{"id":2189528,"date":"2025-12-06T19:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T19:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2189528"},"modified":"2025-12-06T19:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T19:58:11","slug":"which-streaming-service-owns-your-favorite-franchise-deseret-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/which-streaming-service-owns-your-favorite-franchise-deseret-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Which streaming service owns your favorite franchise? \u2013 Deseret News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">In a world overflowing with streaming services, tracking down where fan-favorite films live can feel like a quest of its own. Rights shift, contracts expire and corporate mergers send titles bouncing between platforms. While Americans technically have access to millions of films, figuring out who owns what, and where to watch it, isn\u2019t always simple. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a guide to help find some of the biggest franchise universes in one place. <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"'Star-Wars'\" class=\"dn-article-body__h4\">\u2018Star Wars\u2019 <\/h4>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Where to stream<\/b>: Disney+<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Who owns it<\/b>: The Walt Disney Company <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away &#8230; actually, not that far. Every major \u201cStar Wars\u201d film and Disney-produced series lives on Disney+, making this one of the easiest franchises to watch in one place. The Walt Disney Company owns the rights after <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\/disney-to-acquire-lucasfilm-ltd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\/disney-to-acquire-lucasfilm-ltd\/\">purchasing the rights<\/a> from George Lucas in 2012. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Available films on Disney+:<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Original trilogy: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cA New Hope\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Empire Strikes Back\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cReturn of the Jedi\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Prequel trilogy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe Phantom Menace\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cAttack of the Clones\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cRevenge of the Sith\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Sequel Trilogy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe Force Awakens\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Last Jedi\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Standalone Films: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cRogue One\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSolo\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Special franchise series like \u201cAndor,\u201d \u201cThe Mandalorian,\u201d \u201cThe Bad Batch\u201d and \u201cStar Wars: Clone Wars,\u201d along with many more, are available on Disney+. <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"'Harry-Potter'\" class=\"dn-article-body__h4\">\u2018Harry Potter\u2019<\/h4>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Where to stream<\/b>: HBO Max (primary), Peacock (rotating rights)<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Who owns it<\/b>: Warner Bros. Discovery; J.K Rowling (literary rights)<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">For those hoping to enroll at Hogwarts, HBO Max is the primary streaming home. Rights to the franchise are held by J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Rowling owns the rights to the books and characters, while Warner Bros. owns film and television rights. Licensing deals occasionally bring the films to Peacock as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Currently, viewers can find all eight films in the series on both HBO Max and Peacock. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Available films:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHarry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1\u2033<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2\u2033<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"'Lord-of-the-Rings'\" class=\"dn-article-body__h4\">\u2018Lord of the Rings\u2019 <\/h4>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Where to stream<\/b>: HBO Max (films), Amazon Prime Video (series)<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Who owns it<\/b>: The Tolkien Estate, Embracer Group, Warner Bros. and Amazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d franchise ownership status is a bit more complicated \u2014 the Tolkien Estate owns the rights to the books, and the Embracer Group holds the film rights but licenses those rights to Warner Bros. to distribute the original films, and Amazon is licensed to produce the series \u201cThe Rings of Power.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Middle-earth\u2019s rights are a bit tangled, but thankfully the films are easier to find than keeping track of who owns them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Available films on HBO Max:<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Hobbit Trilogy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Available series on Amazon Prime Video<b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Lord of the Rings: \u201cThe Rings of Power\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"'Star-Trek'\" class=\"dn-article-body__h4\">\u2018Star Trek\u2019 <\/h4>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Where to stream<\/b>: Paramount+<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Who owns it<\/b>: Paramount Global (rights reunified after 2005 merger)<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Paramount Global currently owns the \u201cStar Trek\u201d franchise rights. Before the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paramount.com\/about\/history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.paramount.com\/about\/history\">2005 merger<\/a>, CBS controlled the TV side while Paramount handled films. The merger brought everything back under one roof.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Available series on Paramount+:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cStar Trek: The Original Series\u201d (1966-1969)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStar Trek: Enterprise\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStar Trek: Discovery\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStar Trek: Strange New Worlds\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"'James-Bond'\" class=\"dn-article-body__h4\">\u2018James Bond\u2019 <\/h4>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Where to stream<\/b>: Amazon Prime Video (rent\/buy), Pluto TV <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Who owns it<\/b>: Amazon MGM Studios (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/company-news\/amazon-mgm-studios-james-bond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/company-news\/amazon-mgm-studios-james-bond\">acquired MGM in 2025<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">So who owns James Bond? Bond rights have shifted over the years, but Amazon now holds creative and distribution control. While the full collection isn\u2019t always included with Prime subscriptions, all 25 official films are consistently available to rent or buy. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">All 25 Bond films are currently available for free on Pluto TV\u2019s \u201c007\u2033 channel or on-demand, per <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/all-james-bond-movies-streaming-free-pluto-december-2025\/#:~:text=On%20December%201%2C%20Pluto%20TV,Espa%C3%B1ol%2C%20and%20on%2Ddemand.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/all-james-bond-movies-streaming-free-pluto-december-2025\/#:~:text=On%20December%201%2C%20Pluto%20TV,Espa%C3%B1ol%2C%20and%20on%2Ddemand.\">Screen Rant<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Amazon Originals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c007: Road to a Million\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Sound of 007 Documentary\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"'Mission:-Impossible'\" class=\"dn-article-body__h4\">\u2018Mission: Impossible\u2019<\/h4>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Where to stream<\/b>: Paramount+<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>Who owns it<\/b>: Paramount Pictures<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The \u201cMission: Impossible\u201d franchise, both the classic TV series and the long-running film series, belongs to Paramount Pictures. Most titles stream on Paramount+, with some temporarily licensed to The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video through Paramount+.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Available films:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible 2\u2033<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible III\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible &#8211; Ghost Protocol\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible &#8211; Rogue Nation\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible &#8211; Fallout\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible &#8211; Dead Reckoning Part One\u201d <\/li>\n<li>\u201cMission: Impossible &#8211; Final Reckoning\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.deseret.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a world overflowing with streaming services, tracking down where fan-favorite films live can feel like a quest of its own. Rights shift, contracts expire and corporate mergers send titles bouncing between platforms. While Americans technically have access to millions of films, figuring out who owns what, and where to watch it, isn\u2019t always simple. 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