What Happened to SpaceMov?

Short answer: the original SpaceMov was a free streaming site that played movies and TV shows without licences from the studios. Its domains were repeatedly taken down after copyright complaints and blocked by internet providers, and the site is no longer running in its original form. The "SpaceMov" sites you find today are clones run by unknown operators. spacemov.co, the site you are reading, is an independent guide that does not stream anything.

Last updated: October 1, 2026.

What SpaceMov Was

SpaceMov became popular in the mid-2010s as a place to watch films and series for free, with no sign-up. Like 123Movies, FMovies or Putlocker, it did not license the content it showed: videos were embedded from third-party file hosts and the site made money from advertising. That model is why it kept losing domains.

Why SpaceMov Shut Down

  • We have not verified an operator statement or enforcement record explaining this specific closure. A failed domain alone does not establish its cause.
  • ISP blocking: internet providers in several countries block known piracy domains by court order, so the site stopped loading for large parts of its audience.
  • Hosting and payment pressure: hosting companies and ad networks drop sites tied to unlicensed streaming, which makes them harder to keep online.
  • Domain hopping: each block pushed the site to a new address, and after a while it was impossible for users to know which one was genuine.

The full list of addresses is on our SpaceMov domain history page.

Are the New SpaceMov Sites the Real One?

No. Domains that use the SpaceMov name today, often with endings like .cyou, .top, .bz or .site, are clones. Nobody can verify who runs them, they come and go every few weeks, and they rely on pop-ups, redirects and fake download buttons to make money. Some present themselves as "official"; that word on a page proves nothing.

Before visiting one, read Is SpaceMov safe? for how to spot a clone and what to do if you already clicked something.

What spacemov.co Is

spacemov.co is an independent movie and TV guide. It is not run by the people behind the original streaming site, and it does not host, stream or offer downloads of any video. What it does:

Where to Watch Now That SpaceMov Is Gone

ServiceCostBest for
TubiFree with adsThe largest free movie library
Pluto TVFree with adsLive channels plus on-demand movies
The Roku ChannelFree with adsMovies, series and live TV
PlexFree with adsFree movies on almost every device
Kanopy / HooplaFree with a library cardClassics, indie films and documentaries, no ads
Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, MaxSubscriptionNew releases and original series

For a side-by-side comparison, see the best SpaceMov alternatives. If an old bookmark won't open, the SpaceMov status page explains why.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to SpaceMov?

The original SpaceMov was an unlicensed streaming site. Its domains were taken down or blocked after repeated copyright complaints and ISP blocking, and it is no longer running in its original form. Sites using the name today are clones run by unknown operators.

Is SpaceMov coming back?

There is no sign of the original SpaceMov returning. New domains that use the name appear regularly, but they are clones, not a comeback of the original site.

Is spacemov.co the original SpaceMov?

No. spacemov.co is an independent movie and TV guide. It does not stream films, and it is not run by the people behind the original streaming site.

Why do new SpaceMov sites keep appearing?

The name still gets searches, so clone operators register new domains with it to attract traffic for their ads. When one domain is blocked, another one replaces it.

Where can I watch movies now that SpaceMov is gone?

Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel and Plex are free and legal with ads. Kanopy and Hoopla are free with a library card. Our where-to-watch guides show which service has a specific title.

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