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New Releases
Dog Man
Emmy® winner Peter Hastings ("The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants") directs this animated adaptation of the bestselling and beloved book series by Dav Pilkey. When a life-saving surgery fuses a police officer and a dog together, Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve. As Dog Man embraces his new identity, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
One of Them Days
Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
The Unbreakable Boy
A young boy with both a rare brittle-bone disease and autism transforms everyone around him with his joyous, funny, and life-affirming world view.
A Complete Unknown
New York, 1961. A young Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, forging relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise which culminates in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide.
Gladiator 2
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Juror #2
From legendary filmmaker Clint Eastwood comes Juror #2 which follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
Moana 2
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Explore the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands as Disney presents "Mufasa: The Lion King." Follow Rafiki as he recounts the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara — daughter of Simba and Nala — with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, who is heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, "Mufasa: The Lion King" is directed by Barry Jenkins, written by Jeff Nathanson, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, executive produced by Peter Tobyansen and features songs by the award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Piece by Piece
"Piece by Piece" is an unparalleled motion picture experience that captures the magic and brilliance of 13-time Grammy® award winner and two-time Oscar® nominee Pharrell Williams. An entertainment multihyphenate known for thinking outside of the box with trailblazing new ideas, Pharrell collaborates with Oscar® winner Morgan Neville ("20 Feet from Stardom") to defy genres and expectations, transporting audiences into a LEGO® world where anything is possible.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance.
Sweethearts
From director Jordan Weiss, this hilarious and relatable buddy comedy follows college freshmen Ben (Nico Hiraga) and Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) as they struggle through their first semester while still tethered to their long-distance high school sweethearts. After realizing their relationships are holding them back, the friends decide to pull a "Turkey Dump" by breaking up with their significant others the night before Thanksgiving. With help from newly out Palmer (Caleb Hearon), Ben and Jamie test the boundaries of their co-dependent friendship while attempting to end things by any means necessary. Sincere and seriously funny, Sweethearts centers on an all-too-real rite of passage as a trio of friends breaks free from the expectations placed on them over one wild and chaotic night.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm's Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
We Live in Time
Almut and Tobias are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together, falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family, a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Wicked
Wicked, one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, now arrives as a generation-defining cinematic event. The untold story of the witches of Oz, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet at Shiz University and forge an unlikely friendship — before their lives take different paths following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Their extraordinary adventures will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Family Features
Dog Man
Emmy® winner Peter Hastings ("The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants") directs this animated adaptation of the bestselling and beloved book series by Dav Pilkey. When a life-saving surgery fuses a police officer and a dog together, Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve. As Dog Man embraces his new identity, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Lilo & Stitch
Get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet. As he wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo, and together they learn about loyalty, friendship and 'ohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.
A Cinderella Story
Deep in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Sam (Hilary Duff), a modern-day Cinderella, finds her Prince Charming (Chad Michael Murray) on the Internet. Despite the comically malevolent efforts of her stepmother and stepsisters to keep her at work in their diner, Sam dreams of meeting her online soul mate at the high school Halloween dance. Now, Sam discovers that outward appearances can be deceiving--and that even in the San Fernando Valley stories can have a happy ending in A Cinderella Story.
Despicable Me 3
Illumination, who brought moviegoers "Despicable Me" and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, "Despicable Me 2" and "Minions," continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in "Despicable Me 3." After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother—a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footsteps—one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.
Despicable Me 4
The most loveable criminal mastermind and his army of incomprehensible, yet adorable, yellow minions are back for a fourth instalment filled with outrageous adventures and family shenanigans. The global-hit movies have grown to become the highest-grossing animated film franchise, led by spectacular and hilarious cast members Steve Carrell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove and newcomer comedy-legend Will Ferrell.
Elemental
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: How much they actually have in common.
Freaky Friday
Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY is the extremely funny and heartwarming comedy everyone will love. Dr. Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) have one thing in common -- they don't relate to each other on anything. Not clothes or men or Anna's passion to be in a rock band. Nothing. Then one night a little mystic mayhem changes their lives and they wake up to the biggest freak-out ever. Tess and Anna are trapped inside each other's body! But Tess's wedding is Saturday and the two must find a way to switch back -- fast! Literally forced to walk in each other's shoes, will they gain respect and understanding for the other's point of view?
Moana
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, an epic adventure about a spirited teen who sets sail on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors' unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) meets the once mighty demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana discovers the one thing she's always sought: her own identity.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Explore the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands as Disney presents "Mufasa: The Lion King." Follow Rafiki as he recounts the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara — daughter of Simba and Nala — with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, who is heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, "Mufasa: The Lion King" is directed by Barry Jenkins, written by Jeff Nathanson, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, executive produced by Peter Tobyansen and features songs by the award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Nanny McPhee
Emma Thompson lends both her Oscar®-winning acting and writing talents to this screen adaptation of Nanny McPhee, the story of a magical nanny charged with caring for the seven worst children in the world. Reminiscent of P.L. Traver's creation of Mary Poppins, Nanny McPhee is a dour, cartoonishly ugly woman who proves a remarkably effective disciplinarian and caretaker for the unruly brood. A fanciful film brought to life with a twisted visual imagination and clever storytelling, Nanny McPhee is a wildly charming children's tale that will continue to delight generations for years to come. Also starring Colin Firth and Angela Lansbury.
Paddington 2
Following the worldwide hit Paddington, one of the most successful family films of all time, this much-anticipated sequel finds Paddington (Ben Whishaw) happily settled with the Brown family in London, where he has become a popular member of the local community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy's hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber's antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it's up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
From the creative minds behind the Toy Story films and Ratatouille comes this hilarious, action-packed animated adventure about a seemingly ordinary family with an incredible secret. Known to the world as superheroes Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob Parr and his wife Helen were among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs to live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction.
Ratatouille
From the creators of Cars and The Incredibles comes a breakthrough comedy that lets you experience Paris from an all-new perspective!
Shrek
Shrek goes on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of his loveable Donkey and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance.
Tangled
When the kingdom's most wanted-and most charming-bandit, Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi), hides out in a mysterious tower, he's taken hostage by Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn's curious captor, who's looking for her ticket out of the tower where she's been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief, and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse (Maximus), an over-protective chameleon (Pascal), and a gruff gang of pub thugs.
The Incredibles
From the creative minds behind the Toy Story films and Ratatouille comes this hilarious, action-packed animated adventure about a seemingly ordinary family with an incredible secret. Known to the world as superheroes Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob Parr and his wife Helen were among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs to live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction.
The Prince of Egypt
An epic adventure that captivated movie audiences the world over in this familiar tale of two brothers - one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. As one becomes the ruler of a powerful empire and the other the chosen leader of his people, their final confrontation will forever change the world.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
From the creators of Cars and The Incredibles comes a breakthrough comedy that lets you experience Paris from an all-new perspective!
TV Series
Band of Brothers
Bluey Season 03 Compiles
Girl Meets Farm
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mom
Parks and Recreation
Abbott Elementary
Batwheels
Bob's Burgers
Chopped
Deadliest Catch
Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse
Friends
Grey's Anatomy
How I Met Your Mother
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Married to Real Estate
Suits
The Middle
The Real Housewives of New York City
Live TVDue to licensing restrictions, free live TV may not be available onboard WiFi-enabled international flights.
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Blue Bayou
From award-winning writer/director Justin Chon ("Gook"), Blue Bayou is the moving and timely story of a uniquely American family fighting for their future. Antonio LeBlanc (Chon), a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the Louisiana bayou, is married to the love of his life Kathy (Academy Award winner® Alicia Vikander) and step-dad to their beloved daughter Jessie. Struggling to make a better life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past when he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.
Turning Red
Disney and Pixar's "Turning Red" introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she "poofs" into a giant red panda! Directed by Academy Award® winner Domee Shi (Pixar short "Bao") and produced by Lindsey Collins. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.
Crazy Rich Asians
Native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her boyfriend to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She is unprepared to learn that he has neglected to mention a few key details about his life.
Life of Pi
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this visual masterpiece from Oscar® Winner Ang Lee, based on the best-selling novel. After a cataclysmic shipwreck, young Pi Patel finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with only one other survivor – a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Bound by the need to survive, the two are cast on an epic journey that must be seen to be believed.
Moana 2
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.
Mulan
A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a warrior in order to save her father. A live-action feature film based on Disney's 'Mulan'.
Stay ConnectedWhere available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
Keeping you connected to what matters to you–even when you're in the air. Access the portal to enjoy free textingTexting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi). and $8 Internet.Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
Free Texting
Keep those texts flying with iMessage and WhatsApp on your personal device. Visit the Texting page in Portal to activate service.
$8 Internet
Go online to check email, browse social media, or snag a dinner reservation for just $8 (free for our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers) per device from takeoff to landing.
Note: In order to provide a better experience, we may prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications, websites, and video conferencing services. In consideration of the public environment onboard we may also restrict potentially offensive online content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before your flight
Our Inflight Entertainment Portal1 features a flight tracker, texting2, movies, TV series on demand, and live TV3—all for free! Or purchase Internet4 to browse and stream from popular services for $8 per device from takeoff to landing.
Our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers have access to Free Internet. Free Internet may be authorized by A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers on up to three devices per flight on their day of travel. A-List Preferred Members who purchase a Business Select Fare may authorize up to six devices per flight on their day of travel.
1 Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
2 Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
3 Due to licensing restrictions, free live TV may not be available onboard WiFi-enabled international flights.
4 Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
We are excited to bring in-seat power to our aircraft beginning this year. Once installed, aircraft will feature USB-A and USB-C ports on each seat back, which are capable of delivering up to 60W of power.
Be sure to charge your device before boarding while we work to bring this functionality to all aircraft in our fleet.
Closed captions are available for movies, TV series, and Live TV when they have been made available by our providers.
During your flight
- Activate airplane mode with WiFi turned on.
- Choose "SouthwestWiFi" from the network list.
- Follow the prompt or visit www.southwestwifi.com in your browser.
Our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers have access to Free Internet. From the hamburger menu, select "A-List Preferred & Business Select" to authorize your device using either your Rapid Rewards information or flight confirmation number.
Free Internet may be authorized by A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers on up to three devices per flight on their day of travel. A-List Preferred Members who purchase a Business Select Fare may authorize up to six devices per flight on their day of travel.
You can use approved WiFi-enabled devices gate-to-gate, once onboard the aircraft. Please make sure your device is switched to "airplane mode" with "WiFi" turned on once the aircraft doors are closed. Connectivity is available for taxi, takeoff, and landing.
Internet connectivity may not be available for the full duration of flights to/from select international destinations.
On Viasat equipped aircraft you may purchase Internet on one device and then transfer access to a different device. Using the new device, select "Swap Device" in the hamburger menu and follow the prompts to transfer service.
This feature is not available on Anuvu equipped aircraft.
Technical Help
We're sorry to hear that there were some bumps along the way. Please confirm that your device meets the minimum requirements for the Inflight Entertainment Portal. Southwest is unable to provide technical support, but you may email us by visiting the Southwest Help Center to report any problems you had with your onboard experience.
Please note that utilizing privacy browser modes or VPN functionality (such as Apple Private Relay) may impact product availability. You may also try resetting your browsing data according to the manufacturer's instructions for a smoother experience.
Using certain privacy functionality, including the use of VPNs like Apple Private Relay, may prevent some features from operating as expected. Please consider disabling these functions to better enjoy your inflight entertainment experience.
We accept the following payment options:
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Venmo
We're sorry to hear that there were some bumps along the way. If you need help with your purchase please email us by visiting the Southwest Help Center.
The Inflight Entertainment Portal is supported on devices that meet the minimum requirements below. Browser support is limited to most recent version in addition to one previous version. Other devices and browsers may provide limited functionality.
Please note that utilizing privacy browser modes or VPN functionality (such as Apple Private Relay) may impact product availability.
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1 Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
2 Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
3 Due to licensing restrictions, free live TV may not be available onboard WiFi-enabled international flights.
4 Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.