The Lego Movie is finally getting a sequel... well, sort of. Instead of a direct sequel to the surprise 2014 hit, the film's popular Lego Batman character has received his own spinoff, The Lego Batman Movie. The movie, which hits theaters on Feb. 10, looks like it will showcase the same humor and wit as its predecessor, but what if you've never seen the first film and want to catch up before seeing the spinoff? Well, unfortunately, it's unclear when The Lego Movie will be on Netflix for our streaming pleasure.I wouldn't get too optimistic about the film showing up on Netflix anytime soon. Netflix doesn't just distribute random movies, they put out films from studios with which they have streaming deals. Most are familiar with Netflix's massive Disney deal, which gives them first rights to stream new Disney releases, but they also have similar deals in place with DreamWorks Animation and Sony Animation. That's why you'll find recent films from these studios, like DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda 3 and Sony's Hotel Transylvania 2, respectively, on Netflix.
Netflix even has a deal in place where they can negotiate the release of certain Universal Pictures animated films if Universal's first rights partner, HBO, doesn't want them. That's why Universal's Minions is on Netflix, and not HBO. But unfortunately for fans of Warner Bros.' The Lego Movie, Netflix has no deal for recent releases from the WB. The only hope for The Lego Movie coming to Netflix would be if Netflix were to strike a new deal with Warner Bros. — unlikely since the company is now more focused on creating original content than forging new partnerships with other content generators — or if they gain the rights to the film several years in the future. Netflix has some Warner Bros. movies now, like 2005's Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, but they're all several years old, so it's possible that a few years down the line they could secure the rights to The Lego Movie. So where can you watch The Lego Movie now?At this time, the only place where you can stream The Lego Movie for free is on HBO.
If you have HBO Now or HBOGO, then you can watch the movie as part of your subscription. If not, then your only other option is to rent it from sites like iTunes and Amazon. You should definitely stream The Lego Movie before seeing The Lego Batman Movie, not because you'll need the background for the plot, but because you'll want to expose yourself to as much of Will Arnett's hilarious Lego Batman as you possibly can. After being mistaken for the LEGO Master Builder, ordinary mini-guy Emmet is swept up in an urgent quest to thwart the evil plans of Lord Business. Emmet's adventures include daunting challenges and hilarious missteps in this computer-animated epic. Rent DVDs for only Best Music Song nominee Common Sense rating OK for kids 6+ English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1 English: DTS-HD Master Audio, New Movies on Netflix New TV Shows on Netflix , , , , , , , , , , , Not available in your region?
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Does Netflix have Jim carrey movies? When is Pitch Perfect the movie on Netflix? What are some good movies on Netflix? Why are some movies not available on Netflix? Why are some movies not streaming on Netflix?Netflix Australia officially launches today, and the biggest question everyone is asking is this: just how much decent content does it actually have? When it comes to movies that are popular with Australians, the answer is: disappointingly few. Popcorn picture from Shutterstock Netflix doesn't release an exact number of titles it has available in any country. To get a sense of just how broad its coverage is down under, we decided to see how many of the movies that had reached #1 in Australian cinemas between 2010 and 2014 are available on the service. While part of the appeal of any streaming service is the ability to discover hidden gems, it's also important to have popular content — and topping the box office charts is a clear indicator of popularity.
We don't expect that Netflix (or anyone) would have full coverage — movie studios will typically partner with whoever offers the most money or other sweeteners, and rivals Presto, Stan and Quickflix have all signed up various big franchises. But even so, we were surprised by just how few of the biggest movies in Australia in recent years were actually available through Netflix. This chart sums up the situation: Of the 158 movies that topped Australian box office takings between 2010 and 2014, just 26 are available on Netflix Australia. While older flicks have a better chance of appearing, even in 2010 less than a third of the chart-topping movies have made their way to Netflix. That doesn't mean you won't have a lot to watch — but if you think of a popular movie, the chances are it isn't on Netflix right now. Over at Gizmodo, Luke has done a similar comparison for geeky TV shows, with even more depressing results: 20 shows that were on Netflix US weren't on the local version.
•How To Access Netflix US Using Your Netflix Australia Account Here are the full listings for each of those years: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug The Wolf of Wall Street 300: Rise of an Empire The Amazing Spider-Man 2 X-Men: Days of Future Past The Fault in Our Stars Transformers: Age of Extinction Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Guardians of the Galaxy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Available on Netflix AU The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters I Give It a Year Oz the Great and Powerful A Good Day to Die Hard Star Trek Into Darkness The Hangover Part III Fast & Furious 6 Now You See Me Thor: The Dark World Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked