British movie fans now have another way to catch up on their favourite content as Tubi becomes available in the UK for the first time.
The popular American streaming service is available for British viewers from today with 20,000 movies and TV episodes available on demand.
It includes classic British TV like Twilight and Fresh Meat right up to classic blockbusters such as Kill Bill, Billy Elliot and Casino.
Tubi is completely free, but users have to endure adverts during and after their favourite content, much like rivals Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
What’s more, there’s no sign-up or login process; you just have to download the app or visit the website to start watching.
American streaming service Tubi is owned by Fox and is completely free – although the catch is that users have to endure adverts
After being launched in 2014 the streaming service gained an impressive following in the US, eventually being purchased by Fox in 2020.
Now, with 18 million monthly viewers TV claims to be the number one advertising-based video-on-demand service in the US.
To start streaming simply download the app on your device or visit the Tubi website.
You’ll be asked to enter a first name, your age and your gender – and then you’ll be able to start watching.
Some content does require you to sign up for a free account, but you can still use Tubi without doing so.
MailOnline found that Tubi also took an email address from saved data on Google’s Chrome browser.
Tubi is completely free, but users have to endure adverts during and after their favourite content, much like rivals Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
Mary Berry fans will be happy to know Tubi has a wide selection of the beloved British cook’s shows
Tubi also claims that its platform uses ‘machine learning’ to deliver a personalised experience for each customer.
When Tubi launches in the UK, it does so with 20,000 movies and TV episodes available – although this is less than the 240,000 movies and TV episodes available in the US.
Since its takeover by Fox, US customers also get access to 250 live sport and news channels which UK customers will receive too.
But even without that extra content, Tubi claims this still gives it one of the largest and most diverse collections of TV and movie content available in the UK.
By comparison, Netflix offers of 5,000 films and 2,500 TV series.
Unlike its rivals, Tubi has no option for paying to get rid of ads. Pictured, Jamie Bell and Julie Walters star in Billy Elliot (2000)
The reason Tubi is able to offer so much content for free is that it is entirely supported by advertising revenue.
However, according to Tubi, the platform only includes three to five ads (totalling four to six minutes) per viewing hour, occurring every 12 to 15 minutes.
Netflix vaguely claims to have ‘a few short ads per hour’ – although users are generally exposed to about the same amount.
But unlike its rivals, Tubi has no option for paying to get rid of ads.
Netflix introduced the £4.99 tier with ads as a cheaper alternative to its paid streaming service back in 2022.
Other streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ have also introduced cheaper subscription tiers which require users to watch some adverts.
The main difference is that Netflix customers can pay to remove those ads by upgrading to the £10.99 standard tier.
David Salmon, EVP and Managing Director of International at Tubi, says: ‘At a time when traditional programming feels homogenous and when finding what to watch feels like a chore, Tubi has been effective at delivering delight beyond the monoculture with content that appeals to diverse and vibrant fandoms.
‘We believe that we can build a brilliantly broad, culturally ambitious offering that puts UK audiences back at the centre, and makes it fun and easy to enjoy great entertainment from around the world.’
Cult Channel 4 sitcom Fresh Meat is among the wide selection of comedy on Tubi
Billy Eliot
This British coming-of-age-drama, directed by Stephen Daldry, first released in the year 2000.
Set in County Durham in the northeast of England during the 1984 miners strike the film follows the story of a working class boy who has a sight set on the ballet.
Starring Jamie Bell stars as the eponymous Billy Elliot this movie won the Bafta for outstanding British film.
The film also been adapted for the west end stage as Billy Elliot the Musical.
Kill Bill (Vol. one and Vol. two)
Quentin Tarantino’s two thousand and three pulp-samurai classic Shocked audiences with its violent tail of revenge when it first released.
Huma Furman stars as ‘The Bride’, who swears revenge on a group of assassins and their leader Bill.
Inspired by 1970s grindhouse and exploitation cinema Tarantino’s shocking classic features buckets of blood, over the top violence, and thrilling fight scenes.
Both volumes of the Quentin Tarantino classic Kill Bill starring Uma Thurman are available on Tubi
Twilight
Based on the novels by American author Stephanie Meyer the Twilight Saga follows the romance between Bella and her vampire lover Edward.
Originally released in 2008, The series gained an intense cult following and is still beloved by me today.
Although TUBI does not have the complete saga, fans can still watch New Moon, Breaking Dawn, and Eclipse.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (pictured) and Eclipse are among the Twilight films on Tubi in the UK
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Starring John Boyega and Charlie Day this sequel to the original Pacific Rim action film takes place ten years after the events of Pacific Rim.
Just like the original movie fans can expect to see lots of giant robots fighting equally giant monsters.
Legendary director Guillermo del Toro, who directed the original, holds the reins as producer on this thrilling sequel.
Moonrise Kingdom
Released in 2012, this American coming of age comedy directed by Wes Anderson fellows the story of two 12 year old boys who run away from home.
Shot in Wes Anderson’s iconic symmetrical style this film won both critical acclaim and box office success upon release.
This charming film also features performances from Hollywood elite such as Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, and Jason Schwartzman.
Robin Hood (2018)
In this 2018 retelling of the English folktale we follow the story of a heroic crusader who mounts a campaign of revenge against the oppressive sheriff of Nottingham.
Starring Taryn Eggerton and Jamie Foxx And directed by Otto Bathurst this film combines elements of action drama and fantasy.
