Amazon has officially shut down Freevee as of Wednesday, September 3, absorbing the free, ad-supported service into Prime Video. The move comes after months of preparation and signals a major shift in Amazon’s streaming strategy.
Why Amazon Ended Freevee
The decision to retire Freevee was made to simplify the viewing experience. Instead of juggling two separate platforms, Amazon now offers everything within Prime Video.
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All Freevee content remains available — including hit shows like Jury Duty and Bosch: Legacy.
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Programs are still free to watch with ads, even without a Prime subscription.
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Prime members will notice no change in access to content.
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A dedicated “Watch for Free” section now highlights ad-supported titles for non-subscribers.
What Happens to Freevee Users?
Anyone trying to use the Freevee app is now redirected to a page to download Prime Video. This is where all Freevee programming now lives. Amazon wants both members and non-members to have one destination for streaming — making it easier to manage content and accounts.
Freevee started in 2019 as part of the IMDb TV brand, offering free, ad-supported streaming of TV shows, movies, and original programming. At its peak, the service had around 65 million monthly users.
Despite its growth, Amazon decided to phase out Freevee in order to consolidate streaming under one platform. This approach gives users a single app for both subscription and free content.
What Content Is Still Available?
While Freevee as a standalone app is gone, its original programming remains part of Prime Video. Viewers can still enjoy:
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The Emmy-nominated comedy reality series “Jury Duty”
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Judge Judy’s popular courtroom show “Judy Justice”
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The crime drama spin-off “Bosch: Legacy”
Other movies and series previously available on Freevee also continue to stream for free within Prime Video.
Amazon’s decision to shut down Freevee marks the end of an era, but for viewers, the impact is minimal. All the content remains accessible in Prime Video, whether you’re a Prime member or not. With its new “Watch for Free” section, Amazon ensures that both free and paid programming are easier to find, all in one place.
For fans of Freevee’s originals like Jury Duty, Judy Justice, and Bosch: Legacy, nothing changes — except where you press play.