With the launch of the NBCUniversal streaming service just a day away, there have been some questions about what the service will look like, how much it will cost, and how viewers will be able to see it. This is what we know about Peacock.
When will Peacock launch?
Peacock will be available nationwide on Wednesday, July 15. Comcast customers with Xfinity X1 or Flex have had early access to the app since April 15.
How much will the peacock cost?
Peacock will offer three levels: free, premium with ads, and premium without ads.
Peacock free: The free version of the service will have limited content, reaching 7,500 hours of television shows and movies. For currently airing shows, new episodes will be added to the free level one day after they are added to the paid levels. This level will also have advertising.
Peacock Premium with Ads ($ 4.99 / mo): This level will give users access to the entire Peacock content catalog. At launch, paid levels will have around 15,000 hours of content available. Those with Peacock Premium subscriptions will have early access to NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show.
Peacock Premium Ad-Free ($ 9.99 / mo): Subscribers can upgrade to the ad-free version of the service for an additional $ 5 per month.
Peacock is also available for pre-order at $ 29.99 / year, saving you 40% in your first year.
What devices will be compatible?
Peacock has announced that the service will be available on the following devices:
- iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD
- Android devices and Android TV
- Chromecast
- Xbox One S and Xbox One X
- Vizio Smartcast
- LG Smart TVs
- Xfinity Flex 4K
There are no current agreements with Roku or Amazon. While there is some chance that those deals will be made prior to the service launch, those using Roku or Amazon Fire devices are unlikely to be able to access the service at launch.
Peacock originals available at launch
NBCUniversal has announced a line of original content that will be on the platform at launch.
- Brave New World: Based on Aldous Huxley’s groundbreaking novel, Brave New World Imagine a utopian society that has achieved peace and stability by prohibiting monogamy, privacy, money, family, and history itself.
- The capture: The capture is a conspiracy thriller that explores a haunting world of fake news and the extraordinary capabilities of the intelligence services.
- Intelligence: Intelligence is a comedy in the workplace set in the UK government communications headquarters, starring David Schwimmer.
- Psych 2: Lassie Come Home: Separated from their new lives in San Francisco, our heroes feel awkward in their old stomping grounds as they secretly unravel a twisted case.
- In depth with Ryan Lochte: A reality series following Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte working toward another chance to join the U.S. Team.
- Lost Speedways with Dale Earnhardt Jr .: Created and organized by Dale Earnhardt Jr., this series is an exploratory look at the great racing cathedrals of the past.
- Curious George: An animated series featuring everyone’s favorite monkey and his insatiable curiosity to bring luscious mischief, gentle humor, and heartfelt excitement to each fun-filled episode.
- Where’s Waldo: Twelve-year-old Waldo and his best friend Wenda are members of the Worldwide Wanderer Society, the international order of curious travelers who travel the world celebrating cultures and solving problems through observation.
- Cleopatra in space: Cleopatra in spaceIt is a comic adventure centered on the untold story of Cleopatra’s adolescence.
Full series, reboots, movies, live TV and more
Prior to the launch of Peacock for Comcast customers, we had a complete line-up of content for Peacock. Here are some of the highlights.
- Current episodes of the NBC series: Law & Order: SVU, Saturday Night Live, America’s Got Talent: Champions, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers
- Past series episodes: Park & Rec, Psych, Battlestar Galactica, Yellowstone, Murder She Wrote, American Ninja Warrior, Hell’s Kitchen, Southern Charm, Dateline, Forensic Files
- Films: Hundreds of titles including Jurassic Park, Shrek, Fear, Moonrise Kingdom, ET, Schindler’s List, American Psycho
- Children’s content: Where’s Waldo, Baby Einstein, Top Chef Jr., Sabrina: The Animated Series?
- News and more: Featured news, sports and entertainment from Mee the Press, The Today Show, MSNBC, E! News
Late Night TV will arrive early for subscribers, beginning at 8 pm ET with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, followed by “Late Night with Seth Meyers” at 9 pm ET.
The future of the peacock
NBCUniversal believes that by the end of 2024, they will have 30-35 million active accounts, which will generate $ 6-7 per user, with $ 2.5 billion in revenue, and will break even. Beyond that, the company expects profitability as they continue to expand.
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