Fandango’s Vudu Tapped as Official New Streaming Destination for AMC Theatres® on Demand Consumers
June 01, 2023
Starting Today, Vudu’s Expansive Catalog of More Than 200,000 Movie and TV Shows, Including the Largest Collection of 4K UHD Titles, is Available to AMC Theatres On Demand Consumers
LOS ANGELES, CA (JUNE 1, 2023) – Vudu, the premier video on-demand streaming service from Fandango, today announced that it now serves as the official new streaming platform for consumers of AMC Theatres On Demand. Starting today, AMC Theatres On Demand users can transfer their account to Vudu, where they can continue to rent and purchase premium entertainment and watch their catalogue of previously acquired movies.
As a new Vudu customer, every AMC Theatres on Demand consumer has access to more than 200,000 new release and catalog movies and TV shows to rent or buy, including the largest collection of 4K UHD titles and thousands of titles to watch for free – all with no subscription required. To celebrate, many of the movies previously purchased through AMC Theatres On Demand will be upgraded to the highest quality format available on Vudu, including 4K Ultra HD. Consumers with applicable titles in their libraries will automatically receive those upgrades for free. Additionally, AMC Theatres On Demand users who are brand-new Vudu consumers will enjoy 15% off every purchase made on the service in their first month.
“AMC Theatres has been a valued exhibition partner of Fandango’s for more than two decades, and we’re thrilled to now offer our Vudu streaming service to AMC Theatres On Demand consumers,” said Cameron Douglas, Vice President of Home Entertainment at Fandango. "As consumers’ appetite for top-notch entertainment continues to grow, as well as their desire to watch the best movies both on the big screen and at home, this incredible collaboration with AMC Theatres will ensure that fans get seamless access to the premium content they love and crave."
“As the first theatrical exhibitor in the United States to bring first-rate films through the life cycle from theatres to home, we at AMC take pride in having served our guests through a multitude of platforms during the pandemic,” said Nikkole Denson-Randolph, Senior Vice President, Content Strategy & Inclusive Programming. “As we continue to evolve our business and remain focused on Making Movies Better by enhancing the theatrical experience, we’re even more excited to expand our relationship with a trusted partner, who will ensure a continued preeminent experience for those consumers who are streaming their post-theatrical movies at home.”
To migrate existing AMC content libraries to Vudu, AMC Theaters On Demand consumers can link their current Vudu account using the same email address or create a new Vudu account, allowing for a unified and seamless movie-watching experience all in one place.
As a leader in on-demand entertainment, Vudu serves millions of devoted consumers across Smart TVs, connected devices, mobile, and online, offering a vast array of top new titles, including some of this year’s most anticipated blockbusters and franchises like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "John Wick: Chapter 4," "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," "Evil Dead Rise," "Scream VI," "Avatar: The Way of Water," and more. Other benefits include personalized deals with Mix & Match bundles; family-friendly features like Kids Mode; the ability to combine movie libraries from other platforms through Movies Anywhere; and everything consumers need to manage their digital collections on Vudu, such as list-building and easy ways to transfer physical discs to digital.
To find more information about Vudu and to rent or purchase digitally available movies or TV shows, visit www.Vudu.com.
About Vudu
Vudu is the leading video-on-demand streaming service from Fandango, offering more than 200,000 titles to rent or buy, including the newest releases and thousands of titles for free. Serving millions of entertainment fans, Vudu has created compelling video entertainment experiences, including the ability to create custom Lists from their movies & TV library, purchase exclusive Mix & Match bundles, access digital copies of their physical films, and much more. Consumers can watch the latest movies & TV shows anytime, anywhere, on their favorite smart TV, over-the-top (OTT) streaming player, Android and iOS device, game console, and Blu-ray player. Streaming or downloaded, Vudu delivers a premium experience with the latest digital video technology, including 4K Ultra High Definition, Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos Cinema Sound.
About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 950 theatres and 10,500 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, web site and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com.
