The offer of
series and movie platforms via streaming
adds more and more options for the millions of Argentine users.
Each of these services is characterized by offering
original content
, including various local productions, and with
prices
for all types of audiences.
The already well-known Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Cablevisión Flow and Disney+ have recently been joined by HBO Max, Star+, Paramount+, Apple TV+ and Lionsgate+.
In parallel, several cable television providers -
Flow, DirecTV and Telecentro
- decided to include in their basic service options that have not only Netflix or Amazon Prime Video as protagonists, but also Paramount+ or Universal+ as
additional services, free of charge
.
The proposal was even extended to other platforms, such as Mercado Libre, which by the mere fact of subscribing to user level 6 has
the digital content of Disney+ and Star+ incorporated
.
On the other hand, the Mickey Mouse company recently added the Lionsgate+ signal to its traditional pack.
Next, what the
main streaming platforms
in Argentina offer and their
price
.
Max
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The service that replaces the well-known
HBO Max will combine current
HBO
programming and
Discovery +
content
to create a viewing experience that aims to satisfy all types of audiences.
The service will offer regularly updated content with an average of more than 40 new titles and seasons every month.
With a library that includes the
DC Universe and Harry Potter
, plus the biggest hit movies, original series, and fan-favorite genres like true crime, reality, food, and comedy—all in one place.
New titles coming soon to the platform will be led by the
Harry Potter series
, which presents a faithful adaptation of the original books by JK Rowling;
a spin-off comedy series of
The Big Bang Theory
;
the "Game of Thrones"
prequel
, HBO Original, called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight and many more.
Although the official presentation of this service will be on May 23 in the United States,
it is expected that it will be available in Argentina in the coming months
.
Meanwhile, Max will feature three plans: Max Ad-Lite, Max Ad Free, and Max Ultimate Ad Free.
Each one differs in the number of screens, image resolution, and online downloads.
Prices (in the US) range from $
9.99 to $20 per month
.
lionsgate+
Available in more than 63 countries since its launch (formerly known as STARZPLAY), the
Lionsgate+
platform launched in May 2018.
The service is characterized by offering exclusive content from the prestigious film studio, without advertising, based on original series from
Starz
, the American cable signal.
Subscription to the Disney+, Star+ and LIONSGATE+ package costs
ARS 1,729/month (final)
.
Disney+
The streaming platform of the American entertainment giant
The Walt Disney Company
arrived in Argentina at the end of 2020 with a proposal that brings together all the exclusive and original content of Disney+,
Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic
, as well as local productions. depending on the country.
With an interface similar to those of Netflix or Amazon, Disney+ allows you to create up to
7 different profiles per subscription
, and that each member of the family can save their preferences to see what they want, and even include a PIN code.
To this is added
parental control
and the possibility of being able to classify the contents by age.
The Mandalorian
, which premiered its third season on Disney+,
leads the ranking of social media engagement
for the month of March.
According to data from Kantar IBOPE Media, the spinoff series that belongs to the Star Wars universe achieved the highest number of interactions and mentions on social networks.
Monthly subscription that includes Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic is
$599/month (final)
;
while the annual amounts to
5,999/year (final)
.
Star+
The general entertainment and sports
streaming service
arrived on August 31, 2021 in Latin America.
Star+
emerged as a complement to the Disney+ service, but
it can be purchased independently
for countries like Argentina.
From dramas to comedies (including all seasons of
The Simpsons
) to adult thrillers, Star+ also features exclusive original programming from the general entertainment brand.
As well as The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Television Studios, FX, 20th Century Studios, Star Original Productions, National Geographic Original Productions, among others.
However, Star+'s differential is
live sports
.
By having ESPN, a recognized brand for sports fans, broadcasts of the main soccer leagues worldwide, tennis tournaments, the NBA season and playoffs, and the UEFA Champions League are part of the regular programming.
The price to subscribe to Star + is
1,319 (final)
per month, while the value for contracting it in
combo with Disney Plus + is 1,499
.
AppleTV+
The streaming service from the company that created the iPhone offers award-winning series, dramas, comedies, revolutionary documentaries, children's entertainment and much more in Argentina.
New productions are added every month on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac or AirPlay devices.
They can also be viewed on Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, Google Chromecast, Android TVs and Smart TVs.
As for releases, the Manzanita platform incorporated the film
Ghosted
in April , a romantic action story with Chris Evans and Ana de Armas;
and the second seasons of the acclaimed series The Afterparty and Schmigadoon!.
Regarding the rate, Apple TV + offers
three months free of charge
when buying a brand device (iPhone, iPad, Macbook or Apple Watch).
You can also access a 7-day free trial.
Then
the monthly subscription is $6.99
.
The contents of the platform can be viewed on up to five screens and with the possibility of downloading them to view without a Wi-Fi connection.
Amazon Prime Video
The e-commerce giant has provided its Prime Video service since 2006. Like Disney Plus, HBO Max, and Paramount+, the e-commerce giant's movie and series platform has a trial period to use it on up to three devices
simultaneously
.
One of the latest developments in terms of the service is the incorporation of the
"group video"
option that allows you to watch the content virtually and simultaneously with friends or family.
All content on the platform is compatible with displays with 4K Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology.
The price of Amazon Prime Video is $430 per month, plus VAT taxes of 21%, COUNTRY Tax of 8%, Foreign Services Tax of 45% and Gross Receipts of 2%.
Therefore,
the final price is around $756.80
with the possibility of free trial time.
Paramount+
The streaming service operated by
Viacom CBS Streaming
offers its users the possibility of accessing a varied and complete catalog without the interruption of commercials.
Its content includes the most iconic content from Paramount Television Studios, Showtime, CBS Studios and a wide collection of movies, series and reality shows.
Users who want to register for the first time will have a free 7-day trial period.
It is also part of the Flow content proposal at a price of
571 final pesos
per month for 1 year.
Netflix
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The
world's leading streaming entertainment service
.
With a presence that exceeds 190 countries, 222 million people with paid memberships enjoy series, documentaries, movies and mobile games.
Netflix members can view all content from computers, cell phones and tablets, consoles, and Smart TVs.
They can even download content to mobile devices for offline playback, pausing and resuming a title, ad-free.
Netflix offers a variety of plans to meet your entertainment needs in exchange for a monthly subscription in pesos.
Unlike the rest of the services, the accounts that are created within the platform of the big "N" are for
people who live together in a single household
, so sharing it will generate extra charges.
The current plans are
Basic (1758 final pesos per month), Standard (2990, 24 pesos), Premium (4222.24 pesos)
.
Each offers variations in the number of simultaneous screens, video resolution, and number of downloads for offline viewing.
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