Fubo TV is a strong live TV service, but it is a sports service first and a movie service a distant second. For about $85 a month, you get AMC, IFC, FX and a big cloud DVR. You do not get Turner Classic Movies, HBO, or a bundled on-demand film library. If films are why you pay for TV, YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV will usually serve you better for roughly the same money.
Key Takeaways
– Fubo built its name on soccer and live sports. Movie channels are included, but they are not the selling point.
– The biggest gap for film lovers: no TCM and no HBO/Max add-on, a consequence of Fubo not carrying Warner Bros. Discovery networks.
– You do get AMC, IFC, Sundance TV, FX, Paramount Network and optional premium add-ons like Starz and MGM+.
– Every plan includes 1,000 hours of cloud DVR, which is generous for recording movie marathons.
– Disney now owns about 70% of Fubo after combining it with Hulu + Live TV, but the two remain separate apps with separate lineups.
– Best fit: households where someone watches a lot of live sports and the movie fan is happy with AMC and FX.
What Fubo TV Actually Is Now
Fubo launched in 2015 as a soccer streaming service. It grew into a full cable replacement with broadcast networks, cable channels and regional sports. That soccer DNA still shows. The app’s home screen pushes live games, scores and team logos before it shows you a single film.
In January 2025, Disney announced a deal to merge its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo. The combination closed in October 2025, leaving Disney with a roughly 70% stake. For you as a subscriber, very little changed on day one. Fubo and Hulu + Live TV still run as separate services, with separate prices and separate channel deals.
So you are buying a sports-heavy live TV package. The real question is whether its movie coverage holds up once you look past the scoreboard.
The Movie Channels You Get (and the Big One You Don’t)
Fubo’s movie lineup is decent, built mostly from AMC Networks, Disney’s FX channels and Paramount’s cable networks. You will find plenty of airings of franchise favorites and 2000s action movies on AMC and FX, plus indie and cult picks on IFC and Sundance TV.
The hole is Warner Bros. Discovery. Fubo dropped TNT, TBS and the rest of the Turner group in 2020, and Turner Classic Movies went with them. TCM is the single most important channel for serious film fans. Its 31 Days of Oscar run every February, its Noir Alley block with Eddie Muller, and its uncut, commercial-free presentation of studio-era classics have no real substitute anywhere on cable.
Here is how the core movie channels compare on the three biggest live TV services:
| Channel | Fubo TV | YouTube TV | Hulu + Live TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCM (Turner Classic Movies) | No | Yes | Yes |
| AMC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sundance TV | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FX | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paramount Network | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HBO / Max add-on | No | Yes | Yes |
| Starz add-on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Channel deals change and some depend on your area, so check Fubo’s lineup tool with your zip code before you sign up.
The missing Max add-on matters more every year. HBO is the pay-TV home for Warner Bros. theatrical releases, and A24’s recent films have also landed on Max after their theater runs. Civil War (2024) is a good example. If you are waiting to stream A24’s “marty supreme” once it leaves theaters, Fubo is unlikely to be where you find it.
Fubo TV Plans and Prices
Fubo sells a handful of English-language tiers plus a Spanish-language option. Prices below are list prices at the time of writing, before taxes and before any regional sports fee, which Fubo applies in many markets. Promotions often knock money off your first month.
| Plan | Approx. monthly price | What it adds | Movie fan relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fubo Sports | ~$56 | Broadcast networks plus core sports channels | Low. Few cable movie channels |
| Pro | ~$89 | Full lineup of 200+ channels, unlimited cloud DVR | Medium. AMC, IFC, FX, Sundance TV included |
| Elite | ~$95 | Extra channels plus 4K for select live events | Medium. Some extra entertainment networks, same movie gaps |
| Fubo Latino | $19.99 | Spanish-language entertainment, news and soccer | Low for English-language film, solid for Spanish-language movies and telenovelas |
Premium movie channels are add-ons on top of any plan. Fubo sells Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz and MGM+. MGM+ (formerly Epix) is the sleeper pick here. It rotates through the MGM and United Artists catalog, so you can catch Bond films, Rocky entries and older Coen and Scorsese titles depending on the month.
How Fubo Stacks Up Against YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling
Price-wise, the big three live TV services land close together. The differences are in what comes bundled and how much DVR you get.
| Service | Approx. base price | Cloud DVR | Streaming library included | TCM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fubo TV (Pro) | ~$85 | 1,000 hours | None | No |
| YouTube TV | $82.99 | Unlimited (kept 9 months) | None | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | ~$90 | Unlimited | Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN | Yes |
| Sling TV (Blue) | ~$46 | 50 hours | None | Varies by package |
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is the closest head-to-head rival. It costs a few dollars less, includes TCM, and offers Max, Starz, MGM+ and Paramount+ with Showtime as add-ons. Its unlimited DVR matches Fubo’s, since Fubo also moved all plans to unlimited cloud DVR storage in May 2024. For a pure movie fan, YouTube TV wins.
Hulu + Live TV
This is the best value for film lovers, full stop. Your subscription includes the Hulu on-demand library and Disney+, which means the Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and 20th Century catalogs come along for free. Hulu originals are in there too. You can stream “tell me lies” or the whole run of Schitt’s Creek (a must for any “catherine o’hara” fan) without paying for another app. Fubo offers none of that.
Sling TV
Sling is the budget play. It is roughly half Fubo’s price and carries AMC and IFC on some packages, but you trade away local channels in many markets and get a much smaller DVR. If you mostly want cable movie channels and can live without broadcast networks, Sling or Philo (about a third of Fubo’s price, no sports at all) will save you real money.
Features That Matter for Movie Watching
Cloud DVR
Every Fubo plan includes unlimited cloud DVR storage, an upgrade Fubo rolled out in May 2024. That is enough to record an entire AMC horror marathon every October and still have room for a season of football. Recordings live in the cloud, so you can start a movie on your living room TV and finish it on your phone.
On-demand content
Fubo has an on-demand section, but it is mostly network content, recent episodes and a rotating set of films licensed through its channel partners. It feels thin next to Hulu’s library. Think of it as a catch-up tool, not a movie service.
4K
Fubo does offer 4K, but almost entirely for live sports. You will not find many movies streaming in 4K through Fubo’s channels. Film collectors who care about picture quality still get more from a 4K Blu-ray or a premium tier on Netflix or Max.
Devices
You can watch Fubo on all your main devices: Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV and Android TV, smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Vizio, plus iPhone, Android and web browsers. The apps are stable, and the multiview feature is genuinely good. It is just designed for watching four games at once, not four movies.
Location restrictions
Like every live TV service, Fubo ties your account to a home location. Your local channels and regional sports are based on that area, and Fubo periodically checks that your devices connect from your home network. You can stream on the go, but travel for too long and you may be asked to sign in from home again. Anyone splitting time between, say, a Brooklyn apartment and a family place upstate should know this going in.
What No Live TV Service Will Give You
Here is the part most Fubo comparisons skip. Even the best live TV bundle misses a huge share of what movie fans actually watch.
Netflix originals never show up on cable channels. If you want to “watch spectral,” the 2016 sci-fi action film, you need Netflix (our “spectral review” covers whether it is worth the time). Sony’s movies also go to Netflix first after theaters. That includes “spiderman brand new day,” due in theaters July 31, 2026, which will hit Netflix months later. Apple TV+ originals, like The Studio with Seth Rogen, stay on Apple’s app.
And plenty of the best moviegoing still happens in a dark room. In New York that means repertory programming at BAM, Metrograph and Film Forum, or a first-run screening with food at Nitehawk. Our roundup of “new movies in movie theaters” each week is a better guide to new releases than any channel guide.
The lesson: for a movie fan, live TV should be a supplement. Budget for at least one on-demand service on top of it.
Who Should Actually Subscribe to Fubo TV
Fubo makes sense for you if:
- Your household watches a lot of live sports, especially soccer, and you want broadcast networks without an antenna.
- You are happy with AMC, IFC, FX and Sundance TV for your movie fix.
- You want a large DVR and don’t care about TCM.
- You need Spanish-language programming and soccer through Fubo Latino.
Skip it if:
- TCM is non-negotiable. Go with YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.
- You want HBO films and series through your TV bill.
- You only care about movies and never watch live games. A combo of Philo or Sling plus one streaming service costs far less.
Our take: for a single movie lover with no sports habit, Fubo is the wrong tool. For a mixed household with a die-hard sports fan, it is a fair compromise, as long as the film fan also keeps a Netflix, Max or Criterion Channel subscription in the rotation.
How to Save on Your First Month
Fubo has historically offered a free trial, often seven days, though availability and length vary by market and promotion. Fubo also runs discounts on the first month or two, especially around big sports events. A few practical tips:
- Start your trial right before a long weekend so you can test the DVR with an AMC or FX movie block.
- Check the final price at checkout. The regional sports fee and taxes can add meaningfully to the headline price.
- Set a reminder to cancel. Once the trial ends, Fubo bills automatically.
- Compare the current deal with YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, which run their own promotions.
FAQ
Does Fubo TV have TCM?
No. Fubo does not carry Turner Classic Movies or any other Warner Bros. Discovery cable network, including TNT and TBS. If you want TCM through a streaming live TV service, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream all carry it.
Can you get HBO or Max on Fubo TV?
No. Fubo does not sell an HBO or Max add-on. Its premium movie options are Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz and MGM+. You can always subscribe to HBO Max directly as a separate app.
How much does Fubo TV cost per month?
The main Pro plan runs about $85 a month before taxes and regional sports fees. Elite costs roughly $10 more, the Fubo Sports plan is cheaper with fewer channels, and Fubo Latino is the lowest-priced option. Check Fubo’s site for current pricing in your area.
Is Fubo TV part of Hulu now?
Not exactly. Disney combined Hulu + Live TV with Fubo in a deal that closed in October 2025 and owns about 70% of the company. The two services still operate separately, with different apps, channel lineups and prices.
Is Fubo TV good for watching movies?
It is fine, not great. You get AMC, IFC, FX, Sundance TV and Paramount Network, plus a 1,000-hour DVR. The missing TCM, no Max add-on and lack of a bundled streaming library put it behind Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV for film fans.
How many devices can watch Fubo TV at once?
Fubo allows multiple simultaneous streams at home, with a smaller number allowed when you are away from your home network. Exact limits depend on your plan, so check the details before you sign up if your household watches on several TVs at the same time.
