We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Apple TV+ is ringing in 2025 by offering up a weekend of free streaming for all of its original programming. On Jan. 4–5, anyone can log into Apple’s streaming service on any compatible device and binge Apple Original movies and TV shows at no charge.
Apple hasn’t clarified whether its catalog of non-original content will also be free, so that’s a gray area for now. Here’s the trailer Apple dropped on social media for the promotion:
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
What to watch on Apple TV+ during its free weekend
The big ticket show from Apple Originals for early 2025 is Severance. The dystopian sci-fi workplace drama is (finally) coming back for a second season on Jan. 17. If you haven’t seen season one, do yourself a favor and check it out—even at 97% “fresh rating” on Rotten Tomatoes, Severance isn’t overrated.
If you have time after binging Severance, don’t sleep on:
-
Slow Horses, a spy thriller series about the dysfunctional field office where MI5 sends its worst spies—worth a watch for Gary Oldman’s performance alone
-
For All Mankind, a speculative fiction series set in an alternative universe where the Cold War space race never ended
-
Schmigadoon! a quirky musical theater send-up with Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong
-
Shrinking, a critically acclaimed dramedy about therapy that stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford
In general, Apple TV+ Originals tend to be pretty great.
How to watch Apple Originals for free this weekend on Apple TV+
It couldn’t be easier to take part in the free streaming. You only need log on to to Apple TV+ using an Apple account on Jan. 4 and 5 and start watching. It will work on any device, from your phone to your Xbox.
If you like what you see and want to stick around, Apple TV+ currently costs $9.99 a month, or $99.99 per year. If you’re a new subscriber, you can get a week for free. The purchase of a new iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV, or Mac device that runs on the latest version of iOS also grants you three free months of Apple TV+