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Fawesome TV

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Fawesome TV
Type AVOD / FAST Streaming Service
Owner Future Today Inc.
Founded 2013
Country United States
Language English; Spanish
Library 200,000+ titles
Website fawesome.tv

Fawesome TV is an over-the-top (OTT) ad-supported streaming video-on-demand (AVOD) and Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST)[1] [2] platform.

Fawesome and HappyKids, both owned by Future Today, reach more than 75 million households and deliver over 2 billion monthly impressions. The company also powers OTT and FAST channels for hundreds of content owners, providing infrastructure to launch and monetize connected TV services across Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Vizio, and LG.

Fawesome is an entertainment service that offers a library of over 200,000 entertainment and lifestyle titles[2] across more than 25 genres, including thrillers, westerns, dramas, romance, and documentaries.[3] As of 2026, the service reaches approximately 50 million U.S. households.[4]

History

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Fawesome TV was launched by Future Today Inc. founders Alok Ranjan[5] and Vikrant Mathur[2] and is available across multiple CTV platforms like Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Vizio, and LG[6] to name a few. Between 2020 and 2023, the platform expanded its distribution through deals with major cable and streaming providers, including Comcast (Xfinity),[7] Cox Communications,[8] [9]Sling TV[10], and Rogers Communications.[11]

In 2025, Future Today also announced a partnership to syndicate content from popular YouTubers for streaming across Fawesome channels.[12] Fawesome reported that crime programming on Roku grew 72% year-over-year in 2025, while its Spanish-language catalog expanded more than 175% between 2024 and 2025.[2]

Business Model

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Fawesome operates on an AVOD model, where content is free to viewers and revenue is generated through video advertisements played during streams.[13]The platform does not require user registration, logins, or credit card details.[14]

To support its advertising infrastructure, Future Today integrated with Publica's server-side ad insertion (SSAI) technology to meet growing connected TV ad demand.[15]

In 2024, Future Today redesigned the Fawesome app interfaces across platforms.[16] In mid-2025, the platform added a gaming vertical featuring over 60 interactive titles.[17][18]

In 2024, the company also announced a measurement partnership with iSpot.tv, enabling cross-screen advertising campaign tracking for Fawesome content.[19]At its 2025 NewFronts presentation, Future Today launched a proprietary advertising Marketplace product and deepened its partnership with TCL.[20]

Content and Programming

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The platform's library consists of licensed content and a growing slate of original programming. Fawesome licenses content from major studios, including Warner Bros. Discovery,[21] Sony Pictures Entertainment,[22] Samuel Goldwyn Films, Lionsgate,[23] Paramount and MGM.[24][25][6]

Original Programming

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Fawesome TV's library encompasses a wide range of genres, including action, comedy, drama, horror, romance, documentary, historical biopics, and family entertainment.[26][27] The platform regularly updates its content, adding new titles[28] to keep the selection relevant for viewers.

In addition to licensed content, Fawesome ventured into original programming in 2024, releasing original films and television shows.[29][30]

Original Films

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The following original feature films have been released exclusively on Fawesome TV:

Title Genre Release Date Running Time
Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street Biography / Drama October 11, 2024 1h 28m
The Peanut Man Biography / Drama November 15, 2024 1h 28m

Fawesome's first original feature, Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street, premiered on October 11, 2024. The biographical drama chronicles the history of Tulsa's Greenwood District, known as "Black Wall Street." Directed by Aaron L. Williams, the film received coverage from outlets including Entertainment Weekly, News 9, the Atlanta Daily World, and NPR.[31][32][33]

Fawesome's second original feature, The Peanut Man, a biopic about George Washington Carver, was also directed by Aaron L. Williams and premiered on November 15, 2024. The film was covered by World Screen, Advanced Television, and Media Play News.[34][35][36]

Unscripted Shows

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The following original unscripted series have aired on Fawesome TV:

Title Genre Release Date Seasons Runtime Status
Southern Food Truck Wars Reality TV January 30, 2025 1 (6 eps) 24 min Ended
Fawesome Family Game Show Reality TV January 30, 2025 1 (6 eps) 27 min Ended

At its 2024 NewFronts presentation, Fawesome announced its first foray into original competition programming.[29][30]On January 30, 2025, the platform launched Southern Food Truck Wars and Fawesome Family Game Show, its first original competition series.

Content Channels (FAST)

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Fawesome hosts several specialized FAST channels, including Blue Ant Media, Moviesphere, Ebony by Lionsgate, Tastemade, GoPro TV, and Shout! TV.[37][23]Fawesome is also investing in live sports content through deals with leagues such as the A7FL, the Professional Grappling Federation, and wrestling properties.[4]

Licensing and Partnership

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In April 2025, Fawesome added more than 130 faith-based titles through a licensing deal with Pinnacle Peak Pictures.[38]

In May 2025, Fawesome struck a 14-film deal with Iris Indie Global, including the Ed Westwick and Billy Blair film Tonic. The deal was reported by Deadline Hollywood and Manila Times.[39][40]

In July 2025, Fawesome expanded its library with classic MGM through a deal with Amazon MGM Studios.[24][25]

In October 2025, Fawesome announced a major expansion of its Spanish-language content library through multiple new streaming partnerships.[41][42]

Availability

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Fawesome is available as a standalone app and as a set of FAST channels on several platforms, including Roku,[43] Amazon Fire TV,[44] [45]Apple TV,[46]Android TV,[46] Xfinity,[47]Cox,[8] Samsung TV, Vizio, LG,[4] and Rogers Ignite TV.[48] The platform is also accessible via web browser at fawesome.tv.

In February 2026, Consumer Reports listed Fawesome among the best free streaming video apps available in the United States.[49]

Reference

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