How to watch Tubi – is Rupert Murdoch service available in the UK?
UK launch offerings include TV shows Fresh Meat and Boss, and films Olympus Has Fallen and Happy Gilmore.
When we think of the streaming wars, we likely think of big brand names such as Netflix, Disney Plus, Max, Paramount Plus and Peacock battling to dominate.
But there’s actually another less-known contender: Tubi, the free, ad-based and markedly unflashy service owned by Fox Corp.
It already operates in North America, where Fox said it has drawn in 80 million active users, tying with Disney Plus in total viewing time, according to Nielsen’s The Gauge Report.
But is the service, which launched in the US way back in 2014, available in the UK? Read on for everything you need to know.
Is Tubi available in the UK?
Yes, Tubi launched in the UK on Tuesday 2nd July.
"Tubi has spent the last decade honing our approach to vast, free and fun streaming in North America, and we feel that now is the perfect time to bring that recipe to UK audiences," said CEO Anjali Sud.
"We are launching with one of the largest and most diverse content libraries in the UK, designed to indulge viewers in everything from blockbusters to original stories to hidden gems. Most importantly, we're committed to listening to what resonates with UK fans, and bringing them more and more of what they love."
"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," added David Salmon, EVP and Managing Director of International at Tubi.
"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."
How to watch Tubi
The service is completely free of charge – and you don’t even need to create an account if you don’t want to.
To start streaming, all you need to do is download the app on you device or visit the Tubi website, where you’ll be asked to enter a first name, your age and your gender – and then you’ll be able to start watching.
What is available to watch on Tubi?
Fox said UK viewers will have over 20,000 films and TV episodes on-demand to choose from, including content from Sony Pictures Entertainment, Disney, Lionsgate and NBCUniversal, in addition to the service's own originals.
Launch films include Olympus Has Fallen, Happy Gilmore, Kill Bill Vol 1, Amsterdam, Happy Death Day and Tubi original Slay, while launch TV shows include Fresh Meat and Boss.
Movie fans can look forward to Billy Elliot, Charlie's Angels and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle being added to the service later this month, while on the TV side fans, can look forward to Marvel’s Runaways.
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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
