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You can now rent movies like Barbie through Plex.

As we’d heard it would, Plex (the media server platform known for being more convenient than legal until relatively recently) has launched a legitimate, licensed movie rental marketplace.

U.S. subscribers can now rent new films like Barbie, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and Wonka directly through Plex for 48 hours. The digital store also features older hits like The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings franchise, with prices starting at $3.99.

The new rental marketplace storefront on Plex.
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