How to watch 'Free Guy' starring Ryan Reynolds — Disney Plus and HBO Max subscribers can stream without paying extra

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• "Free Guy" is now available to stream at home on Disney Plus and HBO Max.
• Starring Ryan Reynolds, "Free Guy" is an action comedy about a non-player character (NPC) in a video game.
• You can also rent the movie through VOD retailers like Prime Video, Vudu, and Apple TV for $4.

"Free Guy" is now streaming at home on several different services. The action movie is available to all Disney Plus and HBO Max subscribers. You can also choose to purchase the film for $20 or rent it for $4 on Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, and Microsoft Movies.

In "Free Guy," Ryan Reynolds is a non-player character (NPC) in a video game, known simply as Guy, who becomes increasingly self-aware. With the help of the mysterious Molotov Girl (Jodie Comer), Guy tries to save his virtual world before it's deleted by a corrupt developer. The movie includes multiple cameos from popular video game streamers like Ninja and Pokimane.

According to Deadline, "Free Guy'' earned over $300 million worldwide during its initial theatrical release. Beyond box office success, "Free Guy" was favorably received by critics. The movie holds an "80% Certified Fresh" rating on review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes.

Where to watch 'Free Guy' online

"Free Guy" is now available to watch at home through Disney Plus, HBO Max, and VOD retailers. All Disney Plus and HBO Max subscribers can watch without paying any extra fees.

Disney Plus costs $8 a month for ad-free access to the service's entire library of on-demand content. Disney Plus is streaming "Free Guy" in up to 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos sound, but you need a TV and audio system that supports those formats.

HBO Max starts at $10 a month for ad-supported streaming, but you can upgrade to ad-free streaming for $15 a month. Unlike Disney Plus, HBO Max is not streaming "Free Guy" in 4K or HDR. Instead the movie is only available in high definition (HD) and regular surround sound.

If you don't have Disney Plus or HBO Max, you can choose to pay a one-time fee to rent or buy "Free Guy" instead. The movie costs $4 to rent or $20 to buy on VOD services like Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, and Microsoft Movies. These services all offer "Free Guy" in up to 4K quality with high dynamic range (HDR) on compatible devices.

If you choose to purchase "Free Guy," you'll be able to stream the movie as many times as you like with no time restrictions. For customers who rent "Free Guy," most VOD retailers give you 30 days to begin watching a rental. Once you press play, you typically have 48 hours to finish streaming a movie.