Popcornflix
Popcornflix LLC is a website and over-the-top (OTT) service offering free ad-supported streaming video of feature-length movies and webisodes owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.[1][2]
Type of business
July 2010
None
March 2011
Active
History[edit]
Popcornflix was conceived in July 2010, and went into live beta in March 2011. The site primarily streams independent feature films, many of which come from Screen Media's library.[3]
The service is accessible in the United States and Canada, with plans to launch in more territories.[4]
In 2017, Popcornflix's owner, Screen Media Ventures, was acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.[2]
On April 23, 2024, its parent Chicken Soup for the Soul announced a $636.6 million loss in 2023, and warned that without any options to generate additional financing, the company may be forced to liquidate or pause operations, and seek a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing.[5]
Popcornflix is available on the following platforms:
Programming[edit]
In addition to full-length independent movies, Popcornflix features original content including web series and film school originals.[7][8] The service is accessible in the United States and Canada, with plans to launch in more territories.[9]