Tech Desk 
Jul 19, 2025
Microsoft abruptly shut down its movie and TV store on Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.
Users can no longer buy new films or TV series on either platform from the Microsoft Store as of right now. Content that has already been purchased, however, will still be accessible and viewable.
Microsoft claims that "Downloads will continue to be available on Windows and in HD max resolution."
This implies that consumers can continue to watch their purchased films and television series in excellent quality on Windows-powered devices.
Users must use the Movies and TV app on Windows or Xbox in order to play the content.
The store will close almost ten years after the service was introduced. The Zune Marketplace, which debuted in 2006, is where the Movies & TV store got its start
Later on, it changed to become Xbox Video in 2012 and the Movies & TV app and store in 2015.
Moreover, refunds for purchases made before the shutdown are not being offered by Microsoft. This action is similar to the company's 2017 decision to discontinue its Groove Music service.
Microsoft is essentially handing over the market for movie and TV content on Windows and Xbox to streaming services like Apple TV, Netflix, and Amazon with this shutdown.
According to Microsoft, support for any problems relating to previously purchased content will continue.
In order to ensure that they can continue to access the content they have purchased, users are hoping that the company will maintain its servers online for many years to come.
