Setup Your Development

Learn how to authenticate and make your first API request with TMDb.

Authentication and API Key

To use the TMDb API, you need an API key. Sign up and generate one from the TMDb API settings.
TMDb supports API Key authentication and OAuth 2.0 for secure access. Learn more about authentication in the TMDb API documentation.

Make Your First API Call

Once you have your API key, you can make a simple GET request to fetch movie data. Use this sample request in your terminal:
curl -X GET "https://api.themoviedb.org/3/movie/popular?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY"
This returns a list of popular movies.
TMDb offers endpoints for movies, TV shows, search, and more. Browse the full list in the API reference.

Update Your Integration

Enhance your application by adding additional TMDb features. Now you’re ready to start building with TMDb! 🚀