Brief
Plex adds movie‑theater ticket sales via Fandango partnership
The streaming platform’s new service lets users buy theater tickets, creating a measurable path from content discovery to purchase.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Plex announced that it will sell movie‑theater tickets through a partnership with Fandango, extending its platform beyond media‑server hosting.
What happened
The service launches as Plex’s latest revenue stream, following its streaming‑rental offering, a free ad‑supported TV (FAST) service and added social‑media features. Users can now purchase tickets directly within Plex, while those who prefer only media hosting can opt out of data sharing.
What was said
"Plex aims to be the place where people can discover what to watch, regardless of where that content lives," co‑founder and chief product officer Scott Olechowski told Ars Technica. He added that the ticket‑sale feature provides "a more measurable path from discovery to purchase, helping marketers understand which campaigns are converting."
Key facts
- Plex will sell movie‑theater tickets through Fandango. (arstechnica.com)
- The move follows Plex’s launch of a streaming‑rental service and a free ad‑supported TV channel. (arstechnica.com)
- Co‑founder Scott Olechowski said the feature creates a measurable path from discovery to purchase. (arstechnica.com)
Sources
- [1] arstechnica.com — originally reported as “Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets”
