Pluto TV Adds Warner Bros. Discovery Channels
Skydance has brought Warner Bros. Discovery linear channels and on-demand titles to the free streaming service at no cost to viewers.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Television
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Skydance added a substantial volume of Warner Bros. Discovery content to Pluto TV, including a large number of new linear channels and on-demand titles available free of charge. The expansion comes alongside several new holiday-themed channels launched on the platform.
Why it matters
The change shifts Warner Bros. Discovery's relationship with Pluto TV from licensing arrangements to internal distribution following common ownership under Skydance. Viewers across the country gain broader free access to content that was previously available only in limited licensed form.
Pluto TV previously carried only selected Warner Bros. Discovery titles and channels under licensing deals. The expanded catalog is now distributed internally and offered at no cost through the app, website and supported devices.
The players
Skydance
Skydance is a Hollywood production company that, following its combination with Paramount, holds common ownership over Pluto TV and Warner Bros. Discovery channels.
Pluto TV
Pluto TV is Paramount's free ad-supported streaming television service offering live linear channels and an on-demand library.
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery is a major global media company that owns a large portfolio of television networks and studio content.
The details
Pluto TV added new Warner Bros. Discovery linear channels and on-demand content, which viewers can access through the Movies and Shows sections. Newly launched holiday channels include a 24/7 Christmas movie channel, a Lifetime Holiday Movie Favorites channel, a Vevo Holiday Music channel, a BET Holiday Movies channel and a Hallmark Movies & More Holiday Favorites channel.
Timeline
• November 1, 2026: Skydance added Warner Bros. Discovery content to Pluto TV.
Industry Dynamics
The move follows the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery combination under common Skydance ownership, which replaces arms-length licensing with internal distribution across the free streaming market. It reflects a broader consolidation trend among legacy media companies seeking to pool libraries across their owned streaming platforms.
Viewers can now watch the expanded Warner Bros. Discovery channels and on-demand titles through the Pluto TV app, website and supported devices without a subscription fee. The holiday channels and added movie library are available in the Movies and Shows sections.
The takeaway
Free streaming catalogs are becoming more interconnected as corporate ownership consolidates, so viewers may find broader access to familiar titles without paying for additional subscriptions. Checking the Movies and Shows sections in Pluto TV is a practical way to find the newly added holiday and Warner Bros. Discovery content.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Television for context on streaming platform expansions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cord Cutters News.
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