In the middle of the platform war StreamingEach and every one of them strives to provide users with the best content and the most outstanding experience. Many people are used to hearing or reading the word platforms and thinking of Netflix, Prime Video, Max or Disney Plus, but there are also other newer options with unmissable titles that mix classics and great contemporary proposals from all genres . This is the case Universal Pluswhich has become one of the most popular options for Latin Americans with its great content.
What is Universal Plus?
This is a premium channel package with thousands of hours of on-demand content from NBCUniversal in Latin America. It consists of five different channels (Universal Premiere, Cinema, Comedy, Crime and Reality), where you will find exclusive premieres, hit film franchises and films that otherwise could not be legally seen in Latin American territory.
NBC, in turn, is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, one of the most important companies in the entertainment industry. The latter has a significant portfolio of television channels, theme parks and a film company (Universal Pictures), so a large part of its catalog consists of its own productions.
Universal Plus arrived in Latin America in December 2021 and is currently present in Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Peru, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. You can conclude contracts with pay-TV providers in all countries.
What are the Universal Plus channels and what titles can I find?
Universal premiere: It is the channel that provides access to the company’s most prestigious series. In general, titles from the USA are presented, but they have not reached traditional pay TV.
Some of his notable titles include: The Lost Symbol, Monsterland, FBI, The Newsreader, Cardinal, La Brea, The Calling either Coyote Evilamong others.
Universal cinema: Here are the titles that made it to theaters and became big hits or company landmarks. It is also home to major franchises.
Some of his notable titles include: Mamma Mia!, Downton Abbey, Good Boys, Bohemian Rhapsody, and franchises How to Train Your Dragon, The Secret Life of Your Pets And John Wick.
Universal comedy: This option focuses on all types of productions (films, series and sitcoms) but with a common goal: to make viewers laugh. It has products from Universal and also from other companies.
Some of his notable titles include: The Office, The Unicorn, Rutherford Falls, The Odd Couple, Ted And Saturday Night Live.
Universal crime: If you are fans of crime stories and want to get yours Mood Detective Fast, on this channel you will find hundreds of hours of true crime in a variety of formats. There are some documentaries, reenactments and even investigative programs.
Some of his notable titles include: The Murderer and Me, Life with a Serial Killer, the Real Murders in Orange County And Exhumed.
Universal reality: For lovers of shows that mix reality and scandal, there are the best productions under one roof. Experience the most scandalous and dramatic moments with the characters of the moment!
Some of his notable titles include: Top Chef, The Traitors, Cover War, Project Runway, Songland And Botched.
What devices can it be viewed on?
For mobile phones and tablets, you can download the application via the App Store and Google Play. If you want to enjoy the content on a TV screen, you can access it on smart TVs from the following brands:
- LG
- Samsung
- Android TV
- AppleTV
- Google TV
How much does the Universal Plus platform cost?
In Mexico, Universal Plus can be purchased through the following pay TV providers: Streaming: Amazon Prime, DIRECTV GO, Dish, Izzi, Sky, Star TV, MVS Hub and Total Play.
Regardless of which modality is chosen, a 7-day free trial is offered. At the end there are the costs 149 Mexican pesos per month.
You can consult the providers that offer the service in other Latin American countries Here.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who have always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same film up to 7 times in the cinema. My guilty taste? Low budget horror films.