5,733 domains, 75% actually activeMarkMonitor and CSC together exceed 20% of the marketNo registration restrictions

.movie Domain

.movie was registered with IANA on 12 March 2015, the same date as .express and .golf. It has 5,733 registered domains, with 74.60% active in the DNS zone. MarkMonitor and CSC Corporate Domains have a strong presence, together exceeding 20% of the market.

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2015 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

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Open Registration restrictions

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About the .MOVIE domain

What is the .MOVIE domain?

.movie is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital, registered in the IANA database on 12 March 2015 — the same date as .express and .golf. It has 5,733 domains worldwide, with 74.60% active in the DNS zone. The most telling part of its registrar profile is that, after GoDaddy (13.90%) and Namecheap (13.61%), MarkMonitor (12.35%) and CSC Corporate Domains (9.51%) appear in third and fourth place — together exceeding 20% of the market — both specialized in corporate brand protection. This suggests a very significant share of .movie registrations correspond to major film studios preemptively protecting movie titles, rather than independent film projects with active sites.

Extension .MOVIE

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2015

Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital); registered the same day as .express and .golf

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .MOVIE

Who is the .MOVIE domain for?

These are the most common situations where .MOVIE is the ideal extension.

Official movie sites

The most direct use: promotional pages for film releases.

Defensive title registration by studios

The dominant pattern in the real data: major studios protecting movie names through specialized registrars like MarkMonitor and CSC.

Independent production companies

Small studios and production companies showcasing their film projects.

Film festivals

Sites for film festivals and competitions.

Film criticism and review media

Platforms focused on reviews, analysis and film news.

Movie ticketing platforms

Ticketing services focused on film screenings.

.MOVIE vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .MOVIE with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.movie This page	Films, studios and film criticism	None	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.film	Film in general (variant)	None	Contact us
.tv	Television and video in general	None formal	Contact us

Registration process

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Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .MOVIE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .MOVIE domain

Who manages the .movie domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital. It was registered with IANA on 12 March 2015, the same day as .express and .golf.

Why do MarkMonitor and CSC appear among .movie's registrars?

Both firms are specialized in corporate brand protection, suggesting major film studios register movie titles preemptively under this extension.

Are there restrictions on registering a .movie domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove film production activity.

Is .movie a good choice for my film project?

Yes, with 74.60% of registered domains actually active, it is an extension with good real adoption, though it coexists with notable defensive use by major studios.

How much does a .movie domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .movie domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .movie domain was registered with IANA on 12 March 2015, along with .express and .golf, and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With 5,733 domains registered and 74.60% actually active, its registrar profile — with MarkMonitor and CSC Corporate Domains together exceeding 20% — reveals significant defensive title-protection use by major studios, alongside genuine use by production companies and film media. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your film project.