Apple Adds Selection of Popular Hollywood Films to Apple TV+ Service Apple quietly adds a roster of familiar Hollywood movies to its streaming service for free The selection could signal a broader push toward licensing movies to its Apple TV+ service, moving beyond its core strength of original content. The addition gives subscribers the chance to watch familiar films like The Martian, Titanic, The Sixth Sense, Arrival and Gone Girl.The movies are appearing in a new “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV” carousel inside the Apple TV app. The selection varies by country, and Apple has not announced whether the newly added films will remain available permanently. Current reporting suggests the move is another licensing-based promotion similar to temporary movie additions Apple made in 2024.About The AuthorHey there, i am a technology enthusiast with a deep passion for gadgets, consumer electronics, emerging technologies, and the fast-paced world of digital innovation. 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The exact catalogue varies by country, so this should not be treated as a universal worldwide list.MovieYearGenre21 Jump Street2012Comedy/ActionArrival2016Sci-fi/DramaThe Aviator2004Biography/DramaA Beautiful Mind2001Biography/DramaThe Bourne Identity2002Action/ThrillerCharlie's Angels2000Action/ComedyE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial1982Sci-fi/AdventureForgetting Sarah Marshall2008Comedy/RomanceGone Girl2014ThrillerI, Robot2004Sci-fi/ActionLooper2012Sci-fi/ActionThe Martian2015Sci-fi/DramaMission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol2011Action/SpyThe Proposal2009Romantic ComedyThe Rookie2002Sports/DramaThe Sixth Sense1999ThrillerTitanic1997Romance/DramaZodiac2007Crime/ThrillerZoolander2001ComedyHow Apple is adding older movies to its subscription catalogueApple has historically positioned its streaming service around Apple Originals rather than maintaining the huge licensed libraries offered by services such as Netflix or Prime Video. The latest promotion changes that approach temporarily by making a selection of third-party movies available to subscribers as part of their existing subscription.The films appear under the “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV” shelf in the Apple TV app. Titles that Apple typically sells or rents from its store are now available for free to stream with an Apple TV subscription.Apple has not made a detailed announcement about this promotion, about its licensing deals, or about the length of availability of these films, though reports at the time indicated that it's unknown if the program is intended to be indefinite or a short-term promotion.Why Apple is adding familiar Hollywood moviesThe move could make Apple TV's subscription more appealing between major original releases. Apple has built its streaming strategy around high-profile original series and films, but a relatively small catalogue compared with some competing services can make older movies harder to find within the subscription.More articles by AuthorTrending StoriesAdding recognisable films gives subscribers more viewing options without requiring Apple to commission new productions for every type of audience. It gives Apple the option to shore up its back catalogue by licensing shows instead of permanently taking on a far bigger library.Apple has said nothing publicly though to suggest that the move is aimed at stemming subscriber churn or boosting viewership and engagement or enticing new customers.Those are possible strategic benefits rather than confirmed reasons for the move.The timing also comes as Apple continues to expand its original entertainment slate in 2026, with returning series and new productions joining the service throughout the year.Where is it available?The promotion is not identical across markets.Current reporting confirms the addition in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom, with the number of available films differing by country. The U.S. appears to have the largest selection, while the U.K. has a substantially smaller group of titles.Other reports have also identified a limited selection in Australia. Because Apple has not published a worldwide availability list for the promotion, subscribers should check the Apple TV app in their own market rather than assuming that every title is available everywhere.Is the movies available in India?Apple officially offers its Apple TV subscription in India. The current Apple India website lists the service at ₹99 per month after a seven-day free trial, with access to Apple's subscription catalogue.However, the newly reported licensed-movie promotion has not been confirmed as available in India.This distinction is important because individual movies can appear in Apple's Indian TV storefront without being included in the Apple TV subscription. Apple's Indian Apple TV service also separates subscription content from third-party content available for rental or purchase.Therefore, Indian subscribers should not assume that seeing a film such as Arrival or Gone Girl in the Apple TV app means it is included with the ₹99 subscription.Why the movies may not stay permanentlyThere is a strong precedent for Apple using temporary licensed movie collections.In March 2024, Apple added 51 licensed films under a “Great Movies on Apple TV+” promotion. The company followed that with another group of roughly 30 titles the following month. Those collections did not remain available permanently.The current promotion appears to follow a similar pattern, but Apple has not confirmed an expiration date for the 2026 titles. It would therefore be premature to say that every movie will definitely disappear after a particular period.The most accurate description is that the films appear to be part of a licensing promotion whose long-term availability is uncertain.What this means for Apple TV subscribersFor subscribers in supported markets, the promotion provides an opportunity to watch several major Hollywood films without paying an additional rental fee. The selection includes everything from E.T. and Titanic to The Martian, Arrival, The Bourne Identity and Gone Girl.At the same time, the promotion should not yet be interpreted as evidence that Apple is permanently transforming Apple TV into a large licensed-content service. Apple's own service remains heavily centred on original programming, and the company has not announced a permanent expansion of its licensed catalogue.For now, the safest conclusion is that Apple is temporarily supplementing its Originals-focused streaming service with a curated selection of popular Hollywood movies. Whether the experiment becomes a recurring feature will depend on future licensing deals and Apple's strategy for expanding the value of its subscription.For subscribers who can see the “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV” carousel, however, the benefit is immediate: a selection of familiar movies that would normally require a separate rental or purchase can currently be watched as part of the existing Apple TV subscription. FAQsWhat new movie selection is available for Apple TV subscribers?Apple TV subscribers can now stream a collection of well-known Hollywood films, such as The Martian, Titanic, and Gone Girl, without any additional rental or purchase fees.How can I find the new movie selection in the Apple TV app?The new movies are organized under the "Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV" carousel within the Apple TV app, making them easy to discover and stream.Is the movie promotion available in all countries?No, the movie promotion varies by country. It's confirmed in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, with different selections available in each region.How long will these newly added films be available to stream?Apple has not confirmed whether the added films will be available permanently. They are likely part of a licensing promotion, similar to previous offerings in 2024, so their availability may be temporary.Are movies available on Apple TV also included in the subscription for Indian users?While Apple TV subscription service is available in India, the newly reported licensed-movie promotion has not been confirmed for the region. Subscribers should check the Apple TV app for specific availability.end of article