The world of streaming services is a complex web of deals and distribution rights, and it can be a challenge to keep track of where your favorite movies and shows are available. In the case of Joe Keery's 'Cold Storage', a sci-fi horror comedy that hit theaters in February, the question on many viewers' minds is: Will it be available on Amazon Prime Video for free?
The movie is currently streaming on MGM+, a premium channel that was previously known as Epix. MGM+ has been owned by Amazon since 2022, when Amazon acquired MGM. However, MGM+ is still a separate streaming service from Amazon's Prime Video. The film was distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, which has had an output deal with MGM+ since 2009, and this deal appears to still be in effect.
So, why isn't 'Cold Storage' available on Prime Video for free? Well, it's a matter of distribution rights and exclusivity agreements. While many Samuel Goldwyn Films movies are streaming on Prime Video, not all of them have done so. In the case of 'Red Sonja', another Samuel Goldwyn Films movie, it took about four-and-a-half months after its theatrical release to become available on Prime Video for free.
Given that it's already been five months since 'Cold Storage' opened in theaters, it's uncertain if it will ever come to Prime Video for free. The future of 'Cold Storage' on Prime Video remains a mystery, and viewers will have to wait and see if it becomes available on the platform.
For now, the best option for watching 'Cold Storage' is to stream it on MGM+, where it's currently available for free with a subscription. Alternatively, you can buy or rent the movie on digital platforms, with prices varying depending on the platform. But if you're a fan of Joe Keery and 'Stranger Things', you might want to give 'Cold Storage' a watch, even if it's not free on Prime Video just yet.
In my opinion, the streaming landscape is a fascinating arena, and the complex web of distribution rights and exclusivity agreements can be a challenge to navigate. It's a reminder that the availability of content can vary greatly depending on the platform and the agreements in place. As an audience, we often take for granted the ease of access to movies and shows, but behind the scenes, there's a lot of work and negotiation going on to make it all possible.
