MGM+ review 2026

MGM+ is the rebrand of Epix, the MGM-owned premium-tier channel that has cycled through several identities over the years. At $6.99/mo it is the cheapest of the “premium” streaming services, which is largely a function of its catalog depth relative to Max, Showtime (now bundled into Paramount+), Apple TV+, and the other majors. The catalog is MGM film library, the occasional MGM+ original series, and a rotating licensing window for various theatrical titles.

In 2026 MGM+ sits in an awkward position. Amazon’s acquisition of MGM in 2022 moved many of the highest-value MGM titles (James Bond, Rocky franchise, Pink Panther, etc.) into the Amazon ecosystem, where they appear on Prime Video eventually. MGM+ retains access to much of the catalog but viewers can often find the headline MGM titles through Prime Video too, which dents the unique-value pitch. The originals slate is limited and inconsistent. For $6.99/mo it is not unreasonable, but the relevance has been declining.

We have tested MGM+ in multiple windows since the Epix rebrand, compared the catalog overlap with Prime Video, and watched the originals pipeline. Here is the current take.

Who it’s really for

MGM+ has a shrinking right-fit audience. The fit question is whether you’re specifically after the MGM film library and happy with a light originals slate.

The right fit

• MGM film catalog fans who don’t already have Prime Video.If you want the MGM back catalog and don’t subscribe to Amazon Prime, MGM+ is an alternative path at $6.99/mo. If you already have Prime Video, you likely have access to many of the same titles.
• Budget-conscious households wanting a film-heavy streamer. At $6.99/mo MGM+ is genuinely cheap. For film-first viewers on tight budgets it has a place.
• Fans of specific MGM+ originals.A handful of original series (Billy the Kid, From, Godfather of Harlem, various documentaries) have loyal audiences. If you’re specifically watching those, MGM+ is the home.
• Households picking it up via cable add-on at a promotional rate.MGM+ is frequently bundled into cable TV packages at promotional pricing. If it’s already included, use it.

The wrong fit

• Prime Video subscribers.Much of the MGM catalog is accessible through Prime Video’s rights windows post-Amazon-acquisition. Paying separately for MGM+ is often redundant.
• Premium-scripted hunters. Max, Apple TV+, and Paramount+ Premium (with Showtime) all have deeper originals slates. MGM+ cannot compete at the scripted originals level.
• Households looking for recent theatrical. MGM+ rotates theatrical titles on a licensing schedule that often includes older catalog more than new releases. The PVOD and studio-streamer paths land new films faster.
• Viewers expecting James Bond always available. Bond films rotate through various rights windows. MGM+ sometimes has them, other times Prime Video or other streamers do. Availability shifts.

Plans and pricing

MGM+ is a simple single-tier service.

• Monthly: $6.99/mo. Full ad-free catalog. Concurrent streams typically three per account.
• Annual: varies. Annual pricing has historically been offered at promotional rates but is less consistent than some competitors. Check current offers at signup.
• Amazon Prime Channel add-on: $6.99/mo via Prime Video channel add-on. Integrates into Prime Video viewing and billing.
• Cable add-on: MGM+ is available through Xfinity, Spectrum, DIRECTV, and other cable packages, frequently at promotional rates. If you already subscribe through cable, you may already have MGM+.
• Free trial: typically 7 days for new subscribers.

At $6.99/mo the service is cheap enough that price is rarely the deciding factor. The question is always whether the content is there for you.

Content library

The catalog has two sides: the MGM film library and a limited slate of MGM+ originals.

MGM film library access includes rotating availability of James Bond, Rocky, Pink Panther, RoboCop, Hobbit/Lord of the Rings (MGM holds distribution rights on some), Fargo films, and a large catalog of older theatrical titles. Availability is not always consistent, titles cycle in and out on licensing windows.

MGM+ originals: Billy the Kid (historical drama), From (horror mystery with cult following), Godfather of Harlem, American Gigolo, The Serpent Queen, Belgravia, Pennyworth (which migrated), various documentary series. The originals slate is inconsistent compared to the major streamers but has some quality titles.

Licensed content: various older theatrical films and back-catalog series rotate through MGM+ depending on licensing windows. The library does refresh but the high-value catalog overlap with Prime Video is meaningful.

The library is reasonable for $6.99/mo but does not compete with the major streamers on catalog depth or originals quality.

Streaming experience

MGM+ streams in 1080p HD for most titles with 4K on select newer originals. Apps are on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, and through Prime Video and cable provider add-on paths.

Three concurrent streams are standard. Offline downloads are supported on mobile for most of the catalog. The interface has improved since the Epix era but remains functional rather than polished.

Reader complaints focus on content rotation (titles disappearing), occasional app stability on smart TVs, and the general feeling that the catalog isn’t deep enough to justify daily returns to the app.

Vs. the competition

Prime Video

Prime Video is the dominant comparison because Amazon owns MGM. Much of the MGM catalog rotates into Prime Video via internal rights windows. For Prime subscribers, MGM+ is frequently redundant. For non-Prime households who want the MGM catalog, MGM+ at $6.99/mo is cheaper than paying for Prime ($139/yr) just for the film access.

Max, Paramount+ Premium, Apple TV+

All three are stronger on originals than MGM+. Max leads on HBO premium scripted, Paramount+ Premium bundles Showtime, Apple TV+ has a concentrated high-quality slate. MGM+ is cheaper than all three but the originals gap is significant.

Cable add-on Epix/MGM+

MGM+ (as Epix historically) is frequently bundled into cable TV packages as a premium-tier add-on at promotional pricing. If you already have cable, check whether you already get MGM+ before subscribing separately.

Verdict

MGM+ is a declining-relevance service at a fair price. At $6.99/mo it is the cheapest premium-tier streamer, but the catalog overlap with Prime Video (which many subscribers already have) and the thin originals slate compared to Max, Paramount+ Premium, and Apple TV+ make it a service many households can skip.

The practical approach: if you already have Prime Video, check whether the MGM titles you want are there before paying separately for MGM+. If you’re specifically after an MGM+ original (From has a cult audience, Billy the Kid has its fans), subscribe for that series and cancel after. If you already have MGM+ bundled into cable, use it. If you don’t, there are usually better ways to spend $6.99/mo on streaming in 2026.