Streaming platforms for movies, TV shows, anime, and more: a complete guide
Streaming platforms for movies, TV shows, anime, and more: a complete guide

Category: Tutorials | Topic: Streaming platforms, aggregators, anime, TV shows, live TV, sports, and IPTV tools
Focus: Movies, TV shows, anime, Asian dramas, archives, live TV, live sports, IPTV, Smart TVs, and Android TV
Year: 2026 | Last link check: September 14, 2026 | Author: Zoran Knežević
Source and methodology: This review starts with the current FMHY Video directory, with additional organization, categorization, and link checks completed on September 14, 2026.

The internet offers much more than Netflix, Max, Disney+, and Prime Video. There are free platforms, streaming aggregators, multi-server services, anime platforms, public film archives, live TV, sports services, and apps such as Stremio, Nuvio, and Kodi.

The services below are organized by purpose. Each entry includes a direct link and a short description of its features.

⚠️ Important note: Some independent streaming services frequently change domains or temporarily go offline, so URLs may change over time. For a safer and more comfortable experience, use a reputable ad blocker such as uBlock Origin or the Brave browser, and Secure DNS (DoH) where applicable.

Quick guide: What should you choose for your needs?

What you want to watch...Top recommendationAlternative
Hollywood movies and TV shows (4K / auto-next)Rive, Aether, CinejoyWay2Movies, 67Movies
P-Stream / movie-web interfaceP-Stream, AetherCinecat, kstream
Legal and 100% free streamingTubi, Pluto TV, PlexARTE, Filmzie, Kanopy
A centralized streaming appStremioNuvio, Kodi, Jellyfin
Anime (sub / dub / 1080p)Miruro, animepaheKickAssAnime, AnimeX
Chinese animation (donghua)Donghua4K, AnimeXinLucifer Donghua
Cartoons and retro animationWCO, B98SuperCartoons
Asian dramas (K-drama, C-drama)Dramacool, KissKHGoPlay, DramaNice
Classics, silent films, and public-domain moviesInternet Archive, WikiFlixRetroFlix, NASA+
Historical and national film archivesEuropean Film Gateway, BFI PlayerLibrary of Congress
Live TV channelsPluto TV, Xumo Play, Squid TVCXtv, TVAtlas
Live sports and match streamsStreamed, DaddyLive, StreamSports99LiveTV, Sportsurge
IPTV apps (Android TV and desktop)TiviMate, OwnTVIPTVnator, ynoTV
Smart TV / Android TV modificationsSmartTube, ProjectivyTizenTube, webOS Homebrew

Streaming aggregators: Movies, TV shows, and anime

These services index and combine content from multiple web players and video hosts, with modern interfaces similar to official streaming platforms.

P-Stream and movie-web forks

These services use modern movie-web and P-Stream interfaces and often check multiple sources in the background to provide a stable, clean stream.

Dedicated-server streaming

These services generally focus on one primary player and stable video servers.

Multi-server streaming

These services let users choose from several players and video sources if one is temporarily unavailable.

Additional and backup streaming services

This group includes alternative portals and backup options that can help when primary services are overloaded.

Free official streaming services

These services operate legally, usually through advertising (the FAST model) or institutional access through public libraries.

  • JustWatch: Search tool that shows which service offers a movie or TV show in your country.
  • Tubi: Free, ad-supported movies and TV content.
  • Plex: Free movies, TV shows, and live TV, alongside the familiar Plex media server ecosystem.
  • Pluto TV: Free FAST channels, movies, and TV shows.
  • PopcornFlix: Free movies and TV content.
  • Prime Video Free: Selected free Amazon video content, depending on region.
  • The Roku Channel: Free movies, TV, and FAST channels.
  • DarkRoom: Film streaming service with registration.
  • Fawesome: Free movies and TV.
  • Sling Freestream: Free Sling content and live channels.
  • Fandango at Home: Movies and TV shows, including free content.
  • Shout! TV: Cult movies, classic TV shows, and television content.
  • Kanopy: Movies, documentaries, and educational content through partner libraries.
  • Hoopla: Digital movies and other content through libraries.
  • Found TV: Specializes in found-footage movies.
  • BYUtv: Family-friendly TV content.
  • 7plus: Australian TV and streaming service.
  • Playary: Free movies and other digital content.
  • Filmzie: Free movies and independent productions.
  • ARTE: An excellent European service for movies, documentaries, culture, and music.
  • BBC iPlayer: BBC movies, TV shows, programs, and live channels. Region-restricted.
  • FlixHouse: Independent movies.
  • Cineverse: Free movies, TV shows, and genre channels.

Video platforms

Especially useful for old, rare, short, regional, and documentary films.

  • YouTube: The world's largest video platform.
  • Dailymotion: Long-running video platform with European content.
  • BiliBili: A major Asian video community.
  • BiliBili TV: International version of BiliBili with subtitles.
  • Nico Nico: Iconic Japanese video platform with dynamic comments.
  • VK Video: Large Russian video platform with a wide selection of movies.
  • OK.ru Video: A useful source for retro and archival films.
  • PeerTube: Decentralized, open video network.
  • RuTube: Russian video service with TV and movie programming.
  • Videa: Regional platform with a large movie collection.
  • Naver TV: South Korean video service.
  • Odysee: Decentralized video platform.
  • Rumble: Independent video platform.
  • DeafVideo: Video content for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.

Streaming apps

Dedicated apps bring a home theater experience to TVs, computers, and phones:

  • Stremio: One interface for catalogs and add-ons across multiple platforms.
  • Nuvio: A modern streaming hub with support for parts of the Stremio ecosystem.
  • PlayTorrio: Streaming app. (Alternative: playtorrio.pages.dev)
  • Vyla Home: Streaming app for home media players.
  • mov-cli: Stream directly from the command line.
  • Kodi: One of the best-known open-source media centers.
  • Jellyfin: Open-source media server for your own movie and TV collection.
  • Plex: Media server and commercial streaming ecosystem.

Anime streaming

Anime indexes and guides

  • Wotaku: A large anime and manga index and guide.
  • The Index: Directory of anime services and tools.
  • EverythingMoe: A large anime and manga directory.

Anime services

Donghua: Chinese animation

Chinese animated series in 2D and 3D are growing rapidly:

  • AnimeXin: A leading site for new donghua episodes with subtitles.
  • Lucifer Donghua: Portal specializing in Chinese animated series.
  • LMANIME: Donghua and Asian animation.
  • CKSub / Donghua4K: Focused on 4K and Full HD donghua releases.
  • MyAnime: Asian and Chinese animation catalog.
  • AnimeKhor: Fast subtitles and episodes for popular series.
  • Crimson Subs: Fansub community focused on donghua translations.

Cartoons

TV shows and programs

  • Best Series: Focused on TV shows and new episodes.
  • NOXX: Clean TV interface with auto-next.
  • AZ Series: Large TV catalog.
  • HISTORY: Documentaries and series from the History channel.
  • Adult Swim: Official streams of cult animated shows.
  • DisneyNOW: Disney channel programming and episodes.
  • SFBTV: Archival TV content from San Francisco.
  • HDclump: Documentaries, cooking, and gardening shows.
  • BrokenSilenze: Reality TV content and shows.
  • The Silent Library: Japanese game shows with subtitles.
  • MyRM: Full Running Man episodes with subtitles.
  • TWC Classics: Archival Weather Channel footage and music from the 1980s and 1990s.

Asian dramas

Classics and public-domain movies

Film archives

Live TV: Television over the internet

In addition to conventional streaming services, web platforms bring together TV channels from different countries. Some are directories, some have their own web player, and others combine television with sports streams.

  • TV Channel Lists (TVCL): Large directory of TV channels. Most useful for finding channel names and availability information.
  • NTV: TV and sports aggregator. (Alternative: ntvs.cx)
  • StreamSports99: Live TV and sports content.
  • DaddyLive TV: Live TV and sports channels. (Alternative: daddylive.pk)
  • Famelack: TV and sports channels presented on an interactive world map.
  • EasyWebTV: Web interface for TV channels and IPTV streams.
  • IPTV Web: Web IPTV player and TV interface.
  • SportsBite TV: TV and sports streams.
  • TitanTV: TV guide and broadcast schedule. Useful for checking what is on now or coming up on a particular channel.
  • kool.to: European TV and sports channels.
  • huhu.to: Alternative TV streaming service.
  • vavoo.to: TV and sports channels.
  • oha.to: Another European TV alternative.
  • Live24: Live TV and sports.
  • 1Tube: TV, sports, and other video content.
  • zlive: TV and sports streams.
  • TVNow: Live television and sports.
  • Xumo Play: Official free FAST streaming service with linear TV channels and on-demand content. Availability depends on region.
  • DamiTV: TV and sports aggregator.
  • 90minutes: TV and sports content, with a focus on soccer.
  • Pluto TV: Official FAST service with a large selection of free linear channels.
  • FreeTVGarden: TV channels organized on a visual world map.
  • Watchott Live: Live TV and sports web interface.
  • HOOFOOT Live: Sports and TV content.
  • xyzstreams: Live TV and sports.
  • OpStream Live: Offers live TV and sports alongside movies and TV shows.
  • TV Explorer: Web interface for exploring and watching TV channels.
  • TV247US: TV and sports channels.
  • Heartive: TV and sports streaming.
  • CXtv: Large international directory of live TV channels.
  • WatchTVs: Web TV platform.
  • Rive: Offers TV and sports sources alongside movies and TV shows. (Alternative: rivestream.ru)
  • Zerostream: Simple TV streaming frontend.
  • Vegeta TV: Movies, TV shows, anime, television, and sports in one interface.
  • Global Free TV: Directory of free TV channels.
  • vipotv: TV and sports channels.
  • Squid TV: Long-running directory of publicly available TV channels from many countries.
  • TVAtlas: Interactive catalog of television channels.
  • AwardStreams: Specializes in award show streams.
  • Puffer: Stanford research project for watching television in the San Francisco area. An account is required.

Unusual and community live channels

In addition to conventional TV channels, some services feel more like old-fashioned television: tune in and watch whatever is currently on.

  • cytube: Community video rooms and synchronized viewing.
  • Vaughn Live: Live streaming platform with many user channels.
  • React.tv: Community live streams.
  • psp-tv: Various continuous video streams.
  • Baked.live: Community and themed streams.
  • Channel 99: Experimental linear online TV concept.
  • EXP TV: Continuous broadcasts of rare, obscure, experimental, and vintage video.
  • YTCH: Turns YouTube content into an experience similar to a conventional TV channel.
  • Channel Surfer: Randomly switches between internet "channels," like classic TV channel surfing.
  • FreeTVz: Custom internet TV channels.
  • TV.Jest: Live news channels.
  • WorldNews24: World news channels in one place.
  • SHOWROOM: Japanese live platform for performances, artists, and other streams.
  • Koryo TV: Streaming North Korean television.
  • KCNA Watch: North Korean media monitoring and TV content.

Live sports: Match and sporting event streams

This is the largest remaining category. Unlike regular television, these services are organized around matches and events scheduled for that day.

Sports by category

If you are looking for one particular sport, specialized services may be more convenient.

  • MMA and wrestling: Baked.live: MMA and wrestling alongside other community streams.
  • Soccer: Guide TV: Soccer events and streams.
  • Basketball: NBA Monster: Basketball stream aggregator.
  • Hockey: OnHockey: Specialized hockey aggregator.
  • Motorsport:
  • Motorcycle racing: NontonGP: MotoGP and other motorcycle events.
  • Rugby: r/rugbystreams: Reddit community for rugby streams and information.
  • Snooker: Live Snooker Guide: Community guide to live snooker sources.
  • Cycling: Tiz-Cycling: Live cycling races and archival content.

Sports recordings and replays

If you would rather not watch a match or race live, a separate ecosystem of services offers full recordings, replays, and highlights.

Multiple sports

Basketball

Soccer

NFL / American football

Baseball

NASCAR and motorsport

Wrestling, MMA, and boxing

Rugby

IPTV tools

IPTV is more than an app for watching television. There are many tools for editing M3U lists and EPG data, checking broken channels, generating playlists, and managing DVRs:

  • Awesome IPTV: One of the largest public directories of IPTV projects. Includes players, EPG tools, libraries, servers, and other resources.
  • IPTV Surf: Guide and collection of IPTV tools.
  • M3Unator: A useful tool that can create an M3U or M3U8 playlist from public web directories. Supports recursive scanning, grouping, and various media formats.
  • PlaylistEditorTV: IPTV playlist editor available through the Codeberg ecosystem.
  • NextPVR: Media center and DVR that can work with M3U IPTV sources, tuners, and EPG data.
  • TMDB-To-VOD Playlist: Playlist generator with TMDB metadata and support for different media sources.
  • IPTV Community: Forum dedicated to IPTV technology.
  • Cabernet: IPTV proxy and manager that can integrate different sources with DVR and media server software.
  • SipTV Converter: Simple tools for converting IPTV playlists.
  • M3U4U: Web editor for M3U lists, groups, channels, and EPG.
  • N_m3u8DL-RE: Advanced tool for working with HLS, DASH, and other streaming manifests. (GUI version: N_m3u8DL_RE_GUI)
  • IPTV Check: Checks entries in an M3U list and separates active URLs from inactive ones.

IPTV players

If you already have your own M3U, Xtream, or IPTV list, you need a dedicated player:

  • ynoTV: Modern open-source IPTV player for Windows with integrations for the Stremio and Nuvio ecosystem.
  • IPTVnator: Cross-platform IPTV player with M3U and EPG support.
  • Open TV: Fast open-source IPTV player for multiple desktop platforms.
  • LivePush: Web IPTV player that can open a stream directly in the browser.
  • IPTVPlayer.stream: Simple online IPTV player.
  • M3U IPTV: Web player for M3U and IPTV lists.
  • IPTV Player: Another browser-based IPTV player.

Smart TV: Samsung, LG, Roku, and Apple TV

Today's Smart TV ecosystem offers far more than the factory app store:

  • Jellyfin Smart TV Clients: Overview of available Jellyfin clients for TVs and other devices.
  • TizenTube: Alternative YouTube client for Samsung Tizen TVs and other TV platforms.
  • TizenBrew: Homebrew system for Samsung Tizen devices that can run additional web apps and modules.
  • webOS Homebrew: Main homebrew environment for LG webOS TVs. It enables community apps and features not available in the factory LG Store.
  • Nuvio: Streaming app also available in the TV ecosystem.
  • Stremio: One of the best-known media hubs, with support for many devices.
  • WuPlay: Streaming app focused on Android TV.
  • RealStream: Streaming app with a modern TV interface.
  • Samsung TV Plus: Samsung's official FAST service with free TV channels.
  • Jellyfin Tizen: Official and community Jellyfin client for Samsung Tizen TVs.
  • Kodi: Complete media center for local content, network folders, media servers, IPTV, and add-ons.

Smart TV tools

  • YTCast: Send YouTube videos to a compatible Smart TV from the command line.
  • iSponsorBlockTV: SponsorBlock client for YouTube TV apps.
  • Playlet: Alternative YouTube client for Roku.
  • SmartTwitchTV: Alternative Twitch client built for TV devices.
  • Go2TV: Open-source tool for casting local and online media files to a Smart TV or Chromecast.
  • FCast: Open-source alternative to closed casting protocols. Supports video, audio, images, HLS, DASH, and screen mirroring.
  • smart-tv-telegram: Send and play Telegram media on a Smart TV.
  • ChanSort: Useful tool for editing channel lists on Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, Sharp, Toshiba, and other TVs.

Apple TV tools

  • Luna: Open-source modular media player for iOS, tvOS, and macOS. Supports TMDB, Jellyfin, Emby, Trakt, AniList, Chromecast, AirPlay, and external players.
  • Apps2Samsung: Despite the name suggesting Samsung, this is a useful Tizen tool for easier installation of .wgt apps on Samsung devices. (Community packages: tizen-community-packages)
  • MuTube: Alternative Apple TV YouTube client with additional ad controls and SponsorBlock support.
  • Unwatched: Alternative YouTube interface for the Apple ecosystem, including Apple TV.
  • Yattee: Privacy-focused YouTube and video player for iOS, tvOS, and macOS.
  • Blackb0x: Tool for older Apple TV 2 and 3 devices.
  • ATVLoadly: Sideload IPA apps on Apple TV.

Android TV and Fire TV / Firestick

Android TV is the most open TV ecosystem because it supports APK apps, alternative launchers, media servers, IPTV, and many open-source projects:

Streaming apps for Android TV

  • NuvioTV: Official Android TV version of the Nuvio app. (Nuvio Sync: nuviosync.com)
  • CloudStream: Open-source Android streaming app with a powerful extension system.
  • ARVIO: Open-source media hub for Android TV with support for media servers, Stremio add-ons, and IPTV.
  • StrexoPlayer: Neutral video player designed primarily for TV interfaces and synchronized viewing.
  • Syncler: Android TV media and streaming app with a provider system.
  • Hayase: Streaming app focused on anime and torrent-based media sources.
  • Sozo: Anime streaming app.
  • aDrama: Streaming app for Asian dramas.

IPTV for Android TV

  • TiviMate: One of the most popular and polished IPTV players for Android TV. Its interface resembles a cable or satellite EPG and works well with a remote control.
  • OwnTV: Open-source native Android TV IPTV player. Supports M3U, Xtream, Stalker portals, EPG, Catch-up, user profiles, downloads, ExoPlayer, and mpv.

YouTube and Twitch apps for Android TV

  • SmartTube (official site: smarttubeapp.github.io): Leading alternative YouTube client for Android TV and Fire TV, without ads and with built-in SponsorBlock.
  • S0undTV: Alternative Twitch player for Android TV.
  • SmartTVKick: Alternative Kick.com client for Fire TV and Android TV, designed for large screens.

Media players for Android TV

  • mpvNova: Android TV-first version of the mpv player with a TV-focused interface.
  • Nova Video Player: Popular open-source video player optimized for Android TV, with automatic downloading of artwork and subtitles.
  • Serenity Android: TV client for the Emby media server.

Android TV utility apps

  • Downloader: Best-known Fire TV and Android TV app for opening URLs and downloading APK files directly to the device.
  • Flicky: TV-friendly F-Droid client for installing open-source apps.
  • Android TV Optimizer: Tool for optimizing Android TV devices, especially Nvidia Shield systems.
  • APKUpdater: Open-source app that automatically checks for new versions of installed APK apps.

Alternative Android TV launchers

The default Android TV and Google TV home screen often shows recommendations and promotional content. An alternative launcher provides a clean, fast TV interface:

  • Projectivy Launcher: One of the most popular alternative Android TV launchers. Minimalist, very fast, remote-friendly, and fully customizable.
  • AT4K Launcher: Alternative launcher designed specifically for Android TV.
  • Leanback on Fire: Google Leanback-style launcher adapted for Fire TV devices.
  • AerialViews: Advanced screensaver for Android TV, Google TV, Nvidia Shield, and Fire TV, inspired by the well-known Apple TV video screensavers.

What should you choose? A conclusion

There is no single streaming service or app that is best for everyone. The FMHY Video ecosystem offers options for different needs, devices, and formats:

Independent streaming sites often change domains. Treat this list as a living guide that should be reviewed and updated periodically.

Practical tips for safer streaming

Keep a few basic digital-safety practices in mind when using independent streaming sites:

  • Use an ad blocker: Never visit independent video sites without an active ad blocker such as uBlock Origin, or a browser with built-in ad blocking such as Brave. Advertising networks on these sites may serve deceptive pop-ups and fake download buttons.
  • Never download .EXE or .APK files from streaming sites: Legitimate web streaming should not require you to install a random EXE or APK described as a "codec" or "player update." If a site asks you to do this to play a video, it is likely a scam or malware.
  • Set up secure DNS: Enabling Secure DNS (DNS-over-HTTPS) in your browser, for example with Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 or Google 8.8.8.8, may help when the problem is limited to DNS resolution by your internet provider. It will not bypass every type of network block, such as IP or SNI filtering.
  • Save backup domains: Independent services sometimes change domains or shut down under pressure from copyright holders, so keep a note of the alternative domains listed in this guide.