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Fox Corporation

US media company owning Fox News, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, Tubi and Fox One.

Since its March 2019 separation from 21st Century Fox, Fox Corporation has combined US news and sports networks with television production, local stations and streaming services.

Last refreshed: 26 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

How does Fox combine television networks with Tubi and FOX One?

Timeline for Fox Corporation

#13 13 Oct

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Signed as named media partner for Horizon's HorizonOS Blu agentic buying layer

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Background

Fox Corporation produces and distributes news, sport and entertainment through broadcast television, cable networks and streaming services. Its businesses include FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. FOX Entertainment produces programmes for the company's own outlets and other buyers. Tubi offers free viewing funded by advertising, while Fox One sells subscriptions to live and on-demand programming.

Fox became a separate public company in March 2019 when 21st Century Fox distributed its shares to shareholders. Disney acquired the remaining 21st Century Fox assets. The annual report describes Fox's continuing mix of programme production, distribution and advertising sales. Its broadcast network reaches viewers through local affiliates, while its streaming services provide direct access on connected devices.

Common Questions
Is Fox Corporation part of the Murdoch family media empire?
Fox has substantial Murdoch family shareholding and Lachlan Murdoch serves as executive chair and chief executive. Its 2026 proxy statement describes family trusts' interests through LGC Holdco. Fox is separately incorporated from News Corp, and its shares trade on Nasdaq as FOXA and FOX.Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1754301/000162828026062480/fox-20260917.htm
What does Fox Corporation own?
Fox's business portfolio includes FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. Its streaming services include Tubi and Fox One. Roku was the subject of a proposed acquisition in Fox's 14 October 2026 filing.Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1754301/000162828026053960/fox-20260630.htm
How is Fox Corporation different from Fox Entertainment?
FOX Entertainment is part of Fox Corporation. The parent also owns news, sports and streaming businesses. Fox's annual report distinguishes the company spun off in March 2019 from the remaining 21st Century Fox assets acquired by Disney.Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1754301/000162828026053960/fox-20260630.htm
What is Fox One streaming service?
Fox One is Fox Corporation's subscription streaming service for live and on-demand news, sport and entertainment. Fox launched it on 21 August 2025, with access across the web, mobile devices and connected televisions.Source: https://www.foxcorporation.com/news/business/2025/fox-one-now-available-to-stream-across-web-mobile-and-connected-tv-devices/
Why is Fox Corporation buying Roku?
Fox said its proposed Roku acquisition would combine its programmes and advertising business with Roku's streaming platform, viewer relationships and distribution. Those were the companies' stated aims in their 15 June 2026 announcement. Fox's 14 October filing still described a proposed transaction, rather than a completed acquisition.Source: https://investor.foxcorporation.com/news/corp-press-releases/2026/fox-corporation-to-acquire-roku-inc/
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 26 October 2026. Editorial standards.