Apple TV has expanded its movie catalog again, giving subscribers more well-known films to watch at no additional cost. The latest additions follow a similar expansion in August, while many earlier titles remain available.
However, the selection varies by country because Apple does not hold worldwide rights to every licensed movie. Therefore, subscribers in the US and UK will see different catalogs.
US Subscribers Get More Major Movies
In the United States, Apple has added 13 films to its subscription catalog. The selection covers crime dramas, war films, thrillers, comedy and blockbuster entertainment.
New additions include 28 Days Later, American Gangster, Black Hawk Down, Blood Diamond and Fallen. Subscribers can also watch Fury, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Going the Distance and Good Will Hunting.
Meanwhile, the lineup also includes Insomnia, Jurassic World, Taxi Driver and Tropic Thunder. As a result, the latest expansion gives viewers a broad mix of older favorites and more recent hits.
UK Apple TV Library Also Expands
UK subscribers receive a different group of eight movies. Apple has added Godzilla, Inception, Jurassic World and The Martian.
In addition, viewers can stream The Social Network, Spider-Man: Far from Home, The Town and the 2005 version of War of the Worlds.
The UK expansion marks a notable increase from August. At that time, the UK received six additional movies, compared with 19 in the US.
Licensed Movies May Not Stay Forever
Apple has generally focused on building its own catalog instead of buying a large existing film library. Consequently, these third-party movies rely on individual licensing agreements.
That also means availability may change. Apple has not revealed how long the newly licensed films will remain on the service. Moreover, the UK has already lost some previously added titles.
Apple Originals and acquired films such as Oscar winner CODA follow a different model and can remain available for years. Meanwhile, Apple continues producing new movies, including Being Heumann from CODA writer-director Sian Heder.
