A new free streaming service is launching in the UK next month.
JustWatch TV will go live in October as an extension of the existing JustWatch app and website.
The existing platform serves as a streaming guide, listing where people can find specific TV shows and films in their country.
The UK and Ireland will be among the first regions to gain access, alongside the USA, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, and others.
David Croyé, founder and CEO of the JustWatch Group, said: "Every day, millions of people come to JustWatch searching for simpler ways to watch and discover hundreds of thousands of movies and TV shows.
"For over a decade, our mission has been to connect fans with their favourite films and shows, particularly the hard-to-find and previously unavailable titles.
"With the launch of JustWatch TV, we aim to make content discovery, access and engagement even easier."
How will JustWatch TV work?
The platform will offer free, ad-supported viewing, rental options, and a paid ad-free subscription.
Launch content partners include Paramount, New Regency, Fremantle, Bleecker Street, and Vortex Media.
JustWatch launched in 2014 and has been guiding viewers to films and shows across more than 1,500 global streaming services.
Quentin Carbonell, JustWatch’s SVP of Global Content Acquisitions and Strategy, said: "JustWatch TV is designed to meet that demand head-on, offering a straightforward solution at a time of fragmentation.
"We are curating film and TV hits and hard-to-find gems that you can watch for free or rent on JustWatch, or easily rediscover them on your favourite services.
"This way, JustWatch TV aims to support the whole industry, from filmmakers to distributors to streaming platforms across the world."
The official UK launch date for JustWatch TV has not yet been announced at the time of writing.
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What free streaming services can you find in the UK?
There are already a few existing platforms which offer free streaming services with adverts.
Pluto, Tubi and Rakuten TV offer this type of platform, while the likes of ITVX and players for Channel 4 and Channel 5 also do this.
Will you be trying out JustWatch TV when it launches in the UK? Let us know in the comments.
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