The free streaming service Plex simply launched a brand new characteristic that ought to attraction to movie lovers. Alongside a large catalog of free TV exhibits, films, and reside channels, Plex now permits for film leases by way of the platform, with a bunch of award-winning titles already accessible.

Since launching its ad-supported streaming service in 2019, Plex has aimed to be a one-stop leisure service, even letting you create a film watchlist from titles on different streaming platforms. By introducing its personal film rental service, now you can get entry to Hollywood blockbusters comparable to Barbie and Wonka straight by way of Plex.

Costs of Plex leases differ and begin at $3.99. This provides you 30 days to start watching the film. As soon as you start a rented title, you could have 48 hours to complete it. As soon as these 48 hours are up, you’ll must re-rent if you wish to watch it once more. Nonetheless, you may re-watch a rented movie as many instances as you want throughout that 48-hour interval, so simply go away it on repeat for those who like!

This launch was each anticipated and a very long time coming. It was first hinted at by Plex again in 2020 after which once more in 2023. Final month, Plex executives revealed that the platform’s rental market could be coming in early February. At present’s Barbie-themed launch met that schedule.

Plex leases are solely accessible to US subscribers for now. Plex apologetically acknowledged this in its launch announcement however didn’t give any additional dedication as as to whether it might change into accessible extra globally.