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Microsoft Closes Movies and TV Store on Xbox

7/18/2025

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Microsoft has officially shuttered its Movies and TV store on Xbox and Windows PCs, halting new purchases. While users can still enjoy their previously purchased content via the Movies & TV app, the company will not issue refunds. This closure follows the 2017 demise of Groove Music, marking the end of a service that began in 2006.

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Story summary

Microsoft has officially shuttered its Movies and TV store on Xbox and Windows PCs, halting new purchases. While users can still enjoy their previously purchased content via the Movies & TV app, the company will not issue refunds. This closure follows the 2017 demise of Groove Music, marking the end of a service that began in 2006.