AMC and Vudu score big with new on-demand streaming partnership

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Four years after AMC Theatres launched its on-demand streaming service, AMC Theatres On Demand, the company is now transferring its entire library of films over to Vudu, the Fandango-owned digital video on-demand service.

Vudu announced Thursday that it’s the official new streaming destination for AMC Theatres On Demand, giving users access to over 200,000 movies and TV shows, including the latest hit titles like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “Avatar: The Way of Water” and more.

That being said, AMC Theatres On Demand users are no longer able to watch, purchase or rent titles on the AMC Theatres On Demand apps or website. Instead, users will have to create a Vudu account to purchase new titles as well as move over their existing AMC content library. According to the AMC website, users have until August 31 to transfer their existing movie collection over to Vudu.

AMC Theatres On Demand users already on Vudu can link their accounts in order to have a unified viewing experience. Meanwhile, new Vudu consumers get 15% off every purchase during the first month of using the service.

Also, many of the movies previously purchased through AMC Theatres On Demand will be upgraded to the highest video quality, the company wrote in its announcement, which includes 4K Ultra HD. Users that rent or own applicable titles will be automatically upgraded for free.

Movie rentals on Vudu range from $0.99 to $5.99, whereas purchased films can cost up to $24.99. Users can also buy TV shows, with individual episodes priced at around $1.99 or $2.99 and full seasons ranging between $16.99 and $43.99. Vudu doesn’t require a paid subscription.

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