Pluto TV Launches Three New Free Channels: Pride, Franchise Favorites, and S.W.A.T.
Pluto TV has been quite busy to start the month of June. The free, ad-supported streaming service added over 100 movies, two popular series, and a channel dedicated to those who enjoy learning about air disasters.
Additionally, Pluto TV launched three other free channels to kick off the month, meaning the platform now has over 250 offerings for customers to enjoy without paying a fee.
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Pluto TV has added Pluto TV Pride, a "permanent addition to the lineup celebrating LGBTQ+ stories year-round," according to a press release provided to Men's Journal.
Examples of LGBTQ+-themed programming on the Pride channel include Queer as Folk, The L Word, RuPaul's Drag Race and more.
Additionally, Pluto has introduced Pluto TV Franchise Favorites and a dedicated S.W.A.T. channel, per Luke Bouma of Cord Cutters News.
"This addition taps into the nostalgia and excitement surrounding iconic series, bundling together episodes, films, and related specials from major properties," Bouma wrote of Franchise Favorites. "Subscribers will find marathon blocks of action-packed adventures, sci-fi epics, superhero sagas, and family-friendly favorites all in one convenient spot."
As for S.W.A.T., the channel focuses on the Los Angeles-based crime drama series starring Shemar Moore.
"Fans of tactical police action and intense procedural storytelling now have a 24/7 home for the show's episodes, featuring the elite Special Weapons and Tactics team as they tackle complex cases in Los Angeles," Bouma said. "The channel includes full seasons in rotation, allowing viewers to follow the team's missions, personal dramas, and high-stakes operations without gaps."
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Founded in 2013 and operated by Paramount Skydance, Pluto TV serves more than 80 million active users, according to company data.
"Pluto TV is a global leader in free streaming television, offering a diverse lineup of channels through partnerships with more than 400 international media companies," Paramount said. "Its extensive programming features movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids' content, and much more, across a wide range of genres and languages."
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 9:14 AM.