Forget streaming subscriptions, Tubi launches in the UK with 20,000 free movies and shows
Tubi has been a huge success in the US and Canada, offering over 20,000 free-to-stream movies and TV shows (albeit with ads). Now, even more audiences will get the chance to experience the service after announcing it has officially launched in the UK.
Thereās plenty to get excited about, as in North America it offers an extensive library of blockbuster movies, popular TV shows, and exclusive Tubi Originalsāand the best part? It costs absolutely nothing to sign up. So if youāre tired of shelling out money for the best streaming services, you have a new option to consider.
The UK version of Tubi sounds just as exciting, with its content library combining some of the best Hollywood films with modern British classics alongside genres “from Bollywood and Nollywood to Arthouse Cinema,” according to a press release. So it sounds like there’s going to be a real mix.
āTubi has spent the last decade working hard to refine our approach to large-scale, free, and fun streaming in North America, and we feel this is the perfect time to bring that recipe to the UK audience,ā said Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi.
āWeāre launching with one of the largest and most diverse content libraries in the UK, designed to delight viewers with everything from blockbusters to original stories to hidden gems. Most importantly, weāre committed to listening to what resonates with British fans and bringing them more and more of what they love,ā she added.
What do you need to know about Tubi?
For those who donāt know much about Tubi or free ad-supported streaming, for starters, youāll be faced with ads not only before you start watching a movie or show, but also during the viewing itself, just like when you watch live TV.
The good news is that the ads are fairly short, so if you donāt mind putting up with a few, Tubi is well worth your time. Itās a pretty good trade-off, considering you donāt have to pay a monthly or yearly subscription to access the library.
There are some big names in their library, too. Tubi has revealed that the UK service will feature over 20,000 movies and TV episodes on-demand, including curated content from major global distributors like Disney, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures Entertainment, as well as a robust lineup of exclusive Tubi Originals.
Viewers can watch via the Tubi website or app, meaning you can take the library with you wherever you go, just like other streaming services. And since you donāt have to give them a dime, itās definitely worth checking out.