Pluto TV has rolled out a limited-time streaming event, where it will offer 250 free classic films to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The event, dubbed “Americana 2026,” features a collection of movies that touch on American history, culture, and life.
The free films will be available from June 29 to July 13, 2026. Besides the free movies, Pluto TV has also announced a lineup of dedicated TV channels, which will feature the Americana 2026 movie collection, America’s 250th anniversary events, and various fan-favorite TV series.
The Americana 2026 movie collection
The Americana 2026 event by Pluto TV features 250 free movies that span nearly 90 years of cinema history, touching on American history, mythology, and cultural identity. They range from classic films to war movies, modern & neo-westerns, and iconic films by American directors.
The Pluto TV movie collection features several thematic categories, including:
- American history: Amistad, The Alamo, The Right Stuff, Platoon, There Will Be Blood, The Best Years of Our Lives, Meek’s Cutoff, and Selma.
- War & military: Saving Private Ryan, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, The Delta Force, Missing in Action, Seal Team Six: Raid on Osama Bin Laden, and Tears of the Sun.
- Modern action and thriller films: Convoy, The Contractor, The Expendables franchise, Invasion U.S.A., Jack Reacher, Olympus Has Fallen, The Peacemaker, Rogue Warfare, and Next of Kin.
- Westerns: Along Came Jones, American Outlaws, Geronimo: An American Legend, Outlaws and Angels, The White Buffalo, and Wild Bill.
- Sports films: Blades of Glory, Bull Durham, Eight Men Out, The Jackie Robinson Story, The Pride of the Yankees, Seabiscuit, Semi-Tough, That Championship Season (1999), and The Winning Season.
- Biopics: The Aviator (2004), Capote, Jobs, My Week with Marilyn, Southside with You, and Tucker: The Man and His Dream.
- Comedy films: The Birdcage, Grumpy Old Men, Grumpier Old Men, The Russians Are Coming, Star Spangled Girl, and The Terminal
Pluto TV channels lineup
In addition to the 250 free movies, Pluto TV is also offering several linear channels for America’s 250th celebration. The channel lineup and featured programming include:
- Pluto TV Hometown Drama: Will feature small-town favorite dramas like Nashville, Hart of Dixie, Wildfire, and Everwood.
- More TV Drama: Will air Yellowstone seasons 1 – 5.
- Pluto TV History: Will air American history content.
- Pluto TV Military: Will air stories featuring military service and history.
- Smithsonian Channel Selects: Will air content that celebrates the American people, places, and innovations.
- TV Land Drama: Will air Walker, Texas Ranger marathons.
- Tastemade Smokehouse: A dedicated live-fire cooking and barbecue channel.
- Monster Jam: Will cover the Monster Jam World Finals.
- Pluto TV Fireworks: Will cover fireworks display during the July 4th weekend.
- ABC News Live: Will cover Disney’s broadcast of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
- CBS News 24/7: Will air simulcasts of CBS’s Great American Block Party 250 coverage.
- Dedicated TV show channels: dedicated channels for Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie, PBS Antiques Roadshow, and America’s Test Kitchen.