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If gaming on your PlayStation 5 isn’t quite enough, you’re able to also rent, buy, or stream up to 2,000 movies on your console using Sony Pictures Core.
If you want to know more about Sony Pictures Core and what you need to do to unlock up to 100 free movies on the platform, here is everything you need to get started.
What Is Sony Pictures Core?
Sony Pictures Core (previously known as Bravia Core) is a movie streaming service you can get on PS4 or PS5 consoles. Sony Pictures Core contains a massive library of up to 2,000 movies from Sony Pictures, providing early access to some titles, behind-the-scenes content, director’s commentaries, and other exclusive offers.
Sony Pictures Core also offers extra deals, such as discounts on seven movies for seven days or access to additional content from Crunchyroll. These deals are available for a limited time only and they can change. Head to thePlayStation websiteor theSony Pictures Core homepageto see any deals currently on offer.
What Do I Need to Watch Movies for Free on Sony Pictures Core?
You can watch a rotating catalog of up to 100 movies for free on Sony Pictures Core if you have a PS Plus Premium or Deluxe membership.
These are the highest tiers available for PS Plus. But to rent or buy the average movie on Sony Pictures Core, you’re looking at paying around $3.99 to $15.99.
If you’re a movie buff, those 100 free movies could makedeciding between the PS Plus Extra, Essential, and Premium/Deluxe tiersa little easier, and that’s not considering the other exclusive benefits.
Sony Pictures Core is a free app available to download on PS4 and PS5 consoles. To access it, scroll to theMediatab on your PS5 by pressing R on your controller while on the home screen and select themagnifying glassicon in the top right corner to begin searching forSony Pictures Core. Once it shows up, select the app and pressDownload.
Using Sony Pictures Core requires you to enable the HDCP settings on your PlayStation.HDCP is different to HDMI. It stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Copyright/Content Protection, and it prevents you from being able to stream or record content while you’re watching it on the app.
If your HDCP settings are enabled already, you will be able to launch and use Sony Pictures Core as normal. If not, an error screen will appear, prompting you to enable the settings before you can use the app. To enable HDCP, selectGo to HDMI. Your PlayStation will direct you to the exact setting you need to change.
Once you launch Sony Pictures Core, you will be required to make an account to gain access to the massive catalog of epic Sony Pictures movies. Creating an account is also free. PressGet Startedto set it up.
The app will ask you if you want to sign in with the PS Plus account of the profile you’re using. If the account linked isn’t yours, select the email address and change it to the correct one.
You will then be directed to the terms and conditions. Check all the boxes and pressNext.
Lastly, you will be asked once again if you would like to link your PS Plus account with Sony Pictures Core. This is essential if you want to access the 100 free movies that come with a PS Plus Premium or Deluxe subscription. PressAgree and Continueto confirm.
Once you have created your Sony Pictures Core account, you are free to roam the app. Scroll through the different categories by pressing down on your controller and left and right to scroll through the movies.
To find the free movies you get with a PS Plus Premium or Deluxe membership, scroll down until you find theIncluded with PlayStation Plussection.
Press the left arrow button to find the menu, where you can find things like thesearch bar, yourLibrary, andStudio Access, which is where you can find bonus material, such as deleted scenes and director’s commentaries.
Once you find a movie you’re interested in, select it and pressRentorBuydepending on your preference. You can find any movies you purchase or rent in yourLibrary.
And that’s all you need to do to be able to watch Sony movies on your PlayStation 5. Turning your console into a movie streaming device in addition to a gaming one.
