Apple TV Just Updated Its Selection of 'Bonus' Movies
Apple TV has updated its monthly rotation of complimentary 'bonus' movies for subscribers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and other regions. The new selection includes thirteen titles in the United States, ranging from classics like Taxi Driver to recent hits like Jurassic World. This feature allows users to watch iconic films at no additional cost, distinguishing Apple TV's offering from competitors that provide extensive studio catalogs.
- ▪Apple TV added 13 new bonus movies in the U.S. on October 1, 2026, including titles such as 28 Days Later and Good Will Hunting.
- ▪Seven previous titles remain available as holdovers in the U.S., including A Beautiful Mind and The Sixth Sense.
- ▪The selection of bonus movies varies by country, with Canada featuring 14 titles like Inception and The Social Network.
- ▪The Apple TV subscription price in the U.S. is currently $14.99 per month, having increased from its 2019 launch price of $4.99.
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Apple TV Just Updated Its Selection of 'Bonus' MoviesThursday October 1, 2026 9:07 am PDT by Joe RossignolStarting today, the Apple TV streaming service is offering a new selection of "bonus" movies in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and some other countries. While competitors like Netflix offer an extensive catalog of movies from various studios, Apple TV primarily offers its own original films produced by Apple. Over the past few years, however, Apple has offered a "Great Movies Now on Apple TV" section with a limited rotation of iconic movies that subscribers can watch at no additional cost. The selection changes each month, with the following 13 movies added in the U.S.
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