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In the media world, YouTube remains one of the fastest-growing media companies. In 2024, YouTube generated $54.2 billion in revenue, the second-most for a media company besides Disney. That number will only grow as Gen Z favors content creators over streaming television shows.
Speaking of streaming, YouTube has a section dedicated to free movies. These programs are not C-level movies or direct-to-video projects. Some of these movies are critically acclaimed Oscar winners and box office juggernauts. Keep scrolling to see some of our selections for this month.
Looking for more stuff you can watch for free? Check out our guides to the best free shows on YouTube and the best sites for watching free movies online. If you’re willing to pay, read these guides on the best new movies to stream and the best movies on Netflix.
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The best sci-fi movies on Hulu right now
Sci-fi fans, is it fair for Hulu to take away all of the Alien and Predator movies for a few months and then trot them back out as if they’re fresh additions to the library? Those films should have permanent places among the best sci-fi movies on Hulu, rather than seasonal passes.
Before we eventually readmit some of those films to this roundup, we’re throwing the spotlight on a new arrival called O’Dessa, starring Sadie Sink, who was recently cast in the next Spider-Man film. Our other pick for the month is The Prestige, which does veer into science fiction territory in a uniquely entertaining way. You can find these films and the rest of the best sci-fi movies on Hulu below.
If you’re curious about what’s available in science fiction on other streaming services, we also have guides for the best sci-fi movies on Netflix, as well as the best sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video. For more options, check out guides for the best new movies to stream and the best movies on Hulu.
If you’re looking for more films to watch, remember that Hulu is part of the Disney Bundle. That includes the basic Hulu subscription (with ads), Disney+, and ESPN+, all for just $17 a month. That’s a great deal, and you don’t even have to travel to the future for it.
The best British TV shows on Netflix
When it comes to the best British TV shows on Netflix, they will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Oftentimes, these shows rise up the ranks for the streamer, becoming among the most popular and watched. In March, for example, the Jack Thorne series Adolescence started gaining a lot of attention and leading to conversation, with viewers dissecting the heart-wrenching, gripping, eye-opening story about kids, mental health, and social media. Black Mirror returns in April, too, and fans have been waiting a long time to see the new set of anthology episodes featuring a high-profile cast and the show’s first-ever sequel.
Bottom line: the best British shows on Netflix sometimes count among the best shows on Netflix, period. When it comes to which ones are worth checking out, we have you covered with this curated list.
Need more recommendations? Then check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, best shows on Hulu, best shows on Amazon Prime Video, the best shows on Max, and best shows on Disney+.
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10 best true crime shows on Netflix right now (March 2025)
Why do we have such an obsession with true crime? There’s no denying the genre is captivating, drawing you right into the real-life stories of murders, kidnappings, strange disappearances, financial crimes, and cults. Netflix is one of the best streamers for true crime series because a new one launches seemingly every month. Some of the best true crime shows on Netflix right now also happen to be the most disturbing. They aren’t always for the faint of heart. You’ll be dying to talk about these jaw-dropping stories with others after hearing these awful and gruesome stories.
If you’re trying to decide which ones are worth watching, we have you covered. But be ready to deal with the intense emotions each of these true crime series will evoke. Friends, family members, and even passionate online forums will be sought out to learn what everyone else thinks.
Need more recommendations? Then check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, best shows on Hulu, best shows on Amazon Prime Video, the best shows on Max, and the best shows on Disney+.
Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter (2024)