What devices can I watch Peacock on?

<p>Peacock is compatible with a wide selection of smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles, including:</p><ul><li>Amazon Fire Cube, Stick, TV</li><li>Android phones, tablets</li><li>Android TV</li><li>Apple TV (4th gen)</li><li>Apple TV 4K</li><li>Chromecast, Chromecast with Google TV</li><li>Echo Show</li><li>iPhone, iPad</li><li>L.G. TVs (select models)</li><li>Nintendo Switch</li><li>NVIDIA SHIELD Pro TV</li><li>PC, Mac web browsers</li><li>PlayStation 4, 5</li><li>Roku Ultra, Express, Premiere, Stick, TV</li><li>Samsung TVs (select models)</li><li>TiVo Stream</li><li>Wii</li><li>Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X</li><li>Xfinity Flex, X1</li></ul>

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Pranav Venkatesh

Apr 07, 2026 09:36-04:00

Where to watch Universal Movies channel April 2026? Live stream TV providers, subscription plans and costs

Everything you need to know about where to live stream the Universal Movies channel, which is the best provider, what it'll cost and what subscription deals are on offer.

Best value streaming provider for Universal Movies April 2026

	Netflix (with Ads)	$6.99/mo
	Peacock Premium	$10.99/mo
	Netflix Standard (and above)	from $15.49/mo
	Peacock Premium Plus	$16.99/mo

What is coming up on Universal Movies in April 2026?

In April 2026, Universal Movies, the primary movie-focused programming hub across NBCUniversal’s linear blocks and Peacock, is headlined by the highly anticipated theatrical premiere of the romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany on April 10, starring Regina Hall and Kofi Siriboe. The month’s schedule is further bolstered by a major "Anniversary Season" event, featuring the 15th-anniversary theatrical re-release and network marathon of Bridesmaids (April 17), alongside curated weekend blocks celebrating Fast Five (15th Anniversary) and The Huntsman: Winter's War (10th Anniversary). Viewers can also expect the streaming debut of the horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on April 3, as well as the 4K restoration premiere of Meet the Fockers on April 14. Meanwhile, the network's "Spring Break" lineup features family-friendly favorites like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Kung Fu Panda 4, paralleling the theatrical excitement for the upcoming Michael (the Michael Jackson biopic) arriving in late April. Rounding out the slate is a focus on Earth Month with natural-history-inspired titles and the Peacock premiere of the series The Miniature Wife on April 9.

What is the Universal Movies channel?

Universal Movies is a pay television network specializing in movies and television series in the thriller, drama, comedy, horror and crime genres. Owned by NBC Universal, its library includes original movies produced by Universal Studios and also some acquired content.

Where can I watch it for free?

You can access the Universal Movies channel through Pluto TV.

Universal movies in general are also available through Peacock because they are owned by NBCUniversal.

Removed from Fubo

Fubo did provide this channel but since their renewal deal didn't happen at the end of 2025, it has been removed.

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How much does it cost?

Universal Movies is available on all the packages of Fubo.

Provider	First month	Monthly cost
Peacock	n/a	From $7.99

If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming Universal Movies content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

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Frequently asked questions

Peacock is compatible with a wide selection of smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles, including:

Amazon Fire Cube, Stick, TV
Android phones, tablets
Android TV
Apple TV (4th gen)
Apple TV 4K
Chromecast, Chromecast with Google TV
Echo Show
iPhone, iPad
L.G. TVs (select models)
Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA SHIELD Pro TV
PC, Mac web browsers
PlayStation 4, 5
Roku Ultra, Express, Premiere, Stick, TV
Samsung TVs (select models)
TiVo Stream
Wii
Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Xfinity Flex, X1

No. Peacock has on-demand content but no DVR storage.

Like most other streaming services, Peacock has an app available to download onto compatible devices, over the web, and through your device's app store.

Peacock stopped doing their free tier at the start of 2023. Now, a paid subscription is now the only way to watch.

Peacock is not included in either an Amazon Prime or Netflix subscription. However, you can access Peacock easily through Amazon and also get a week's free trial if you have an active subscription.

No, Peacock doesn't currently run a free trial directly, but you can get a seven-day free trial through Amazon Prime Video, providing you have a subscription.

Back in 2011, telecommunications company Comcast purchased NBCUniversal, meaning they then owned it in its entirety.

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