[Kodi Download Movies Guide] – How to Download Movies and TV Shows on Kodi?

Updated on July 13, 2023

Streaming movies and TV shows on Kodi is many people's preferred choice yet when it happens that there is no network connection, you still can't access these streaming content. One good way to easily watch your favorite movies and TV at all times and places is to download them into your hard drive in advance. So you may wonder how to let Kodi download movies and TV shows. The following parts will introduce several good ways to attain the purpose.

Kodi goes with no media pre-installed. Whether you want to stream media content or download movies & TV shows on Kodi, you need to install proper add-ons. There are tons of add-ons available on Kodi and from third-party repositories for Kodi, which primarily focus on streaming services. However, few add-ons allow users to download movies. After the test for an extended period of time, we have handpicked three working and high-quality add-ons for Kodi download movies & TV shows.

Part 1. Download Movies & TV Shows on Kodi with Exodus Redux

Part 2. Kodi Download Movies & TV Shows via the Fen Add-on

Part 3. Download Movies on Kodi with Black and White Movies Kodi Add-on

The installation process is on the Kodi 18.6 Leia, and which applies to Kodi Krypton and Jarvis versions. Moreover, you're able to install the following add-ons on Firestick, Roku, Android, iOS, and other devices supporting Kodi.

Part 1. Download Movies & TV Shows on Kodi with Exodus Redux

Exodus Redux is the new version of the once extremely prevalent Kodi Exodus add-on, which features the same interface and logo of the original one and is enhanced with regular updates. Since the closure of Exodus, Exodus Redux has replaced it and become one of the best movie add-ons for Kodi. With the help of Exodus Redux, users can access a massive of latest and classic movies and TV shows involving in virtually all genres. Its multiple web scrapers support retrieving information and sources from websites to provide users with multiple entries to movies & TV shows in HD quality. Most importantly, one can save movies offline from Exodus Redux with easy setup.

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How to Download Movies & TV Shows on Kodi with Exodus Redux?

1. Open Kodi, select the Gear icon at the top left corner;

2. Select System;

3. Head to Add-ons, enable Unknown Source;

4. Select Yes to save the setting at the previous step;

5. Go back to the previous window, select File Manager;

6. Select Add source;

7. Select <None>;

8. Copy and paste https://i-a-c.github.io/, then select OK;

9. Name the source file as exodus, click OK;

10. Go back to the main interface, select Add-ons;

11. Hit the opening box icon at the top left corner;

12. Select Install from zip file;

13. Select exodus, then select repository.exodusredux.xxx.zip. When the installation is finished, you will receive a notification;

14. Select Install from repository;

15. Select Exodus Redux Repo;

16. Select Video add-ons > Exodus Redux;

17. Click the Install button;

18. Open the installed Exodus Redux add-on via Add-ons on the main screen > Video add-ons;

19. Select Downloads on Exodus Redux;

20. Enable Downloads;

21. Hit Movies below the Enable Downloads option, select a path for downloaded files, select OK;

22. Do the same with the TV Shows option;

23. Select OK to save the changes;

24. Now select the movie or TV show you want to download. Just click to load the list of sources for the movie or TV show;

25. Right click on the source you want to download. A menu dialog will appear. Select Download;

26. A confirm download dialog will pop up. Select Confirm to download the media file to the directory you specified before.

The Venom Kodi add-on is a trimmed down fork of Exodus, which can also make Kodi download movies. If you're interested in it, follow the specific instruction to know how to install it: Install Working Venom Addon on Kodi Leia & Krypton

Part 2. Kodi Download Movies & TV Shows via the Fen Add-on

Fen is a lightweight and fast add-on from Tikipeter's Repository. It empowers users to watch a considerable number of on-demand movies and TV shows. There are detailed classifications of media content and handy search feature. Users can either type in a keyword to search for a movie or TV show gathered on the Fen Kodi add-on, or explore under each category, such as Top 10 Box Office, Blockbuster, Oscar Winners, Popular People and so on. Meanwhile, The Fen add-on supports Trakt that can track and sync the movies and TV shows you're watching across Netflix, Plex, Kodi, CyberFlix, etc. Here is how to download movies from Kodi using this add-on.

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How to Make Kodi Download Movies & TV Shows via the Fen Add-on

1. Open Kodi, enable Unknown sources;

2. Hit the Gear icon on the top left corner;

3. Select File manager;

4. Select Add source;

5. Select <None>;

6. Type in this URL: https://tikipeter.github.io. Click Ok;

7. Type a name for the source file, such as tikipeter. Click OK to save the changes;

8. On the home screen, select Add-ons;

9. Hit the box icon at the upper-left corner;

10. Select Install from zip file;

11. Select tikipeter > repository.tikipeter-xxx.zip; Soon, you will get a notification of the installation completion;

12. Select Install from repository;

13. Select Tikipeter's Repository > Video add-ons > Fen;

14. Open Fen when it is successfully installed on Kodi;

15. Head to Settings > Settings: Downloads to specify the Movie Directory and TV Shows Directory for saving downloads respectively. Please remember to select OK to save the settings;

16. Go back to the home screen of Fen and find the movie or TV show you want to download.

17. Click on the movie or TV show and it will instantly load all sources;

18. Right click on a source, select Download; ;

19. Select Confirm to start the download process.

Part 3. Black and White Movies Kodi Add-on for Movie & TV Shows Download

Black and White Movies is a good Kodi movie add-on for classic movie buffs. It is dedicated to old films from the years 1910 to 1960 covering over 10 genres. The Black and White add-on also offers the most direct way for Kodi movie free download. Just follow the steps below to learn how to download movies on Kodi via B&W Movie.

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How to Download Movies on Kodi with B&W Movie

Preparation: Black and White Movies can be installed from the MetalChris' Repository. First click to download the repository: MetalChris' Repository Download. You need to enable Unknown source option in Kodi as we have shown in the first 2 parts;

1. Launch Kodi, select Add-ons on the home screen;

2. Hit the box icon at the upper-left corner;

3. Select Install from zip file;

4. Navigate to the directory storing the downloaded MetalChris' Repository zip file and select the file;

5. When the MetalChris' Repository zip is successfully installed on Kodi, you will receive a prompt at the upper-right corner;

6. Select Install from Repository;

7. Select MetalChris' Repository > Video Add-ons > Black and White Movies;

8. Click the Install button on the info screen of the Black and White Movies add-on.

9. Open the Black and White Movies addon. There is a list of categories based on movie genres. If you want to search for a specific movie, hover your mouse cursor over the left side of the screen to extend the vertical menu, and there is a Search tool.

10. Right click on the movie you want to download, select Download File.

11. A download setting window will pop up for you to change the default Download Location;

12. B&W Movies will quickly retrieve the download URL and offers format options. Choose the one you need and start the download process.

In Summary

Letting Kodi download movies in advance can be exceptionally convenient when you're on a trip or can't able to access the network. Just try the three movie download add-ons above out.

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