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The beginning of a new year from My neighbor Full of anticipation for all the wonderful things you will see. You can become addicted to an underrated show, enjoy the return of one of your favorite shows, or stream a new Best Picture Oscar winner from your couch. Envisioning upcoming entertainment is better when you don’t take into account the price of watching it He could Change – and it already is.
2026 has already brought increases in services you might use to stream shows, movies, music, and live TV, like Paramount Plus, Spotify, and Sling. Streaming inflation Or not, you probably won’t be taking a complete break from streaming this year, so we’re tracking every price rise from 2025 onwards. If you reach your spending limit, you can Cancels, Recycling services Or scouts for Discounts.
2026 High streaming prices
Crunchyroll (February 2026)
the Anime streaming service Crunchyroll announced a Prices rise on February 2including increasing the entry-level fan subscription for the first time since 2019. Crunchyroll has closed its ad-supported free tier About a month ago.
With this increase, which applies to new customers and begins March 4 for existing customers, Crunchyroll’s ad-free plans now cost $10 per month. a fanAnd $14 for Mega Fan and $18 for Ultimate Fan — an increase of $2 across plans.
Amazon Music (February 2026)
Amazon Music Individual Unlimited Plans Recently rose to $13 per month (or $12 per month for Prime members – both $1). Family plans increased by $2 to $22 per month. Pricing went into effect on February 3 for new customers, and existing subscribers will pay more on or after March 5. Amazon Music Unlimited has also adjusted prices In 2025.
Paramount Plus (January 2026)
If you missed Paramount Plus in mid-January Price increaseThat may be because details surfaced two months ago, in November 2025. When the increase arrived, it brought the price of ad-supported Essential from $8 per month, or $60 per year, to $9 per month, or $90 per year. Paramount PlusThe ad-free version, Premium, has risen from $13 per month to $14 and $120 per year to $140.
Spotify (January 2026)
Spotify It was added to the pile of price hikes with its January 15 announcement. The updates included a $1 increase to the Individual Premium plan, effective immediately for starters, and in February for existing subscribers. Prices for Individuals have increased to $13 per month, Premium Duo to $19, Premium Family to $22, and Premium Student to $7.
Sling TV (January 2026)
Live TV streaming service Sling has changed prices for its Blue packages in some regions. that it increased in the markets Where at least one local ABC, Fox, or NBC station is available. Blue now costs an additional $9 (up from $5) if you have all three locals, and an additional $4 (no fee) if you have one or two. While newcomers saw the change in January, existing customers won’t be affected until their billing date on or after February 20.
2025 flowing prices rise
HBO Max (October 2025)
HBO Max has raised prices On October 21coinciding with the launch of the new series It: Welcome to Derry and I Love LA. The basic ad-supported tier increased by $1 to $11 per month, and the standard ad-free tier increased by $1.50 to $18.50 per month. The ad-free premium tier jumped from $2 to $23 per month.
The increase affected new customers immediately and existing customers in the first billing cycle on or after November 20. Disney’s streaming increases went into effect the same day, sending the price higher HBO Max, Hulu, and Disney+ Packages.
HBO Max streaming prices in October 2025
| Previous price (monthly) | New price (monthly) | Previous price (annual) | New price (annual) | |
| HBO Max Basic with ads | $10 | $11 | $100 | $110 |
| HBO Max Standard | $17 | $18.50 | $170 | $185 |
| HBO Max Premium | $21 | $23 | $210 | $230 |
Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Select, and Hulu Plus Live TV (October 2025)
Perhaps the wildest ride of 2025 is owned by Disney. that it Increases extended to Standalone Disney+, Hulu and Choose ESPN plans, as well as bundle plans and Hulu Plus Live TV plans. Notably, ad-free Hulu, the Disney Plus bundle, and ad-free Hulu did not see an increase. The changes went into effect on the same day as the HBO Max increase — October 21 — and apply to existing customers on or after that date.
Disney streaming prices october 2025
| Previous price (with ads) | New price (with ads) | Previous price (no ads) | New price (no ads) | |
| Disney Plus | $10 | $12 | $16 | $19 |
| Holo | $10 | $12 | $19 | No change |
| Choose ESPN | $12 | $13 | — | — |
| Disney Plus and Hulu package | $11 | $13 | $20 | No change |
| Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle | $17 | $20 | $27 | $30 |
| Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max | $17 | $20 | $30 | $33 |
| Hulu Plus Live TV (with Disney Plus and ESPN Select) | $83 | $90 | $96 | $100 |
| Hulu Plus Live TV only | $82 | $89 | — | — |
DirecTV (October 2025)
The price increases may have affected DirecTV customers’ bills on or after October 5, according to Support page Which directs customers to log in to learn more. A DirecTV representative told CNET that the company was delivering the update directly to customers and did not have details to share.
Philo (September 2025)
On September 30, budget live TV show Philo increased viewership The price of its basic plan and adding access to ad-supported HBO Max and Discovery Plus. The subscription price has risen by $5 to $33, with existing Core customers paying more on or after October 30.
Apple TV (August 2025)
Before that Rebranding to Apple TVthe streaming device formerly known as Apple TV Plus Got high $3 On August 21. The ad-free service now costs $13 per month.
Peacock (July 2025)
Ad-supported and ad-free versions of Peacock It rose $3 in Julybringing the price of Premium to $11 per month and the price of Premium Plus to $17 per month. Peacock has also begun testing a new $8 per month fee He chooses Levels up with current seasons of NBC and Bravo shows. Annual plans increased by $30, and changes went into effect for existing customers on or after August 22.
Netflix (January 2025)
It’s been over a year since Netflix last raised prices. Popular streaming service Update price from its ad-based plan in 2025 for the first time since its launch in 2022 — increasing it by $1 to $8 per month. The streamer also increased its ad-free Standard plan by $2.50 to $18 per month, and increased its ad-free Premium plan by $2 to $25 per month.
Netflix streaming prices January 2025
| Previous price (monthly) | New price (monthly) | |
| Netflix is standard with ads | $7 | $8 |
| Netflix standard | $15.50 | $18 |
| Netflix Premium | $23 | $25 |
Low running prices
Fubo (January 2026)
A less common occurrence in the world of live streaming, fubo Some price reductions have begun Amid a carriage dispute with NBCUniversal. Fubo has reduced its monthly Pro and Elite subscriptions by $11 to $74 and $84 respectively, with existing customers paying less on or after January 1. More about the dispute And the loss of NBCUniversal channels from Fubo.