Movies123.Pick (2024)

FAQs

What is 123Movies called now? ›

The original name, and URL, was 123movies.to, which changed to other domains including 123movies.is before redirecting to gomovies.to and later gomovies.is.

Is 123Movies Safe? Using 123Movies sites isn't 100% safe. Your safety will depend on which 123Movies mirror site you opt for, of course. Other unofficial streaming websites may expose you to malware threats, but reliable antivirus software and VPNs can help keep you safe.

Does 123Movies still work? The original 123Movies isn't working and doesn't exist anymore. Soon after the MPAA investigation, 123Movies shut down in cooperation with Vietnamese authorities. But the brand was so popular at the time that other unofficial streaming websites started to use its name to promote themselves.

Due to the illegal nature of the website/service, 123movies was taken down. Since then, many alternatives to 123Movies have cropped up. You will also find 123movies proxy sites that offer similar content. However, since free streaming websites violate copyright laws, we recommend accessing them at your own discretion.

Called “the most popular illegal site in the world” by Jan van Voorn, executive vice president of the Motion Picture Association of America (now Motion Picture Association), 123Movies was estimated to have 98 million visitors a month before it was forced to shut down during a criminal investigation in March 2018.

Soap2Day was a free streaming site for movies and TV, but was shut down in June 2023. Some copycat sites have cropped up that also call themselves "Soap2Day," but use caution before clicking. These sites are usually safe in and of themselves, but may have malicious ads that can give you a virus if you click them.

They are often riddled with malware and viruses

Free streaming sites are typically a minefield of malware and viruses. One wrong click and you might end up endangering your device or handing over your sensitive information to cybercriminals.

A safer alternative is an option that is less hazardous for workers than the existing means of meeting that need.

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123Movies mirror clone sites often have viruses that can infect your device. The original 123Movies (also known as 123movieshub, GoStream, GoMovies, or Memovies) was shut down. Clone sites are working but most aren't safe. To stream 123Movies securely and avoid viruses, you need online protection and to mask your IP.

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The original 123Movies website was shut down in 2018 under pressure from governments and film industry representatives. However, the service itself did not disappear. Since then, proxy servers of 123Movies and clones (like GoMovies) with similar names or domains have been constantly popping up.

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