Dali - Movies & TV Shows WordPress Theme 1.0.1

The Dali theme is a high-impact, modern WordPress template designed specifically for video-centric websites, ranging from personal video blogs to full-scale streaming platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime. Developed by MadrasThemes (the creators of the famous Electro and Vodi themes), it focuses on high-capacity media management.

As of early 2026, it is considered a premier choice for "OTT" (Over-The-Top) media services due to its integration with the Full Site Editor (FSE) and Elementor.

Key Entertainment Features

Built for MAS Videos: Dali relies on the MAS Videos plugin (developed by the same team), which provides the heavy lifting for managing Movies, TV Shows, and Videos. It functions similarly to WooCommerce but is optimized for video metadata.

Streaming Platform Layouts: Includes pre-built homepages for various entertainment models:

Streaming Home: Inspired by modern interfaces like Disney+ or HBO.

App Style: A layout designed to look like a mobile application.

Modern & Dark Modes: Essential for cinema-themed sites to reduce eye strain.

Cast & Crew Management: Allows you to create dedicated profiles for actors and directors, linking them to their respective films and shows.

FSE & Elementor Support: You have the choice to use the modern Block Editor (Gutenberg) with 48+ custom blocks or the traditional Elementor drag-and-drop experience.

Episode Management: A structured system for TV shows that organizes content by Season and Episode, making it easy for users to binge-watch series.

Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Developer

MadrasThemes

Page Builder

Elementor & Gutenberg (FSE)

Framework

Bootstrap 4.x / 5.x

Primary Plugin

MAS Videos (Required)

WP Compatibility

Optimized for WordPress 6.x

Customization

6 Homepages, Dark/Light versions, and 48+ Blocks

Why Choose Dali?

Dali is unique because it is one of the few entertainment themes that fully embraces the WordPress Full Site Editing (FSE) era. This means you aren't limited to a rigid "Theme Settings" panel; you can edit your headers, footers, and archive pages directly through the WordPress site editor.

Best For

Streaming Startups: If you are launching a niche VOD service.

Review Sites: Professional critics who want to list movies with ratings.

Live Sports Portals: Using the specialized "Home App" layout to showcase upcoming games.

Video Content Creators: YouTubers looking for a premium "hub" for their series.

Design Tip: To get the most out of Dali, ensure your video thumbnails are of high quality and consistent aspect ratios (usually 16:9 for videos and 2:3 for movie posters). The theme relies heavily on these visuals to create the "Netflix look."

Would you like me to find a guide on how to use the MAS Videos plugin with Dali, or are you interested in a comparison with its predecessor, Vodi?