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'Tis the season for streaming. Black Friday is one of the best times (if not the best time) to sign up for streaming services, as you can typically score some serious savings on monthly membership fees. In years past, we've seen Hulu offer 99-cent subscriptions and Max offer six months of streaming for $2.99 per month. And we're pleased to report that those deals have been resurrected in 2024.
With streaming prices skyrocketing over the past year, we're actually a bit surprised at how impressive some of these Black Friday deals are. If you're looking for a way to cut back on streaming costs, now's a great time to take advantage of a majorly discounted subscription. Just make note that these deals are limited to new and returning subscribers only — as in, you once subscribed to Max, but cancelled your subscription months back.
Snag these subscriptions before the deals vanish. (Most of them are live through Dec. 2.) If any other streaming deals surface, we'll be sure to update this with the latest and greatest ones. For now, here are all the best Black Friday streaming deals live.
Best Black Friday streaming deal
Why we like it
Hulu remains the top dog when it comes to Black Friday deals. For the second year in a row, the streamer is offering an entire year of Hulu with ads for just $0.99 per month. That's less than $12 total for an entire year of streaming. It's a bit surprising, honestly, as Hulu upped the cost of its basic plan just last month from $7.99 per month to $9.99 per month. In other words, the savings this year is even more impressive — 90% or $108 in total over 12 months. That's just... insane. You can sign up at this sale price through Dec 2.
Hulu is the streaming home for three of our favorite shows of 2023, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Reservation Dogs, as well as our top favorite show of 2024, Shōgun. It's also where you'll find episodes of ABC shows the day after they air, like Dancing with the Stars, and Neon movies fresh out of the theaters, like Cuckoo (coming Dec. 17).
Best Peacock streaming deal
Why we like it
Peacock drops one of the best streaming deals year after year during Black Friday season. And because of the streamer's price hike back in July, this year's deal is even better. Through Dec. 2, new and returning Peacock subscribers can score a year of ad-supported Peacock Premium for either $1.99/month for six months (reg. $7.99/month) or $19.99 for an entire year (reg. $79.99/year) using the codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL, respectively. That's 75% in savings.
Peacock is home to classic TV hits like The Office and New Girl, Peacock Originals like Poker Face and Love Island USA, new theatrical releases from Universal like Abigail, The Fall Guy, and Twisters, as well as live sports, reality TV on Bravo, and more. At just $20 for the whole year, it's going to be a hard deal to beat this Black Friday.
Best Max streaming deal
Why we like it
Max has resurrected its exact Black Friday deal from last year, but that doesn't make us love it any less. If you're a new or returning HBO Max subscriber, you can score six months of the streamer's plan with ads for just $2.99 per month (instead of $9.99 per month) until Dec. 2. That saves you $42 total.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service is home to not only Warner Bros. films, but also new A24 theatrical releases. That means you have an insane array of hit films at your fingertips, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Civil War, Love Lies Bleeding, Dune, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Barbie, Elvis, The Iron Claw, and more. Max also offers its own original series that are definitely worth watching, like True Detective, The Last of Us, and Station Eleven, as well as the B/R Sports add-on for a limited time.
Best Prime Video add-on deal
Why we like it
Typically $12.99 per month, you can score Paramount with Showtime for just $2.99 per month for your first two months as a Prime Video add-on. That saves you $20 total and gets you unlimited, ad-free access to the entire Paramount catalog, plus Showtime originals and movies (like Yellowjackets and The Curse), live TV with CBS, and college football.
Paramount is home to NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League matches, CBS originals like Ghosts, Survivor, and Big Brother, old Nickelodeon and MTV shows, and Paramount's latest theatrical releases like A Quiet Place: Day One and Smile 2 (coming soon). For just under $6, you can binge a whole lot of stuff over the next two months. After the promo period, the cost will jump back up to $12.99 per month, so be sure to cancel before that if you want to avoid charges. If you're not a Prime member, Paramount is also offering the same deal on their standalone streaming service.
More Black Friday streaming deals
AMC with ads (Prime Video add-on) — $1.25/month for two months
$4.99/month(save $3.74/month)AMC ad-free (Prime Video add-on) — $2.25/month for two months
$8.99/month(save $6.74/month)BET Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $2.75/month for two months
$10.99 per month(save $8.24/month)BritBox (Prime Video add-on) — $2.25/month for two months
$8.99/month(save $6.74/month)CuriosityStream — $23.99/year for one year
$39.99(save $16)CuriosityStream Smart Bundle — $41.99/year for one year
$69.99(save $28)DAZN — $9.99/month for 12 months
$19.99/month(save $120)DIRECTV Choice — Get 24 months for $79.99/month
$89.99/month(save $240)DIRECTV Ultimate — Get 24 months for $109.99/month
$119.99/month(save $240)DIRECTV Premier — Get 24 months for $154.99/month
$164.99/month(save $240)Discovery with ads (Prime Video add-on) — $1.25/month for two months
$4.99/month(save $3.74/month)Discovery ad-free (Prime Video add-on) — $2.25/month for two months
$8.99/month(save $6.74/month)Disney and Hulu (with ads) — $2.99/month for one year
$10.99/month(save $8/month)ESPN — Get 12 months for $99.99
$119.99/year(save $20)Hallmark (Prime Video add-on) — $2/month for two months
$7.99 per month(save $5.99/month)MasterClass — 50% off annual subscriptions
MGM (Prime Video add-on) — $1.75/month for two months
$6.99 per month(save $5.24/month)NBA League Pass (Prime Video add-on) — $54.99 for first year
$109.99(save $55)NFL Sunday Ticket — $89
$209(save $120)Paramount Essential — $2.99/month for two months
$7.99(save $5/month)Paramount with Showtime — $2.99/month for two months
$12.99/month(save $10/month)PBS Masterpiece (Prime Video add-on) — $1.50/month for two months
$5.99/month(save $4.49/month)Peacock Premium — six months free with Xumo
Sling TV — Get half off your first month, plus a free month of AMC
$40/month(save $20)Starz (Prime Video add-on) — $2.75/month for two months
$10.99/month(save $8.24/month)Starz (Hulu add-on) — 99 cents/month for one year
$10.99/month(save $10/month or $120/year)Wondery — three months free
YouTube TV — $49.99/month for two months
$72.99/month(save $23/month or $46 total)
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As we head into the late hours of Black Friday, unwind with 50% off a Calm Premium subscription.
The most elite way to stream TV and movies is with the Sonos Arc soundbar and Sonos Ace headphones, both on sale for Black Friday. They're down to $699 and $349, respectively. The combo creates an unmatched surround sound experience.
OK, this might very loosely fit the term streaming, but MasterClass subscriptions are half-off today only. Instead of streaming The Office for the hundredth time, stream a class that'll teach you a new skill.
Reminder: You can bundle Disney and Hulu (with ads) for only $2.99 per month for a full year. Act fast before this Black Friday deal ends.
In true Apple fashion, the company is being stingy across the board when it comes to Black Friday. As such, there is no Apple TV Black Friday deal. However, you can take advantage of a seven-day free trial if there's something you're itching to watch in the next week.
So, you've subscribed to a bunch of new streaming services on the cheap, but now you're looking at your old TV and thinking it's not going to give you the picture quality you deserve for all this new unlocked content. Might we suggest our favorite The Frame dupe: The Hisense CanvasTV. The 55-inch is on sale for $697.99 and the 65-inch is down to $799.99 at Amazon.
Stream podcast episodes ad-free with a Wondery subscription — get three months free during Black Friday.
It's that time of the year to watch as many cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies as you can. Add on Hallmark to your Prime Video subscription for just a dollar a month for your first two months.
Hallmark (Prime Video add-on) — $2/month for two months
$7.99 per month(save $5.99/month)
Typically $12.99 per month, you can score Paramount with Showtime for just $2.99 per month for your first two months as a Prime Video add-on. That saves you $20 total and gets you unlimited, ad-free access to the entire Paramount catalog, plus Showtime originals and movies (like Yellowjackets and The Curse), live TV with CBS, and college football.
If you're already a Prime Video subscriber, you can add a monthly subscription to AMC to your streaming arsenal for less than a cup of coffee:
AMC with ads (Prime Video add-on) — $1.25/month for two months
$4.99/month(save $3.74/month)AMC ad-free (Prime Video add-on) — $2.25/month for two months
$8.99/month(save $6.74/month)
Several box office gems are hitting Hulu in the coming months: Alien:Romulus (started streaming on Nov. 21), Robot Dreams (started streaming on Nov. 26) Cuckoo (starts streaming on Dec. 17), and Longlegs (streaming date TBD). Secure your subscription by Dec. 2 for an entire year of Hulu with ads for just $0.99 per month to catch up on the latest theatrical hits.
Lots of people are searching for an Apple Music Black Friday deal, and while there isn't an official one from Apple, there's still a way to save. New My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members can get up to 4 months of free Apple Music. You'll also score free 2-day shipping from the tech retailer, and early access to sales. If you're a frequent Best Buy shopper, this is a good way to inadvertently score an Apple Music Black Friday Deal.
Best Sling TV Deal: Get half off your first month of Sling TV, plus a free month of AMC . Save $20 with this limited-time offer.
Best Deal For NBA: The NBA League Pass (Prime Video add-on) is on sale for $54.99 for the first year. A one-year plan usually costs over $100.
Best Starz Deal: The Starz add-on for Hulu has dropped to just $0.99 per month for a full year in Black Friday sales. This is a full $10 off its usual price of $10.99 per month.
Best NFL Deal: Watch the Black Friday NFL game for free with Prime Video. Live stream Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Black Friday game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Read more here.
New VPN Deal: NordVPN is one of the best options for unblocking free streaming services. Until Dec. 2, a two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for $80.73. This Black Friday deal saves you 74% on list price and includes an extra three months for free.
Best Max Deal: Max has resurrected its Black Friday deal from last year, but that's fine with us. If you're a new or returning HBO Max subscriber, you can score six months of the streamer's plan with ads for just $2.99 per month (instead of $9.99 per month) until Dec. 2. That saves you $42 total.
We've updated this story with a few new deals. CuriosityStream's one-year subs have gotten $4 cheaper since we last checked, and its CuriosityStream Smart Bundle is $41.99/year for your first year. Plus, 24-month DIRECTV Choice and DIRECTV Ultimate plans are both $10 off per month. That works out to $240 in savings apiece.
Best VPN Deal: Want to stream more content from around the world? ExpressVPN is probably the best VPN for bypassing geo-restrictions. A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $151.80. This Black Friday deal saves you 61% on list price, and includes an extra six months for free.
Best Peacock Deal: Peacock drops one of the best streaming deals year after year during Black Friday season. Through Dec. 2, new and returning Peacock subscribers can score a year of ad-supported Peacock Premium for either $1.99 per month for six months (reg. $7.99 per month) or $19.99 for an entire year (reg. $79.99 per year) using the codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL, respectively.
Best Hulu Deal: Hulu's Black Friday deal is back. Pay just $0.99 per month for a whole year of Hulu (with ads). Hulu with ads normally retails for $9.99 per month, so you'll save over $100 with the best Black Friday streaming deal.
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