Over the years, Warner Bros. has tried to monetize its catalog of older movies through different subscription streaming services, including FilmStruck — which it shut down less than a year after it launched in 2018.

Warner Bros. has unexpectedly released over 30 classic and obscure films for free on YouTube. The playlist includes a bizarre mix of well-regarded classics and critically panned films. Titles range from 'The Mission' and 'Michael Collins' to 'Dungeons & Dragons' and 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash.

Most of these offerings aren’t available on the Warner Bros. streaming platform, Max. There’s no explanation as to why the entertainment giant has made these movies free to watch on YouTube, or why this perplexing set of films was selected, but it’s one less barrier to accessing some (admittedly obscure) content without a subscription or paywall.