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Popcorn Time is a streaming service that was often referred to as the “Netflix for Pirates” when it first emerged. The app launched more than seven years ago and Netflix was the main streaming product out there, but many people still resorted to piracy. Perhaps Netflix wasn’t available in their country or they were not willing to subscribe. Netflix has expanded significantly since then, reaching virtually every possible market. Subscriber counts went up and each new paying customer brought on several more Netflix content consumers, as Netflix accounts are routinely shared between family and friends. The cost of the service went up as well, while Netflix dumped billions into creating original shows and movies to keep subscribers happy.
Everyone else in the business has launched a Netflix alternative in the past few years. Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and Peacock are just some examples of Netflix alternatives. Despite all that, Popcorn Time continued to thrive. The Netflix for Pirates saw plenty of changes over the years, facing tough opposition from copyright owners looking to block access. Most recently, a major Popcorn Time fork went down just weeks ago in what appeared to be a big victory for movie studios. But the streaming service isn’t ready to die just yet, and it’s expected to resurface soon.
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‘Netflix for Pirates’ is coming back after being forced offline originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 27 Apr 2021 at 14:44:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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