With endless price increases and a crackdown on password sharing, I think we’re all starting to question what streaming services are worth it. Well, these Black Friday sales are offering an opportunity to sign up for new services (or ones you previously cancelled) at the lowest prices you’ll get all year. I cut back on most of my streaming subscriptions after price hikes over the summer in hopes I could get better deals, and thankfully, I was right.
With sales going live at Hulu, Max, Peacock, and more, here’s the main rundown of the best Black Friday streaming deals available now.
The Best Black Friday Streaming Deals So Far
If you know what you're looking for, these quick links will you bring you to each major Black Friday streaming sale. If you're still shopping around, I break down each specific deal below.
Hulu and Disney+ Deals
We have officially confirmed Hulu's Black Friday deals: New subscribers can grab a full year of Hulu (with ads) for $0.99/month (down from $9.99/month), or a full year of the Hulu and Disney+ bundle (with ads) for $2.99/month (down from $10.99/month).
Hulu recently added Alien: Romulus to a library that includes the catalog of Adult Swim as well as top-tier sitcoms like Always Sunny and New Girl. Meanwhile, Deadpool & Wolverine just dropped on Disney+, which continues to host all things Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic.
If you sign up for Hulu or are already a subscriber, you can also grab the Starz add-on (think Outlander, John Wick, and the Hunger Games movies) for the same price: one year for $0.99/month.
Max Deals
Max has rolled out its one and only Black Friday sale: six months of Max (with ads) for $2.99/month. An ad-supported Max subscription usually costs $9.99/month, so you save $7 per month for a total of $42 in savings across the six month deal.
Max is home to HBO and Max originals, with recent releases including The Penguin, The Last of Us, and House of the Dragon. Max also has the full catalog of Studio Ghibli and Harry Potter movies, as well as recent blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Yeah, this one's hard to pass up.
Peacock Deals
From now until December 2, you can sign up for 12 months of Peacock (with ads) for $19.99 for a whopping savings of $50. Existing subscribers to the free Peacock plan can also use the promo code “REALDEAL” to upgrade, but unfortunately the deal isn’t available to existing paid subscribers. If a year is a bit too long for you, you can also try out six months at a rate of $1.99/month.
This is easily the best streaming deal for live sports: Peacock has the NFL, Premier League, Big Ten Football, and WWE. The NBC-owned platform also hosts new releases like Twisters and of course sitcoms like The Office, Parks and Rec, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. With the entire Bravo catalog, it's also my go-to streaming service for reality TV.
Paramount+ Deals
Paramount+ offers two different streaming plans, and right now you can sign up for either one at a price of $2.99 for the first two months. The Paramount+ Essential plan is ad-supported and typically costs $7.99/month, while the Paramount+ with Showtime bundle is ad-free and typically costs $12.99/month. The Paramount+ and Showtime bundle is one of the only ad-free streaming deals I've seen so far.
Both plans include access to the full catalog of Paramount movies, from classics like Gladiator to new releases like Transformers One and Top Gun: Maverick. Paramount has also rolled out original shows like Evil, which ended this year, and the upcoming Dexter sequel series. Both streaming plans include live NFL coverage and the UEFA Champions League, and the Showtime bundle includes 24/7 access to your local CBS station.
Prime Video Deals
While Amazon hasn’t discounted its Prime Video subscription, the retail giant has slashed prices on pretty much everything available to rent or buy on demand. If you’ve been waiting to buy a niche movie that isn't streaming anywhere, now’s your chance. If you're already subscribed to Prime Video, you can also check out discounts on Channel Add-Ons, including Crunchyroll for as low as $2/month.
Will Netflix Have a Black Friday Sale?
If there’s one streaming service that's known for price hikes and no discounts, it’s Netflix. If you’ve been holding out for a Black Friday deal from the streaming giant, I hate to be the one to break this news to you: Netflix has never offered a Black Friday sale on subscriptions, and I doubt 2024 is the year that changes. Those prices are sticking around.
Black Friday Deals on Streaming Bundles
If you're looking to combine services, the Paramount+ with Showtime deal (no ads) and the Hulu and Disney+ deal (with ads) are the major streaming bundles on sale. If you already have Prime Video (included with a Prime Subscription), you can get Add-Ons, which include full libraries from services like Starz and Crunchyroll at a discount.
Will Streaming Deals Be Better on Black Friday?
We might see more streaming deals announced from other services throughout the week, but I doubt any of the deals from these guys will get better. Most of these offers are live until December 2, so they likely cover both the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events. If you're in the market to upgrade your display, one thing to keep an eye on this week is Amazon' Black Friday sale for any streaming TV deals.
