Black Friday streaming deals 2026: What to expect and what to check
The streaming offers that usually return for Black Friday, what they cost after the promo, and how to tell a good deal from a teaser price.
Most streaming services cut their first few months to a few dollars for Black Friday, usually from Thanksgiving week through Cyber Monday. Last year the Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) was $4.99 a month for 12 months, Paramount+ was $2.99 a month for two months, and HBO Max and Starz were $2.99 a month as Hulu add-ons. As of October 29, no service had announced its 2026 offer.
Last updated Oct. 29, 2026. We update this page on Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Thanksgiving week, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Streaming devices to watch
Streaming sticks get some of the steadiest Black Friday discounts, and Amazon cuts its own Fire TV devices every year. These are the prices to beat. Our best streaming device guide compares them in more detail.
Faster than the old stick with a better remote, but no Dolby Vision. A good pick for a second TV at $29.99, its launch and Prime Day price. See our Fire TV Stick 4K review.
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Adds Dolby Vision and Wi-Fi 6E, and still runs Fire OS with sideloading. Its list price has gone up, so compare any Black Friday price with the $39 it sold for at October Prime Day.
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Dolby Vision and a simple menu with fewer ads than Fire TV. The list price is now $79.99, so wait for a Black Friday price closer to $35. The Streaming Stick Plus (4K, no Dolby Vision) is $59 at Amazon.
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New this fall with Wi-Fi 7, so a Black Friday discount is unlikely. The 2022 model may be cheaper while stock lasts. See our Apple TV 4K review.
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Last year Walmart cut an annual Walmart+ membership in half. Members get Peacock (with ads) or Paramount+ at no extra cost, plus free delivery.
Netflix and Prime Video rarely discount for Black Friday. If you want them cheaper, check whether your phone plan includes them; our Black Friday phone plan deals list which carriers bundle streaming.
What came back last Black Friday (2025)
| Service | 2025 Black Friday offer | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) | $4.99/mo for 12 months | Ad tiers only; renews at the full bundle price |
| Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited | $29.99/mo for 12 months | Renews at full price |
| Paramount+ (Essential or Premium) | $2.99/mo for 2 months | Full price from month 3 |
| HBO Max (Hulu add-on) | $2.99/mo for 12 months | Needs a Hulu base plan; HBO Max also ran $2.99/mo for 12 months on its own Basic With Ads plan |
| Starz (Hulu add-on) | $2.99/mo for 12 months | Hulu subscribers only |
| Peacock via Walmart+ | Over 50% off a year of Peacock with Walmart+ | Through a Walmart+ membership |
| Apple TV | $42 off six months | New and returning subscribers |
These offers aren't guaranteed to return, but services have repeated similar deals for several years. We'll replace this table with 2026 offers as they're announced.
Live TV deals
Live TV streaming services discount less often, but some run first-month offers or bonus months. See our YouTube TV Black Friday deals page for current offers, and our guide to watching NFL without cable if football is the reason you're signing up.
How to tell if a streaming deal is worth it
- Check the renewal price. A $2.99 offer usually jumps to the full price after one to 12 months. Put a reminder in your calendar a week before.
- Check the plan. The lowest prices are almost always on the ad-supported tier.
- Check eligibility. Many offers are for new and returning subscribers only. Current subscribers often can't get them without cancelling first.
- Check how you're billed. Add-ons bought through Hulu or Prime Video Channels are managed there, not with the streaming service itself.
- Count the months, not the percentage. "75% off" for two months saves less than 30% off for a year.
Annual plans are the steady discount
If you plan to keep a service all year, an annual plan is often the best deal outside Black Friday. HBO Max, Peacock and Paramount+ all price annual plans below 12 months of monthly billing. Black Friday offers beat them in the short run, but only if you remember to cancel or switch before the price goes up.
Streaming needs good internet
A cheap subscription isn't much use if the picture keeps buffering. 4K streams need about 15 to 25 Mbps each, and more if several people watch at once. Our best internet for streaming guide explains what to look for, and our best streaming device guide compares Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and Apple TV, which often go on sale for Black Friday too.
More Black Friday deals
See our Black Friday TV deals, Black Friday dates and store hours and the full Black Friday deals hub.
Questions
When do Black Friday streaming deals start?
Usually Thanksgiving week, running through Cyber Monday. Some start a few days earlier.
Can current subscribers get Black Friday streaming deals?
Usually not. Most offers are for new or returning subscribers.
What happens when a streaming deal ends?
It renews at the regular price unless you cancel or switch plans.
Is the Disney+ and Hulu Black Friday deal coming back?
It ran in 2024 and 2025, but Disney hadn't announced a 2026 offer as of October 29.
- 2025 offers: Variety, AppleInsider and 9to5Google (Nov. 2025); ReNood (Sept. 2026); Yahoo Tech streaming deals (Nov. 2025), for the Apple TV and Peacock offers
- Streaming device prices: Amazon listings, checked Oct. 29, 2026; Tom's Guide, October Prime Day streaming stick deals; our own Fire TV Stick 4K and Apple TV 4K reviews (Oct. 2026). Fire TV and Roku images: Amazon; Walmart+ image: Walmart
- Walmart+ 2025 offer: TechRadar and Yahoo Tech Black Friday streaming deals (Nov. 2025)
- Checked Oct. 29, 2026. We add 2026 offers as services announce them.
Prices and offers change often; check the final price at checkout. How we research
Jean founded ShopHighSpeed after trying to find one straight answer about business internet in his own town. He has been a Comcast and Verizon Fios customer, and ranks providers on what they actually deliver, not on what they advertise.