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Keep track of content you want to watch later and organize your favorite movies and TV shows with Popcorn Vision’s watchlist and favorites features.
You need a TMDB account to use watchlist and favorites. Learn how to create an account.

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Watchlist

Your watchlist is a personal collection of movies and TV shows you want to watch later.

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Adding to Watchlist

There are several ways to add content to your watchlist:
When viewing a movie or TV show:
1

Find the Watchlist Button

Look for the bookmark icon button near the top of the page
2

Click to Add

Click the button - it will change from an outlined bookmark to a filled bookmark
3

Confirm

The button text changes to indicate it’s in your watchlist
When you’re not logged in, clicking the watchlist button will prompt you to log in first.

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Removing from Watchlist

To remove an item from your watchlist:
  1. Click the filled bookmark icon on any page where you see it
  2. The icon changes back to an outlined bookmark
  3. The item is instantly removed from your watchlist
Or from your profile:
  1. Go to /profile
  2. Scroll to your Watchlist section
  3. Find the item you want to remove
  4. Click the bookmark icon on that item
  5. It’s immediately removed from the list

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Viewing Your Watchlist

Access your complete watchlist:
1

Navigate to Profile

Click your profile icon in the navigation bar and select Profile, or go directly to /profile
2

Find Watchlist Section

Your watchlist appears as one of three sections on your profile
3

Browse Content

Scroll through your saved items with:
  • Poster images
  • Title and release year
  • Rating information
  • Quick access to full details

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Organizing Your Watchlist

Sort your watchlist to find what you want to watch:

Created At

When you added it (newest first by default)

Release Date

When it was released or will air

Popularity

How popular it is right now

Rating

Community rating (highest first)
To change sorting:
  1. Use the Sort dropdown in the top-right of your profile
  2. Select your preferred sort method
  3. Toggle between Ascending ↑ and Descending ↓ order
  4. Your choice applies to all collections
Sorting by “Created At” in descending order shows what you most recently added - perfect for finding that movie you just bookmarked!

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Favorites

Favorites are movies and TV shows you love and want to mark as your personal favorites.

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Adding to Favorites

Mark content as a favorite from any page:
1

Find the Favorite Button

Look for the star icon button (usually near the watchlist button)
2

Click to Favorite

Click the button - the star fills in with color
3

Instant Save

The item is immediately added to your favorites
The favorite button shows a filled yellow star when an item is in your favorites.

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Removing from Favorites

Unfavorite content just as easily:
  1. Click the filled star icon anywhere you see it
  2. The star becomes outlined again
  3. The item is removed from your favorites
Or from your profile:
  1. Visit /profile
  2. Find the item in your Favorites section
  3. Click the star icon on that item
  4. It’s immediately removed

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Viewing Your Favorites

See all your favorite movies and shows:
1

Go to Profile

Navigate to /profile via your profile menu
2

Favorites Section

Your favorites appear in the first section
3

Browse Collection

View all favorited content with poster grids and quick access to details

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Organizing Favorites

Sort your favorites using the same options as watchlist:
  • Created At: When you favorited it
  • Release Date: Original release date
  • Popularity: Current popularity
  • Rating: Community rating
Change sort order using the dropdown menu on your profile.

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Filtering by Content Type

Both watchlist and favorites support filtering:
1

Access Type Filter

On your profile page, find the content type dropdown (usually in the top bar)
2

Select Type

Choose:
  • Movies: Show only movies
  • TV Shows: Show only TV shows
3

View Filtered Results

All three sections (Favorites, Watchlist, Rated) update to show only the selected type
Use this filter when you’re specifically looking for a movie to watch tonight or a new series to start.

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Watchlist vs. Favorites: Which to Use?

✅ Movies/shows you haven’t watched yet
✅ Content you want to watch later
✅ Temporary bookmarks
✅ Recommendations from friends
✅ Upcoming releases you’re interested inThink of it as: “To watch queue”

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Managing Your Collections

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Bulk Viewing

Your profile displays up to 20 items per section initially:
  • Scroll down within each section to load more
  • Infinite scroll loads additional items automatically
  • Loading indicators show when fetching more content

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Item Details

Each item in your collections shows:
  • Poster image: Visual identification
  • Title: Movie or show name
  • Year: Release year
  • Rating: Community average rating (⭐ score)
  • Your rating: If you’ve rated it (shown on rated items)
Click any item to view its full detail page with complete information, cast, crew, trailers, and more.

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Quick Actions

On your profile, each item has quick action buttons:
  • Bookmark icon: Remove from watchlist
  • Star icon: Remove from favorites
  • Trash icon: Delete your rating (on rated items)

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Syncing with TMDB

Your watchlist and favorites automatically sync with TMDB:

From Popcorn Vision to TMDB

Actions in Popcorn Vision appear on TMDB.org within seconds

From TMDB to Popcorn Vision

Changes on TMDB sync to Popcorn Vision when you refresh or log in
Sync happens in real-time for actions you take in Popcorn Vision. If you make changes on TMDB.org, refresh your Popcorn Vision profile to see updates.

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Best Practices

Regularly review your watchlist and remove items you:
  • Have already watched
  • Are no longer interested in
  • Should move to favorites
This keeps your watchlist actionable and focused.
Build your favorites collection as a curated list of movies and shows you’d recommend. It becomes a great reference when:
  • Friends ask for recommendations
  • You want to rewatch something
  • You’re showing off your taste in films
Add items to favorites AND rate them. This:
  • Helps you remember why it’s a favorite
  • Contributes to TMDB’s community ratings
  • Lets you sort favorites by your personal ratings
Add upcoming movies and shows to your watchlist as soon as they’re announced. Then:
  • Sort by release date to see what’s coming soon
  • Get reminded when scrolling your watchlist
  • Be ready when they’re released

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Privacy & Visibility

Your Popcorn Vision watchlist and favorites are private to you. However, since they sync with TMDB, your TMDB privacy settings apply:
  • By default, TMDB lists are public
  • You can change privacy settings at TMDB.org
  • Check TMDB’s privacy documentation for details
While Popcorn Vision doesn’t have built-in sharing, your favorites are synced to TMDB where they may be visible based on your TMDB privacy settings.

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Troubleshooting

If the watchlist or favorite button doesn’t work:
  1. Make sure you’re logged in
  2. Check your internet connection
  3. Wait a moment - it may be processing
  4. Refresh the page and try again
  5. Log out and log back in
If content you added doesn’t show in your profile:
  1. Refresh the profile page
  2. Check the content type filter (Movies vs. TV)
  3. Verify the item was successfully added (button filled)
  4. Log out and log in to refresh your session
If your Popcorn Vision lists don’t match TMDB.org:
  1. Give it a few minutes for sync
  2. Refresh both pages
  3. Log out and log back in on both platforms
  4. Verify you’re using the same TMDB account
If clicking the filled icon doesn’t remove the item:
  1. Make sure you’re clicking the correct icon
  2. Wait for the loading spinner to complete
  3. Refresh the page to verify the change
  4. Try again from the detail page instead of profile

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Next Steps

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