Want to access thousands of free movies, popular TV shows and new releases on your Firestick? This simple guide shows you how to install and use the Vudu app on any Firestick or Fire TV device.
Vudu has fast become a favorite Firestick app providing extensive on-demand content to watch for free or rent/buy without any ongoing subscription fees. With 10 minute set up time you can be streaming top movies like Titanic, Jurassic Park, The Mummy and much more in HD quality.
What is Vudu & What’s Available to Watch?
Vudu is an online streaming and rental service offering thousands of movies and TV shows without requiring an ongoing subscription. It’s owned and operated by Walmart.
Vudu is now Fandango at Home! Our name’s changing, but your experience remains the same.
Unlike Netflix or Hulu, Vudu users only pay a small fee to rent or buy the particular movie/show they are interested in viewing. There are also hundreds of titles available to stream for free.
Vudu has one of the largest on-demand libraries out of any streaming provider. The extensive catalog spans all genres including comedy, action/adventure, family, drama plus new releases and cinema blockbusters.
Some examples of popular movies available on Vudu are:
- Titanic
- Jurassic Park
- The Mummy
- Jaws
- The Hunger Games
- Elf
- Top Gun
- Forrest Gump
Install Vudu on Firestick
Vudu is now readily available to install on Firestick/Fire TV devices right from the Amazon App Store.
Simply search Vudu in Apps, select and download to get setup in minutes.
Sign Up for a Vudu Account
Creating a free Vudu account takes just a couple minutes. This allows you to access all the available content.
You’ll only need to enter payment details later if you decide to rent or purchase a movie.
Follow these easy steps to sign up on your Firestick:
- Open the Vudu app and select Sign Up
- Enter your email and create password
- Check your email inbox on another device and click the welcome image
- You’ll be redirected to vudu.com to complete sign up
Once your Vudu account is created, simply sign in on any device to start watching.
If you have issues resetting your Vudu password, check out this guide on resolving Vudu password problems.
Access & Navigate the Vudu App
Using the Vudu interface feels similar to other popular streaming platforms like Netflix making it intuitive to find top movies.
Key sections of the app include:
- My Vudu – Your rental library, purchased videos and watchlist
- Movies – Extensive movies catalog with filters by genre, ratings, release date etc
- TV – Popular shows across networks and genres
- Free – Browse free ad-supported movies and series
- Deals – Current specials when renting or buying
The Vudu Firestick app provides an intuitive interface to find top movies and shows
Finding movies is made even easier with built-in search allowing you to look up an actor, director or movie title instantly.
Watch Vudu via Web Browser on Firestick
Don’t want to install another app? You can also watch Vudu by visiting their website directly in a web browser like Silk.
This provides similar functionality as the app allowing you to browse the full movies library after logging into your account.
Type vudu.com directly in the Silk Browser address bar then bookmark the site for quick access later.
Popular Movies and Shows on Vudu
Vudu delivers an extensive range of new release blockbusters plus older classic films and popular TV series.
While availability can change, below are some top movies and shows found on Vudu during January 2024:
Popular Free Movies
- Titanic 2
- Ravage
- The Contract
- 12 Feet Deep
Popular Free TV Shows
- Hell’s Kitchen
- 3rd Rock from the Sun
- Unsolved Mysteries
- Forensic Files
New Release Rentals
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Bullet Train
- Nope
- The Black Phone
Is Vudu Free to Use?
There are two ways to watch content on Vudu:
- Stream for free with ads – Vudu provides hundreds of movies and TV episodes that are free including older titles and B-movies. These feature advertisements periodically through each video.
- Rent or buy latest releases – Brand new movies or current TV shows require paying a rental fee (typically $3-6) or buying a digital copy to own ($10-25). After rental period expires, video access ends. Purchased videos are viewable any time.
So yes, you can absolutely use Vudu 100% free if you don’t mind ads or watching older movies from their catalog.
Accessing the very latest blockbusters or shows will incur rental costs per view but is often cheaper than alternatives like PPV on cable.
Vudu Features Summary
- Extensive catalog – 100,000+ movies & TV episodes spanning every genre
- Free ad-supported content – Movies, shows and more available free
- Hot new releases – Latest cinema movies ready to rent or buy
- Intuitive interface – Finding movies is easy via search/browse
- No subscription needed – Only pay per movie/show rented or purchased
- Access anywhere – Available on iOS, Android, Roku, game consoles & more
- Link to Movies Anywhere – Movies purchased via Vudu integrate with your unified digital movie library
Give Vudu on Firestick a try and within minutes you’ll be streaming top movies! Leave any questions below in the comments.
You can also access Vudu easily on your Samsung TV – find out how to get Vudu on Samsung smart TVs.
FAQs About Vudu on Firestick
Is Vudu available on Firestick in 2024?
Yes. Vudu can be installed via the Amazon App Store or sideloaded using Downloader.
Do I need to pay to use Vudu?
No, there is free content available but ads will display. To access the latest releases without ads requires paying rental fees.
What devices support Vudu?
Vudu works on Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, game consoles, iOS/Android devices and via web browser.
How much storage space does Vudu use?
Vudu streams content so does not require storage space. Temporary cache files may be created during buffering/viewing.
Can I use Vudu if I don’t live in the USA?
Unfortunately Vudu only works within the United States currently. For certain films there are also regional restrictions applied.
How does Vudu stack up against other popular streaming video services like Amazon Prime Video and Hulu?
And if you still have questions on whether Vudu is worth using, read our latest Vudu streaming service review.
