A Classic Jackie Chan Movie (& 30 Other Titles) Are Now Free To Watch On YouTube

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Summary

  • Warner Bros. uploaded 31 films on Youtube since 2025, allowing free viewing with ads or ad-free for Premium subscribers.
  • The random film selection includes hits like Mr. Nice Guy, aiming to increase access and potentially recover revenue.
  • Warner Bros.’ move on Youtube may set a trend for production companies to distribute less marketable titles easier.

Amid a time when numerous streaming services have become obstacles in finding old movies, Warner Bros. has taken an unconventional step by posting over 30 feature films on YouTube. Starting from 2025, this media giant has stealthily uploaded these films, ranging across different genres and eras, to their own YouTube channel. Here, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy them at no cost, albeit with advertisements. For those who subscribe to YouTube Premium, they can watch these movies without any interruptions.

Warner Bros. hasn’t given any reasons for this unexpected shift in character. Lately, the company has faced criticism over scrapping completed projects such as the Batgirl movie and the hybrid live-action/cartoon series Coyote v. Acme, before they could reach audiences. Some people see this action as a gesture of goodwill from the company following these contentious decisions. It’s possible that Warner Bros. is trying to enhance accessibility to its extensive library without a paywall, while simultaneously generating revenue through YouTube’s advertising system.

The variety of movies available spans from timeless cult favorites such as the 1982 movie “Deathtrap,” to less successful box-office releases like the 2000 film “Dungeons & Dragons,” and even Leonardo DiCaprio’s climate change documentary “The Eleventh Hour.” This diverse selection of films makes Warner Bros.’ choice seem all the more puzzling, as there appears to be no discernible theme unifying the collection. The most watched movie on the current lineup is the 1997 Jackie Chan film “Mr. Nice Guy,” which was a hit at the box office upon its debut and has garnered over 16 million views since it was uploaded on January 1st. This popular title remains a favorite among viewers to this day.

It’s likely that production companies will start using YouTube more like a streaming service in the future. This could be beneficial for distributing lesser-known or less marketable movies that struggle on conventional streaming platforms. Companies like Warner Bros., for instance, seem to be embracing this trend, hinting at more full-length films becoming available for free on their YouTube channel.

Here is the full selection of Warner Bros. movies currently available on Youtube:

Film Year
Mutiny on the Bounty 1962
The Wind and the Lion 1975
Oh, God! 1977
The Year of Living Dangerously 1982
Deathtrap 1982
Deal of the Century 1983
City Heat 1984
The Mission 1986
True Stories 1986
Lionheart 1987
Hot to Trot 1988
Crossing Delancey 1988
The Accidental Tourist 1988
The Bonfire of the Vanities 1990
Critters 4 1992
American Ninja V 1993
Murder in the First 1995
Waiting for Guffman 1996
Michael Collins 1996
SubUrbia 1996
Mr. Nice Guy 1997
Return of the Living Dead Part II 1998
The Big Tease 1999
Price of Glory 2000
Dungeons and Dragons 2000
The Adventures of Pluto Nash 2002
The Science of Sleep 2006
Chaos Theory 2007
The 11th Hour 2007
December Boys 2007
Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak On A Plane 2007

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2025-02-07 02:16