcoming Originals
Aisha Dee, Josh Helman, Chai Hansen, Laura Gordon, Luke Cook and Olivia Vásquez announced as the lead cast of the Stan Original Series Watching You, the psychological thriller based on J.P Pomare’s The Last Guests. Stan also released the trailer for the brand new season of Scrublands, based on the best-selling novel Silver and starring Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote, and Revealed – Craig Bellamy: Inside the Storm, a brand new documentary following one of Australia’s greatest coaches as he aims to lead the Melbourne Storm to ultimate success in 2024.
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Stan also released first look images for the eight-part Stan Original Series Sunny Nights, the darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden, and the Stan Original Series The Assassin, with cast Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.
Partnering with studios across the globe, Stan remains the exclusive home to the biggest shows on television
Stan continues to partner with Hollywood studios and the world’s biggest international distributors including All3Media, AMC, Banijay, BBC, Fremantle, ITV, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros Discovery to bring exclusive premium content from around the world to Australian audiences.
Alongside the brand new Originals announced today, Stan will be the exclusive home of a slate of brand new acquired series, including crime drama Long Bright River with Amanda Seyfried, gripping courtroom drama The Rainmaker based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel, science fiction mystery The Institute based on the Stephen King novel, enlightening documentary Kevin Costner’s The West, and British espionage thriller Secret Service. Also coming exclusively to Stan will be the highly anticipated Half Man, from Emmy-winning creator and actor Richard Gadd, who will star in the series alongside Jamie Bell.
Premiering soon as SVOD exclusives will be Oscar-nominated films The Apprentice with Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, Australian award-winning animated film Memoir of a Snail with Sarah Snook and Eric Bana, and epic Western Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 with Kevin Costner.
Stan continues to be the exclusive home of critically acclaimed global series, including the multi award-winning Hacks with Jean Smart, two continuing spin-offs in The Walking Dead Universe – Dead City and Daryl Dixon – and Raising Kanan in the Power Book Universe. Other highlights in Stan’s exclusive slate include brand new seasons of From, Twisted Metal, Sullivan’s Crossing, Trigger Point, Billy the Kid, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Alone.
Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said:
“Following ten years of championing exceptional storytelling for Australian audiences, Stan continues to commission premium Original productions and acquire the best in international entertainment.”
“From drama and comedies to features, documentaries and reality television, we remain committed to fostering emerging and established creatives and partnering with the world’s biggest studios and distributors to bring the most anticipated content to our subscribers.”
“As we look to the next ten years, and beyond, we will continue to connect with our audiences and showcase Australian storytelling at its very best.”
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SPORT
Director of Stan Sport Ben Kimber, joined by Michael Atkinson, Morgan Turinui, Renee Gartner, Matt Burke, Andrew Johns, Jeff Fenech and Tyson Pedro unveiled an outstanding 2025 sports lineup – promising to bring fans even closer to the action. More than just live coverage, Stan Sport is continuing to expand its storytelling with exclusive interviews, bespoke shows like the recently announced rugby program Inside Line, and a compelling slate of docuseries, capturing the full entertainment ecosystem of sport and celebrating the moments and stories that unite fans everywhere.
The British & Irish Lions headline a monumental year for rugby in Australia
For the first time in 12 years, the British & Irish Lions will return to Australia in 2025, uniting the finest players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales for a landmark series against the Wallabies. As one of the most prestigious events on the global rugby calendar, the tour promises to captivate fans with thrilling matches across the country, showcasing the pinnacle of international rugby.
Major Partnership Announced: PFL coming to Australia
Stan Sport has partnered with the world’s fastest growing MMA organisation, the PFL (Professional Fighters League) to bring PFL to Australia, a top-tier MMA league giving the best fighters in the country a platform on the global stage. Set to become the biggest MMA league in Australia & New Zealand, the first PFL event in Australia is coming soon to Stan Sport.
Tyson Pedro’s Boxing Debut in Nowhere to Run
Former UFC superstar Tyson Pedro will make his long-awaited boxing debut at Nowhere to Run, as he steps into the ring to battle the undefeated Taimoor Khan for the WBC International Bridgerweight title in Pedro’s hometown of Penrith. LIVE and ad-free for Stan Sport subscribers next week on Wednesday February 26, Nowhere To Run will also feature Aussie boxing standout Jackson Jon England and the ex-NRL hulk Alex Leapai Jr on the card.
2025: A Landmark Year in Sports on Stan
This year marks a thrilling chapter in the world of sports. The Super Rugby Pacific 2025 season is set to redefine excellence, with Australia and New Zealand’s top teams battling it out. Joseph Suaalii, the former NRL superstar now leading a reinvigorated NSW Waratahs, is among the standout talents vying for Wallabies selection ahead of the eagerly anticipated British & Irish Lions Tour. This lineup is alongside the iconic Bledisloe Cup, the elite Six Nations, and the high-octane World Rugby Sevens series.
Showcased alongside rugby, Stan will continue its unparalleled coverage of global sporting events, including every match of the UEFA Champions League, as Europe’s top football clubs chase ultimate glory. Tennis fans can look forward to an incredible year with comprehensive coverage of all four Grand Slams – the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open – bringing the sport’s biggest stars to Australian screens. Everything revealed today, underscores Stan’s commitment to delivering the best in sports, making 2025 a defining year for fans everywhere.
Stan Director of Sport Ben Kimber said:
“Stan Sport has set new standards in sports broadcasting, not only with our marquee events, but also our deep commitment to the sports we broadcast every week.”
“Over the last 18 months, we delivered the most comprehensive coverage ever of two of the world’s biggest sporting events – the Rugby World Cup and the Olympics – the pinnacle of world sport. In 2025, we’re bringing fans even closer to the action and telling stories beyond the scoreboard.”
“Every week we bring rugby, football, tennis and a range of other sports to life for our customers across Stan and the Nine network. Our aim is always to deliver the most immersive, innovative sporting offering, and this year’s lineup is no different as we will once again be raising the bar.”
“New boxing stars, as well as the British and Irish Lions and the Winter Olympics just around the corner. It’s a huge year ahead.”
A decade of entertaining Australia
To celebrate our 10th birthday, Stan subscribers can enter to win over $150,000 worth of prizes including local and international holidays, once-in-a-lifetime Sport experiences, a walk-on role in a Stan Original Series and several ultimate home entertainment setups gifted by LG. Full details found here.
Stan continues to bring you the best in television
Today’s announcements complement an existing suite of titles on Stan, with recently launched Originals Invisible Boys, Black Snow S2 and The Tattooist’s Son: Journey to Auschwitz now streaming, alongside Exclusives Amandaland, Protection and Earth Abides. Stan Originals still to premiere include Lord of the Flies, Ten Pound Poms S2, Poker Face S2, Love Triangle S3 and Revealed: Malka Leifer.
1.https://www.stan.news/stan-crowned-as-the-largest-commissioner-of-australian-drama-titles-in-fy24