Introduction
At the start of 2026, iQIYI launched a new lineup of movies covering suspense, comedy, sci-fi and other genres, attracting attention from Chinese film and television fans worldwide. Many users in Chile also want to watch these contents synchronously, but have encountered obstacles due to geo-restrictions. This article will introduce the channels for Chilean users to access iQIYI's New Year movie lineup, as well as feasible solutions to bypass geo-restrictions.
Official Channels for Chilean Users to Access iQIYI's 2026 New Year Movie Lineup
First, Chilean users can check iQIYI's 2026 New Year movie lineup through official platforms. Currently, the iQIYI International client supports access in multiple countries and regions including Chile. Without special operations, users can find the complete New Year lineup in the "New Releases" section of the client.
The lineup includes top domestic suspense films, family-friendly comedies, realistic dramas and other genres. Each movie is marked with release time, plot synopsis and cast information. Users can also set release reminders through the "reservation" function of the lineup to avoid missing the contents they want to watch.
In addition, iQIYI International's official social media accounts, such as YouTube channel and Facebook page, will also update relevant information about the New Year lineup synchronously, including movie trailers and behind-the-scenes footage, making it convenient for Chilean users to learn about the movies in advance.
Core Reasons for iQIYI's Geo-Restrictions
Many Chilean users will receive the prompt "This video is only available in mainland China" when trying to access iQIYI's domestic version content. This is essentially geo-restrictions due to copyright authorization. The copyright of film and television content is usually purchased by regions. The movies on iQIYI's domestic version only have broadcasting authorization in mainland China, and cannot provide services in other countries and regions including Chile.
Copyright holders identify users' geographic locations through IP addresses. Once it is detected that the user is outside the authorized area, access rights will be directly restricted. This is a common copyright protection mechanism adopted by global video platforms.
In addition, there are differences between the lineups of iQIYI's domestic version and international version. The content of the international version has been regionally adjusted, and some domestic movies may not be available on the international version due to copyright issues, which is also one of the reasons why Chilean users cannot see the complete domestic New Year lineup.
Feasible Solutions to iQIYI's Geo-Restrictions for Chilean Users
If Chilean users want to watch the 2026 New Year lineup on iQIYI's domestic version, they can solve the geo-restriction problem through the following two compliant methods:
Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Tool
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can switch the user's IP address to an address in mainland China, thus bypassing the geographic location detection of the copyright holder. Users only need to choose a compliant VPN service that supports mainland China nodes. After successfully connecting, they can normally access iQIYI's domestic version and watch restricted content.
It should be noted that users should choose regular VPN services, avoid using unregistered tools, and abide by local network usage regulations and iQIYI's user agreement.
Purchase iQIYI Domestic Version Gift Cards or Ask Friends and Relatives to Recharge on Your Behalf
Some Chilean users may not be able to directly subscribe to iQIYI's domestic version due to payment method restrictions. In this case, they can purchase iQIYI domestic version gift cards through formal channels, or ask friends and relatives in mainland China to recharge the membership on their behalf, so as to unlock all the movie contents of the domestic version.
However, this method only solves the membership permission problem. Users still need to cooperate with a VPN tool to switch IP addresses to bypass geo-restrictions and access the content.
Notes for Chilean Users Watching iQIYI Content
Whether using the international version or accessing the domestic version via VPN, Chilean users need to pay attention to the following two points: First, they must abide by local network supervision regulations and avoid using illegal tools that may lead to account restrictions. Second, they should obtain membership rights through formal channels, and do not trust low-price membership services on third-party platforms, so as to avoid personal information leakage or property losses.
In addition, users should choose stable nodes when using VPN, otherwise problems such as picture freezing and loading failure may occur, affecting the viewing experience. If watching content on the international version, users can directly use local payment methods to subscribe to the membership without additional operations.
Summary
Users in Chile can access some of the 2026 New Year new movie resources through iQIYI International. If they want to watch the complete lineup of the domestic version, they can use a compliant VPN tool with a domestic version membership. During the operation, they must strictly abide by copyright regulations and local network policies, and choose formal channels to obtain services, so as to ensure their account security and viewing experience.
