Overview

• Kahane’s contract expires at the end of 2025, after which he will transition into a producing deal with Lionsgate
• Erin Westerman, currently president of production and development, is expected to lead all studio production under studio chair Adam Fogelson
• Industry sources confirm that rumors of Kahane joining The Initial Group are false, with his future focus remaining at Lionsgate
• During his seven-year tenure, Kahane oversaw expansion of franchises such as John Wick and The Hunger Games and spearheaded revivals like The Strangers trilogy
• He co-founded Mandate Pictures and Good Universe, both later acquired by Lionsgate, reflecting his entrepreneurial roots