Apple TV+ has expanded its streaming catalogue by placing a collection of prominent films — many typically charged as rentals or purchases — into its subscription library, making them available at no additional cost to subscribers in Canada and other regions.
What subscribers get
The update adds a mix of contemporary favourites and modern classics to the service’s lineup, giving members access to titles they would previously have paid to rent or buy. The move coincides with Apple’s ongoing effort to broaden the appeal of its platform beyond original programming.
Among the films now included are major box-office and critical hits such as Titanic, Arrival, The Sixth Sense and Gone Girl. The company has grouped the new additions under a new carousel inside the Apple TV app labelled “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV.”
Where and how it’s available
The expanded catalogue is currently visible in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Titles appear within the native Apple TV app on devices including iPhone, iPad and Mac, and are also accessible via Android, Windows and web browsers at tv.apple.com.
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $12.99 |
| Annual | $99 |
| Trial | Seven-day free trial for new subscribers |
Notable additions
The roll-out includes 19 titles that previously were available only as individual purchases or rentals. The list available in the U.S. and also reflected for Canadian users includes:
- Titanic
- Arrival
- The Sixth Sense
- Gone Girl
- The Martian
- The Bourne Identity
- Looper
- E.T.
- The Proposal
- I, Robot
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall
- 21 Jump Street
- Zoolander
- Zodiac
- Charlie’s Angels
- Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
- A Beautiful Mind
- The Aviator
- The Rookie
What this means for viewers and the industry
For subscribers, the additions reduce friction: instead of encountering a paywall when picking a well-known film, viewers can stream it at no extra cost. That convenience may prompt some to reassess the value proposition of their current streaming mix, particularly consumers weighing monthly bills against how often they rent single films.
From an industry perspective, the move mirrors a broader trend in which streaming platforms experiment with their catalogues to retain and attract subscribers. Apple previously tested similar content promotions that did not remain permanent; this time, the company has not indicated whether the titles will be part of the catalogue indefinitely or for a limited promotional window.
Apple TV+ is also bundled in the Apple One package for customers who subscribe to multiple Apple services; its base subscription remains priced at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, with a seven-day trial available to new sign-ups.
For Canadian viewers hoping to revisit familiar films without an extra fee, the update is a welcome relief — at least for now. Given Apple’s prior experiments with rotating catalogues, those seeking particular titles should stream them promptly in case the selection changes.
As streaming platforms continue to jockey for subscribers, moves like this one will be watched closely by competitors and consumers alike — a reminder that the streaming landscape remains fluid and that access to ‘must-see’ films can shift with little notice.
