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Google Play Search Adds ‘Where to Watch’ Card for Movies and TV

The rolling update prioritizes quick app installs over pricing or subscription details.

Overview

  • Google says the feature is rolling out now, though many users and reviewers have not yet seen it live.
  • Searching a title in the Play Store surfaces a card listing apps where it can be streamed, rented, or purchased, with prompts to install services not already on the device.
  • In Google’s example for The Last of Us, the card shows HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Prime Video as destinations.
  • The card omits rental and purchase prices, subscription fees, ratings, and filters for services a user already subscribes to, making it less comprehensive than aggregators like JustWatch.
  • Some listed options may require add-on channels or specific plan tiers, so availability shown in the card might entail extra subscriptions on those platforms.