/ The Reel Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

STX Entertainment

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/ Distressed · 50/100 · Concerns

Distressed (2020-2024 restructuring). Adam Fogelson–led distributor with mid-budget-feature ambitions. Acquired by Najafi Companies 2020; Eros STX restructuring 2021.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Filmmaker Treatment/ 25% weight
60
Theatrical Reach/ 22% weight
70
Curatorial Reputation/ 20% weight
50
Library Stewardship/ 18% weight
40
Rights Posture/ 15% weight
40
/ 02 / Filmmaker Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Reference only — operational status during restructuring is unreliable.

/ Watch out for

Multiple restructurings since 2020. Filmmaker contract continuity uncertain.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
Operational status remains uncertain
2021
Eros STX merger and subsequent restructuring
2020
Acquired by Najafi Companies
2014
Founded by Robert Simonds