How to watch Rakuten TV on Virgin TV

Looking for something to watch for your next movie night? Rakuten TV offers the latest movies to buy, thousands of movies and TV shows to watch for free, and free Live TV channels, all in one easy-to-use app on our V6, Virgin TV 360 and Stream boxes.

It's also the new home for movie purchases on Virgin TV. From 1 November 2026, any movies and TV Box Sets you've bought through Virgin Media Store will be available to watch on Rakuten TV after you have set up an account.

So, whether you're a thrill-seeker watching through your fingers during the tense bits or someone who'd rather snuggle up with a cosy feel-good flick, here's everything you need to know about Rakuten TV on Virgin TV.

If you've bought movies or TV Box Sets through Virgin Media Store, you can transfer your purchases to a Rakuten TV account and continue watching them through the Rakuten TV app.

To get started, sign in to your Virgin Media Store account and then follow the migration instructions to set up a Rakuten TV account and transfer your library. Once transferred, your purchased titles will appear in your Rakuten TV library alongside the other entertainment available through the app.

To find out more, read our full guide on transferring your Virgin Media Store purchases to Rakuten TV.

You can dive straight in through the app or tune into the five dedicated Rakuten TV channels available on our Stream and 360 boxes, giving you access to round‑the‑clock entertainment on the silver screen.

Via the Rakuten TV App on our TV boxes

Rakuten TV has a dedicated app you can access on our V6, 360 or Stream box. Head to Apps > Rakuten TV to start watching.

Via the five Rakuten TV channels available on our Stream or 360 boxes

If you’ve got a 360 or Stream box, not only do you get on-demand access to the Rakuten TV app through the Virgin TV box, but also five Rakuten TV FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels as part of a broadband and TV package.

Available on Virgin TV channels 460 to 464, family film night has never been better:

• Rakuten TV Top Movies (Channel 460)

• Rakuten TV Action (Channel 461)

• Rakuten TV Drama (Channel 462)

• Rakuten TV Comedy (Channel 463)

• Rakuten TV Sci Fi  (Channel 464)

Rakuten TV’s themed channels appear in the Virgin TV Guide with their channel logo and description. From there, you can select the one that interests you which opens the Rakuten TV app so you can enjoy your new channel.

Please note, if you watch TV on our TiVo® box, you will not be able to access our themed channels. But it’s super easy to upgrade to our latest Virgin TV box by contacting us on 0345 454 1111 (or call 150 from a Virgin Media phone).

Rakuten TV is all about movies, with a catalogue packed with different genres to suit whatever mood you’re in. Whether you’re after a big blockbuster hit, something for family movie night or a feel-good comedy, there’s plenty to discover.

If you’re after something that’ll keep you hooked, there’s a great selection of dramas packed with compelling stories, memorable characters and plenty of twists.

Prefer something a little more out there? The sci-fi and adventure selection is full of imaginative worlds, action and edge-of-your-seat moments, making it easy to escape into another world for a couple of hours.

And when you fancy learning a thing or two, Rakuten TV also has a selection of documentaries covering everything from nature and science to music, culture and real-life stories. So, whether you’re after a gripping drama, a sci-fi adventure, a good laugh or a great doc, there’s plenty to discover.