Choose .movie when
- Film websites
- Cinema projects
- Movie databases
- Film communities
.movie domain search
Find a .movie name that tells visitors what is on screen
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .movie.
Live .movie search
Find your strongest available .movie
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .movie. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .movie?
.movie is a generic extension for films, cinema projects and movie discovery. It is a descriptive label, not a claim of ownership, distribution rights or review authority.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 8.8K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Registration scope
- Open generic registration for films, movie communities and cinema projects.
Open generic registration for films, movie communities and cinema projects.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN movie registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .movie a good domain extension?
Choose .movie when the site is built around a film or movie discovery experience and the operator can explain its rights and editorial role.
Consider another extension when
- The site has no film content
- The name implies a studio or rights holder
- Reviews or ratings are presented without an editorial basis
Research brief
The .movie facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
IANA type
Generic top-level domain
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .movie delegation recordRegistration scope
Open generic registration for films, movie communities and cinema projects.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .movie delegation recordRegistry path
.movie → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .movie is moving
Registry totals show the scale and direction of the namespace. They do not predict the value of an individual domain; the change below is calculated from dated registry snapshots.
Year-over-year growth
−0.4%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
−100
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.movie reported registrations
8.8K
Dated source record
- Earlier8.9K
- Latest8.8K
The page labels the published dataset exactly as reported. It does not invent a global registration total where the registry has not released a comparable series.
ICANN movie registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .movie
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .movie
Make the film title or discovery purpose clear and publish the operator's relationship to the content. Avoid names that look like an official sequel or studio site.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .movie domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $94.99 for year one
Renews from $349.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$94.99Renew$349.99Transfer$329.99
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on August 15, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .movie ownership cost
Compare .movie with .film and .video using the same label. Check both the promotional registration and the ongoing renewal before committing.
Registration options
Where to register a .movie
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We prioritize the partner best aligned with this market, but the choice remains yours.
Bluehost is our preferred global partner; Namecheap and HostGator remain available as additional checkouts. Prices are shown only when the provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
Some outbound links are affiliate links. FlashDomains may earn a commission without changing your price.
NameSilo
Register $94.99 · renew $349.99
Bluehost
AffiliateOur primary global registration partner for generic extensions.
Namecheap
AffiliateA second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Make the tradeoff visible
.movie compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .movie | Category-led | Check the exact label | movies, cinema projects and film discovery | The site has no film content |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .movie name ideas
Generate 25 concise .movie names for movies, cinema projects and film discovery. Keep each label natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability, legal clearance or financial value.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .movie names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .movie. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit movies, cinema projects and film discovery. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .movie ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.movie questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .movie domain?
.movie is a generic extension for films, cinema projects and movie discovery. It is a descriptive label, not a claim of ownership, distribution rights or review authority.
How much does a .movie domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare first-year, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at registrar checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .movie registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Who is a .movie domain best for?
.movie is strongest for movies, cinema projects and film discovery. The extension is a context signal, so publish the evidence, service details and operator identity that make that signal credible.
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