Apple announced on December 31, 2024 that all movies and TV shows on Apple TV+ will be available to the public for free on the first weekend of January (4th and 5th). The promotion is aimed at expanding the streaming platform's user base by offering a two-day free trial.
This marks the first time in five years that Apple TV+ has offered its services for free. Users will be able to access the free content through the Apple TV app or any web browser. The announcement has taken many internet users by surprise, as many of them took to social media to share their thoughts on the same.
Hilarious fan reactions
Apple's announcement invited a wide range of reactions on the internet, from shock to amusement. Let's have a look at some of them.
Only 2 days?
Many users such as this one humorously expressed their dissatisfaction with the duration of the free trial, implying that they needed a lot more than just two days to fully enjoy it.
Finally!
Apple products are known to be on the more expensive side due to their premium build and features. So this makes offering something for free quite unprecedented and long-awaited, as noted by this user.
The ultimate binge
The two-day free trial presents a truly big challenge for many: to binge as many movies and TV shows as they can in just 48 hours!
First timers
Since Apple hopes to onboard as many new users to its streaming platform as possible through the free trial, many users such as this one are open to trying the service for the very first time.
What's next?
Many users have been hoping for other Apple services to offer free trials as well, like this user who hilariously suggests that they make Apple Music free for a few days.
The deal of for the year
The two-day free trial has left internet users wanting more, with some humorously suggesting that the trial should last for an entire year.
Clashing with work
Not everyone will be able to enjoy the free trial, especially those who have to work over the weekend.
Apple TV+ has produced some of the most critically acclaimed TV shows and movies in recent years since its inception, and so the announcement of the free trial has certainly piqued the interest of many, who will undoubtedly be updating their watchlists this weekend.