 On cable, the films are to primarily be aired by USA Network and Syfy, and the deal also includes the ability for Universal Parks & Resorts to offer "exclusive content and events" related to the franchise (Universal Parks had already been involved in "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" attractions).The deal succeeded one with Freeform; "The Wall Street Journal" reported the deal was valued around $250 million over the length of the agreement, making it one of the highest-valued film franchise deals.To launch the new rights, Syfy and USA aired a joint marathon over the July 13-15, 2018 weekend, airing all eight films (including directors' cuts of the first six) with limited commercial interruption.