Free Streaming for Film Lovers and Creators

Cineplex is a streaming platform for films and TV shows. Watch free with ads in your browser at app.cineplex.media or on our Roku channel — or subscribe on Roku to go ad-free everywhere, including the web. Independent creators upload their work and earn money through our advertising program.

Creator Sign-Up

What Is Cineplex?

Cineplex is a streaming service built around a simple choice. Watch for free with a limited number of ads during playback — advertising revenue is what keeps the free tier free — or subscribe through our Roku channel to watch ad-free on both Roku and the web. Either way you get the full catalog: no tiers hiding the good stuff — if it's on Cineplex, you can watch it.

Our catalog is built around films and TV shows, with a particular focus on independent work. Big subscription platforms are crowded and hard to break into, which leaves many talented filmmakers without a realistic path to an audience. Cineplex exists to change that: creators can upload their films, shorts, and series directly to the platform and reach viewers without needing a distribution deal.

Creators don't just get an audience — they get paid. Through our ad program, the people who make the content share in the advertising revenue their work generates. Viewers get free entertainment, creators get a fair way to monetize, and advertisers reach an engaged audience. That's the model, and it only works when all three sides get real value.

How It Works

For Viewers

  1. Sign up for free. Create an account with just your name and email address. Watching with ads is free — no payment details needed.
  2. Browse the catalog. Explore films and TV shows across genres, including independent titles you won't find on the big subscription services.
  3. Press play. Streaming works right in your browser — no downloads or installs needed. Short ad breaks during playback are what keep the free tier free.
  4. Watch as much as you like. There are no viewing limits, and every title is available to every viewer. Prefer no ads? Subscribe through our Roku channel and watch ad-free on both Roku and the web.

For Creators

  1. Create a creator account. Sign up for the beta and tell us about your work. During beta we onboard creators gradually, so we can support each one properly.
  2. Upload your content. Add your films, shorts, or series episodes along with titles, descriptions, and artwork so viewers can find them.
  3. Join the ad program. Once your content is live, ads shown during playback generate revenue, and you receive a share of what your titles earn.
  4. Grow your audience. Track how your work performs and keep publishing — the more people watch, the more you earn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — watching with ads is free on the web and on our Roku channel, and advertising covers the cost of the free tier. If you would rather skip the ads, you can subscribe through our Roku channel, and your subscription removes ads on Roku and on the web.

Cineplex streams films and TV shows across a range of genres, with a strong focus on independent work uploaded directly by creators. The catalog grows as new creators join the platform, so expect the selection to expand over time. Every title is either uploaded by its creator or licensed for distribution — see our Copyright & DMCA policy.

The platform is live — you can watch on the web and on Roku today. What's still in beta is our creator onboarding: we bring new creators onto the platform gradually so we can support each one properly. If you're a creator, sign up below and we will notify you as soon as your onboarding slot is ready.

Creators who upload content to Cineplex can join our ad program. Ads shown while viewers watch your titles generate revenue, and you receive a share of what your content earns. The more your work is watched, the more you make — there are no upfront fees to participate.

Cineplex runs in your web browser at app.cineplex.media, so it works on any device with a modern browser — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — with nothing to download or install. Cineplex is also available as a channel on Roku devices and Roku TVs.

Email us at info@cineplex.media with any question — account issues, creator onboarding, or general feedback. You can also check the Help page for answers to common questions.

Creator Sign-Up & Updates

We onboard new creators gradually so we can support each one properly. After you sign up, you will receive an email confirming your place on the list, and we will notify you as soon as your onboarding slot is ready. Viewers can also sign up here to get product updates as the catalog grows.