Holiday streaming promotions have arrived, with big discounts on add-on subscriptions from Prime Video Channels and The Roku Channel (aff). Headline offers include a slashed price on Paramount+ Premium for Prime members and a three-month Apple TV+ free trial via Roku, as well as steep discounts on MGM+, Starz, BET+, Hallmark, PBS Kids and more. Itโs one of the most consumer-friendly promo waves of the season if youโre in the market to binge prestige drama, family content or cult favorites without bloating your monthly bill.
The timing is no accident. Antennaโs most recent account monitoring shows monthly churn above the 6% mark on average as households rotate in and out of services, and Nielsenโs The Gauge is still pegging streaming at well over 35% of all TV usage. Platforms are aware viewers sample during the holidays, and these limited-time add-ons are meant to get you in the door with the least friction for cost.
Best Prime Video add-on subscription savings right now
Prime Video Channels is trying to hawk a batch of aggressive short-term discountsโoffers you might find particularly enticing if youโre looking for one login, centralized search and just one bill.
One exception is Paramount+ Premium, which is falling to $3.99 per month for the first two months for new or returning subscribers (who qualify). Thatโs a nice price break off the standard monthly rate and an intelligent way for folks to catch up on franchises like Halo, Star Trek or the Taylor Sheridan universe spinoffs on TV before committing to an entire three-month period at full pop.
The value extends beyond Paramount+. Another bit of good news: MGM+ and Starz are heavily promoted at $1.99 a month for two monthsโeffectively a 70% to 80% haircut from regular sticker prices, depending on your market. PBS Kids, BET+, Hallmark and MovieSphere+ are also offering two-month promos at around the $1.99 range, whereas specialty genre pick Screambox has slashed prices to $2.99 for two…