Apple TV has significantly expanded its movie library by adding over 15 classic films for subscribers, coinciding with a burgeoning excitement for cinema. Titles like "The Martian," "Arrival," and "Gone Girl" are now available in the US, effectively doubling the platform's film offerings.

This move precedes Apple TV's ambitious fall lineup, which will feature six new original films. These include "Mayday" (September 4), "The Last First: Winter K2" (October 2), "Matchbox The Movie" (October 9), "Tenzing" (October 16), "Being Heumann" (November 13), and "Way of the Warrior Kid" (November 25).

The fall slate balances mass-market entertainment with potential awards contenders. Action-oriented films like "Mayday" and "Way of the Warrior Kid" star actors such as Ryan Reynolds and John Cena, while "Being Heumann" and "Tenzing" appear geared towards critical acclaim. This strategy follows Apple's historical approach of offering a mix of Oscar-bait and popcorn flicks, complementing its successful TV shows like "Ted Lasso." Apple TV is priced at $12.99 per month or can be bundled with Apple One.