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Internet retail giant Amazon has confirmed that its modestly popular ad-supported Freevee service, which has been running for around 5 years and is described on app stores (Android/iOS) as being a “premium free streaming service“, is set to be completely shut down in August 2025.
Doubts began to be cast over the future of the service earlier last year, after Amazon somewhat controversially introduced an ad-supported tier for their paid ‘Prime’ video streaming service, which appeared to conflict with the focus of Freevee. The plan to close it was then confirmed in November 2024, albeit without a solid date being given.
Since then, a growing amount of Freevee’s content has been gradually returned to Prime (a lot of it first premiered on Prime before later being moved to Freevee) and that process will complete once the old service is finally discontinued next month.
People who use the Freevee app are now being presented with the following statement: “Prime Video is the new exclusive home for Freevee TV shows, movies and live TV. The Freevee app will be accessible until August 2025. Continue watching your favorite free originals and our library of hit movies, shows, and live TV on Prime Video for free, no subscription needed.”