The merger of Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery continues to change the world of streaming. The billion-dollar deal has given Skydance control of streaming platforms like HBO Max, Discovery+, and Pluto TV. This November, Skydance added a significant number of movies and TV shows from Warner Bros. Discovery to Pluto TV, according to Cord Cutter News.
Pluto TV has already added certain titles and channels from Warner Bros. Discovery through traditional licensing agreements. But with Skydance now in control of both companies, this exchange is now simply the company distributing its content from within, making it easier to roll out new, free programming on Pluto TV.
By adding extra WBD titles and channels to its digital library, Pluto TV has received an even greater edge over subscription-based services as a free, ad-supported platform. This new selection of films, shows, and channels is now available alongside Paramount’s currently free content, including The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, and Transformers franchises.
At the same time, Pluto TV added several new Christmas and holiday-themed channels to its lineup. By pairing these installments with titles from Warner Bros. Discovery’s library, Pluto TV has given users plenty of content to stream this November.
What new content is on Pluto TV?
Stream several WBD and Christmas titles for free
Thanks to its merger with Warner Bros., Skydance was able to add several classic titles released by the studio. For instance, the platform has both Blade Runner: The Final Cut and Blade Runner 2049, which should help fans prepare for the franchise’s new series, Blade Runner 2099, on Prime Video. You can also stream classic titles across multiple genres like The Exorcist, The Matrix, Little Shop of Horrors, and Goodfellas.
Per Vital Thrills, the list of new channels on Pluto TV includes:
- Bizarre Food with Andrew Zimmern
- Crime Scenes
- Extreme Expeditions
- The FBI
- How To
- I (Almost) Got Away With It
- Mysterious Worlds
- Nikita
- Nip/Tuck
- The Repair Shop
- Strangely Addicting
- Survive or Die
- Third Watch
- Whose Line Is It Anyway
Pluto TV has added reality cooking content with Bizarre Food with Andrew Zimmern. Channels like Crime Scenes, The FBI, and I (Almost) Got Away With It focus on investigative, true crime stories. Meanwhile, the Mysterious Worlds, Extreme Expeditions, and Survive or Die channels present thrilling globe-trotting documentaries.
As for holiday-themed channels, Pluto TV now has a 24/7 classic Christmas movie channel, a 24/7 Lifetime Holiday Movie Favorites channel, a Vevo Holiday Music channel, a BET Holiday Movies channel, a Hallmark Movies & More Holiday Favorites channel, and more.
How can I stream Pluto TV?
Watch Pluto TV anytime on your browser or device
Since Pluto TV is a free, ad-supported platform, you won’t need to have your own account in order to use it. However, you won’t be able to upgrade to an ad-free subscription. To start streaming, just go to the Pluto TV website in web browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox.
You can also stream from the Pluto TV app, now available for download on iOS or Android devices, including smartphones and tablets. Additionally, the app is accessible on Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Hisense, Sony, Android, Google, or Roku. Streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, or Chromecast can use the app as well.
Ultimately, Skydance has continued Pluto TV’s already-rapid expansion this month. With more than 400 free channels, it has become a fierce competitor to major FAST platforms like Tubi and The Roku Channel. By adding WBD titles and several holiday-themed channels, Skydance has continued to grow its stake in the streaming market, combining Pluto TV’s success with that of subscription-based services like Paramount+ and HBO Max.
- number of users
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80 million
- notable shows
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The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Sanford and Son, The Twilight Zone, Charmed
- notable movies
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Top Gun, Trading Places, Mission Impossible, Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Premium Subscription
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No
- Originals
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No
- Live TV
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250+ channels
Pluto TV is a free but ad-supported streaming platform.
