No, the initial 123Movies were closed in 2018, though untrustworthy mirror sites continue to run with frequent downtimes, advertisements, and malware attacks. Instead, in the case of the 123Movies alternatives, the alternatives are the Crackle and Plex stable services, which provide an opportunity to stream safely. In 2025, these clones can be annoying and dangerous to users because they are likely to disappear as the user is subjected to DMCA takedown.