About Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is Apple's subscription streaming service, launched in November 2019 with an all-original content strategy rather than a licensed back-catalog library. Despite a relatively small overall slate compared to larger streamers, Apple TV+ has built an outsized awards reputation, including becoming the first streaming service to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, for CODA in 2022.
Apple TV+ has invested heavily in high-profile talent and big-budget prestige productions across drama, comedy, and film, positioning itself as a quality-over-quantity alternative to larger catalog-driven competitors.
History
2019
Launch
Apple TV+ debuts with a small slate of original series, including The Morning Show and See.
2021–2022
Awards breakthrough
Ted Lasso and CODA bring Apple TV+ major Emmy and Academy Award recognition, including a historic Best Picture win.
2023–present
Expanding slate
Apple TV+ broadens its film and series output, including major theatrical releases alongside its streaming-first programming.
Notable Apple TV+ Titles
| Title |
Year |
Notes |
| Ted Lasso |
2020 |
Won multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series |
| CODA |
2021 |
Won the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| Severance |
2022 |
A critically acclaimed workplace sci-fi drama |
| Killers of the Flower Moon |
2023 |
A Martin Scorsese film released theatrically and on Apple TV+ |
Financials
| Historic Best Picture win |
CODA (2022) became the first film from a streaming service to win the Academy Award for Best Picture |
Apple does not break out Apple TV+ subscriber or revenue figures separately from its broader Services business.
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
| Netflix |
Apple TV+ runs an all-original, relatively small content slate, while Netflix combines originals with a much larger licensed library. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
A historic Oscar win
CODA's 2022 Best Picture win made Apple TV+ the first streaming service to claim the Academy Awards' top prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple TV+ have a large library of older shows and movies?
No. Unlike many competitors, Apple TV+ focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than licensing a large back catalog.
Is Apple TV+ the same as the Apple TV app?
No. The Apple TV app is where you can access Apple TV+ along with other rented, purchased, or channel-subscription content; Apple TV+ specifically refers to Apple's original-content subscription.
Has Apple TV+ won major awards?
Yes — CODA (2022) made Apple TV+ the first streaming service to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, and the service has also won multiple Emmys, including for Ted Lasso.