Star Channel mainly provides films and television series made outside Japan and is available on satellite, cable and IPTV platforms.

Star Channel began 24-hour broadcasting using Japanese communication satellites in July 1992.

[1] As of 1992, the owners of Star Channel were United International Pictures's subscription television arm, UIP Pay TV, and a local distributor specializing in Western movies.

[1] Previously, each 25% of the company's stake were owned by Itochu, 21st Century Fox (previously as the original News Corporation), Sony Pictures and Tohokushinsha Film,[2] but as of 2018, 21st Century Fox sold its share in the company to Tohokushinsha.

On June 1, 2024, all shares held by Tohokushinsha Film transferred to Japanet Broadcasting, and Star Channel became as a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanet Broadcasting.