[Rex]

Sky are currently planning to cut the number of their own branded channels including the Sky Sports channels in the UK and Ireland in the near future.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/sky-squeeze-could-broadcaster-close-channels

If they're looking to close channels I imagine their Sky Cinema channels would be a more likely target. I'd assume that most of the films shown are also available via the Sky Store, as well via Now for non-Sky users.

Whilst maybe retaining a couple linear channels may still have its benefits for advertising I doubt having 11 is still needed.

Additionally, the likes of Paramount, WB and Disney now have their own streaming services. I imagine more of these films are premiering on their own services first, whereas traditionally they'd first appear on Sky Cinema/Movies, before then premiering on terrestrial TV.

Now also actively pushes you to watch movies on demand in comparison to the live streams of the Cinema channels. 

Which channels will actively be closed? I can't see them touch the basic channel lineup - Sky has been aggressively expanding them since Comcast took over, and I'd imagine it would cost less compared to the Sky Sports channels. The Cinema channels though are becoming more redundant with each passing day.