
They are also the perfect choice for introverts who appreciate a going-out experience that does not require too much social interaction. I suggest testing a few and then choosing the option that truly makes you feel like your bestie, S/O, mom (or all three!) are sprawled out on the couch right next to you.They can also be great for dates (going to the movies is an easy, stress-free option for a first date when you are first getting to know one another!) and for just hanging out with friends or family. You can really pick whichever website/plugin works best for your sitch. Um, that means DCOMs too!! Groupwatch is included in your Disney+ subscription for $6.99/month or $69.99/year. They obvs created their own version that lets you watch any title on Disney+ with your friends and family while using the app. WATCH NOW Groupwatchĭisney+ is not about to get left out of the virtual streaming experience. This service is free, or you can pay $3.49/month for premium. Mmhm, just the thought of it gives me so much peace. Watch2Gether lets you organize your videos into playlists. This one's for my super organized friends ( fellow Virgos, wya?). You can queue up video URLs so you don't even have to break up the viewing experience.
#Zoom movie night free
If you and your crew just want to stream YouTube videos for an hour, then you should try Metastream (which is free unless you choose to help support through a donation).

Okay, sometimes you just don't have the time-or mental energy-for a full-length film. TwoSeven asks for payment through Patreon, and depending on the features you want to splurge on, subscriptions range from $3/month to $20/month. Through the live video option, you can also see your boo's face as they react to the movie, which is a delightful lil feature. TwoSeven brings you together (virtually) and is accessible through a variety of services, including HBO Max and AppleTV+. TwoSeven was created by a long-distance couple who clearly get what it feels like to be separated from your ride-or-dies. Depending on your Hulu plan, you could pay anywhere from $5.99/month to $64.99/month for this.
#Zoom movie night tv
It's online-only, but you can always cast it to your TV to make the experience feel more movie theater-like. The Disney-owned service has its own version of a watch party, allowing subscribers to stream video playback with a group chat.

Hulu couldn't miss out on all the fun, duh. By the way, Scener is FREE! (Though sometimes hosts require you to pay for a ticket or you might have to shell out for a specific movie rental.) WATCH NOW Hulu Watch Party You can have a watch party with up to a million guests, which is, um, obviously probably a few more than you really need, and you can say hello to your pals via your webcam and everyone's video will play in sync. It allows you to use any streaming service you want to co-watch. Scener, which bills itself as a "virtual movie theater," is probably the most flexible option on this list. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, then you already have access to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Watch Party. To access Watch Party, you have to join Amazon Prime Video, which costs $8.99/month. Either way, it's a good option, especially if you're in a sorority or a marching band or have a super large extended family, etc. Do you even actually *like* 100 people? Yeah, me neither. You can add up to 100 (one! hundred!) people to stream content using Amazon Watch Party.

(Okay, so maybe now I get the rebranding decision.) Almost forgot to mention the best part- it's free as can be to use. It's also available to use via Hulu, HBO, and Disney+. It synchronizes the video (important so you all stay at the same pace-NO SPOILERS!) and the best part is you don't have to stream Netflix content only. (Yeah, I don't get what they're up to, either.) Using a Google Chrome extension, you can communicate in the group chat while streaming the same show/movie. Yep, it's the exact same thing as Netflix Party but without the Netflix branding. So, quick: Text the group chat and set a date and time to have a movie night-maybe even a double feature! Teleparty

The most popular option is probably Netflix Party, which recently changed its name to "Teleparty," and then there are a few other streaming services and third-party websites-all of which make streaming a movie together remotely a breeze. The good news is that there are several easy ways you can simulate watching a movie together.while apart. Then the pandemic happened, and the same activities that gave us refuge from our busy lives and breakups and whatnot became sources of danger and anxiety. My friends and I used to all pile into one person's apartment and split bottles (and bottles) of wine and stream our fave movies for the 693rd time. Anyone else miss movie nights with friends? Just me? Nah, I know you do too.
