On the same page, Microsoft directed users to sign up for Movies Anywhere if they aren't already members, which makes purchased content available across platforms, and to shop at other media stores including Amazon's Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.

Without warning, Microsoft has discontinued sales and rentals of digital movies and TV shows for Xbox and Windows.

On July 18, Microsoft suddenly ceased offering purchases and rentals for movies and TV shows on PC and Xbox. The change comes as a surprise to fans of the service, but users will still be able to access past purchases on Microsoft's Movies & TV app, at least for now.