Where do movies from MGM stream first?
Where do movies from MGM stream first?
The answer is more complex than might first appear, even after MGM’s acquisition by Amazon.
MGM is one of the oldest movie studios in Hollywood, but it’s undergone some big changes in recent years. In 2022, Amazon purchased MGM, acquiring a studio that has been in operation for over 100 years. That has led to some massive shifts in the way MGM distributes its movies, including which streaming services get those movies once they leave theaters.
It’s understandable if customers are a bit confused about the destination for MGM movies, since Amazon controls both Prime Video and the MGM+ App as well. We’re here to clear up all the questions about where MGM movies stream after leaving theaters, and we’ll give you more details below.
Where do MGM films stream after theaters?
Where do MGM films stream first after leaving cinemas?
There are two possible answers to this question: Prime Video or the MGM+ App. Movies distributed under the straight MGM label are most likely to stream on MGM+ first, though this can vary from title to title, and some may still show up on Prime Video before streaming anywhere else.
If a movie is released under the Amazon Studios or Amazon MGM Studios label, it’s destined for Prime Video first. Many times, these movies are straight-to-streaming releases, but if they are distributed first in theaters, they will go to Prime Video before streaming anywhere else.
Do MGM movies have a Pay-2 Window?
Newer MGM titles can find themselves licensed to a variety of different streaming services, such as Hulu or Paramount+. However, there is no one streaming service that serves as Pay-2 partner for MGM, so you can’t count on the studio’s movies to go to a regular partner after streaming on MGM+ or Paramount+.
Do older MGM titles stream on MGM+ and Prime Video?
Not all of them. Movies from before 1986 are licensed to HBO Max thanks to an existing deal, so you’ll need a subscription to that service to stream most of those titles. The studio may have separate global licensing agreements that apply to other franchises that were struck before the merger with Amazon, as well.
Prime Video
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