We first launched in 2013 as an innovative way to discover and watch movies and TV shows, quickly gaining a global following. Due to legal challenges, we paused development in 2015.
This week we made advancements in data migration, imported high-quality movie and crew photos, implemented multilingual support, and worked towards finalizing the whitepaper outlining Popcorn Time's strategic vision and future roadmap.
This week, we focused on developing the GraphQL database that powers the core functionality of Popcorn Time. Our work centered on structuring metadata, integrating platform links, and implementing advanced search capabilities.
Popcorn Time is back, but this time, we’re doing things differently—and legally. In this post, we explore our journey to relaunch the platform with a focus on user experience, respecting intellectual property, and collaborating with streaming services.