As Black Friday approaches, consumers are looking for the best deals on a wide range of products and services, including their favorite streaming subscriptions.
Streaming platforms routinely offer major deals during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday time frame, and this year is no different.
Why It Matters
Shoppers can save a significant amount of money by timing their subscription purchases around Black Friday.
In previous Black Fridays, Hulu offered subscriptions as low as 99 cents, while Max offered 6 months of streaming for just $2.99 per month.
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime has historically offered up to 50 percent off movies and TV shows. There’s also typically a 75 percent discount on a two-month subscription for channels like Paramount+ and MGM+.
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is charging $5.99 for six months as part of a Black Friday deal with Prime Video added on. That’s a total savings of $42.
AMC+
AMC+ is offering several Black Friday deals this year.
If you prefer AMC+ with ads, you can pay $1.75 per month for two months. That’s a significant savings compared to the usual $6.99 monthly price.
Meanwhile, AMC+ Premium is available for $2.50 monthly for two months, down from $9.99 monthly.
BET+
BET+ will give viewers unlimited access to BET programs for just $1.50 a month during its Black Friday sale.
Some of the top shows to watch on the platform include All the Queen’s Men, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, Love & Hip-Hop and Basketball Wives.
Starz
Viewers can pay just $2.75 for a Starz subscription. That’s a 75 percent discount from the typical $10.99 monthly price.
The deal is available temporarily for two months before the price goes back up.
Hulu
New Hulu subscribers can get the streaming service for just 99 cents monthly for an entire year if they sign up during Black Friday. The regular cost is $9.99, meaning shoppers will save more than $100 over the course of a year.
Peacock
Last year, Peacock offered new subscribers access to the Premium plan for $1.99 monthly for six months or $19.99 for the first year.
Paramount
Roku announced that on November 25, the Paramount Plus Essential and Premium plans will be available for $2.99 per month for two months.
What People Are Saying
Kevin Thompson, finance expert and founder/CEO of 9i Capital Group, previously told Newsweek: “As cord-cutting continues, streaming has become the dominant choice for entertainment, but many are finding it just as costly—if not more—than traditional cable…To save money, consumers should review their streaming subscriptions and compare their total monthly costs to traditional cable. If expenses are higher, it may be time to cut back or consolidate.”
What Happens Next
Most Black Friday deals disappear after the holiday, so shoppers should act fast to secure the first few months of their subscription at a lower price.