Deadline has brought word that Walmart’s digital movie and TV library and streaming service VUDU has officially been acquired by NBCUniversal’s Fandango division.
Originally founded in 2004, VUDU was first acquired by Walmart in 2010 and offers over 10,000 free movie and TV titles through its streaming service without a subscription while also allowing the rental of purchase of an estimated 150,000 titles, including new releases.
Comcast and NBCUniversal were reportedly in talks earlier this year to acquire the service in a deal that will give the company another streaming outlet as it integrates Xumo and rolls out Peacock.
For fans wondering the future of VUDU and FandangoNow, the sites posted in an FAQ on the former that they will not be merged but will coexist for the time being as their “priority is to ensure that VUDU customers and partners are given the highest level of service during this time of transition.”