Microsoft Unexpectedly Closes Its Film Store Without Notice

Microsoft has unexpectedly closed its Movies Store, halting purchases and rentals of films and TV shows across Windows and Xbox platforms.

Users retain access to previously purchased content through the Movies & TV app on Windows and Xbox consoles, with options to download content up to HD resolution.

The platform, initially launched in 2006 as part of Zune and later renamed Xbox Video and Movies & TV, competed with digital media stores like Apple, Amazon, and Google.