Adieu, Vudu.
The Vudu name is being put out to pasture, 20 years after it was founded as a pioneering digital movie service. Vudu, which is part of NBCUniversal‘s Fandango movie ticketing and entertainment division, will be renamed “Fandango at Home” in the coming weeks.
Vudu first launched its service with an internet set-top box in 2007, before the company was acquired by retail giant Walmart in 2010. Then, in 2020, NBCU-owned Fandango bought Vudu from Walmart in 2020
The name-change is a reversal for Fandango, which in 2021 phased out the FandangoNowmovie and TV storefront — and replaced it withthe Vudu name. Vudu began notifying customers of the rebranding via email on Thursday (Feb. 15). In the message, it said the change to Fandango at Home would occur “in a few weeks.”
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According to Cameron Douglas, Fandango’s senior VP of OTT and streaming, the goal for the name change is to “better align our products under one brand, reinforcing Fandango as the destination for premium entertainment at home and at the theater.”
“Fandango remains committed to super-serving fans with all their entertainment needs, and we are excited about the opportunities this rebranding brings to deliver a seamless and enjoyable service to our users,” Douglas said in a statement.
In an FAQ posted on the Vudu site, Fandango says, “All your movies and TV shows from Vudu will remain in your Fandango at Home Library. Nothing in your account will change, however you will now have the option to link your Fandango and Fandango at Home logins.”
Vudu initially launched with its own set-top box that downloaded movies over the internet for local playback. In its early days, Vudu focused on delivering high-quality digital formats, including its own proprietary “HDX” format. Today, the service offers more than 200,000 titles to rent or buy, including new releases and thousands of free titles.
FAQs
Vudu Brand Is Being Killed Off and Renamed Fandango at Home
Why is Vudu now Fandango at Home? ›
This is to better align all our products under one name—and reinforce Fandango as your one destination for entertainment at home and at the theater. Vudu users will experience no disruption to their service, and their library and collection will remain unchanged.
What is the difference between Vudu and Fandango? ›
In 2010, Vudu was sold to Walmart. In 2020, Fandango Media acquired Vudu for an undisclosed amount. While initially maintaining the Vudu name due to brand recognition, Fandango Media nevertheless rebranded the service under the Fandango brand in 2024.
Is Vudu being discontinued? ›
Vudu is now Fandango at Home! Our name's changing, but your experience remains the same.
How much does Fandango at Home cost? ›
Fandango at Home also offers TV shows for purchase. Individual episodes generally range from $1.99-$2.99. Seasons typically range between $16.99 - $43.99. The rental prices are competitive with other VOD services.
What happened to my movies on Vudu? ›
All your movies and TV shows from Vudu will remain in your Fandango at Home Library. Nothing in your account will change, however you will now have the option to link your Fandango and Fandango at Home logins.
Do you have to pay for Vudu Fandango? ›
You pay for content as you go. Your credit card will be charged per transaction, so you are only paying for the content you purchase or rent. Fandango at Home keeps a summary and detailed accounting of all charges online and may be viewed there by accountholders.
Is Vudu still owned by Walmart? ›
After many years of operation under Walmart, Vudu was purchased by Fandango in 2020.
Is Fandango at Home worth it? ›
Verdict: Fandango at Home Is Worth Exploring
Fandango at Home is an easy way to purchase familiar movies and shows, plus enjoy no-cost streaming. It covers a lot of your streaming entertainment bases.
Why would you use Fandango? ›
Fandango at Home is a streaming service where you can watch all the latest movies and TV shows. Enjoy thousands of movies for free and rent or buy new releases, favorites and more in up to 4K UHD. Stream more confidently with family features that make movie night kid safe.
Fandango purchased Vudu in 2020.
It's a change that gives Vudu fans a completely new banner to visit, but rest assured, your library and movie options aren't going anywhere.
Is Vudu no longer free? ›
Vudu doesn't charge a subscription fee for using its streaming service. Instead, it offers a selection of shows and movies to rent or purchase.
Is Roku moving to Vudu? ›
Is the Vudu channel replacing the Movie and TV Store on Roku. As of November 1, 2022, the Movie and TV stores will be the Vudu channel.
Are Vudu and Fandango at Home the same? ›
Vudu, which is part of NBCUniversal's Fandango movie ticketing and entertainment division, will be renamed “Fandango at Home” in the coming weeks. The name-change is a reversal for Fandango, which in 2021 phased out the FandangoNow movie and TV storefront — and replaced it with the Vudu name.
Is Fandango now free? ›
Zero cost to setup a FandangoNOW account, buy and rent movies as you go. Stream 150,000+ movies and TV shows. No monthly subscription costs and no commitment.
Is Fandango free on Roku? ›
You can only purchase and rent in the Roku Movie and TV Stores, If you want to access Fandango at Home's free content, you will need to go to the Fandango at Home channel app on Roku.
Why does Vudu say Fandango? ›
Vudu, which is part of NBCUniversal's Fandango movie ticketing and entertainment division, will be renamed “Fandango at Home” in the coming weeks. The name-change is a reversal for Fandango, which in 2021 phased out the FandangoNow movie and TV storefront — and replaced it with the Vudu name.
Is Fandango at Home experiencing problems? ›
User reports indicate no current problems at Fandango.
Can Fandango be used on Vudu? ›
To use your gift card, visit Vudu.com and:
Select “Payment Methods” from the menu on the left hand side of the page. Select “Add new Fandango at Home/FandangoNOW gift card”. Enter card number, PIN, your billing zip code and click “Save”. Find the movie or show you'd like to purchase, rent or pre-order.
How do I merge Fandango and Fandango at Home? ›
If you currently have an account under the same email for Fandango and Fandango at Home, you will be asked to enter your Fandango Password when logging in on Fandango at Home to combine your accounts.
