Streaming Price Increases 2026: Complete List
Every confirmed streaming price hike in 2026 — with old vs. new prices, effective dates, and a calculator to find your exact annual damage. Click any service you subscribe to and see how much more you will pay this year.
TL;DR — What you need to know
- 9 confirmed price increases across 6 streaming services in 2026, ranging from +11% to +29% per affected plan.
- A household with Peacock Premium Plus + YouTube Premium + Starz + Amazon Music Family pays $108 more per year than in 2025 — without adding a single new service.
- Netflix did not raise core plan prices in 2026, but Extra Member add-on slots rose by $1-$2/mo (effective March 26, 2026).
- The biggest single hike: Peacock Premium Plus +28.6% (from $13.99 to $17.99/mo, January 2026).
- Switch to ad-supported tiers or shared plans via GamsGo to offset 50-70% of these increases.
2026 Streaming Price Tracker
9 confirmed increases| Add | Service ↕ | Was ↕ | Now ↕ | % Up ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Netflix Extra Member Add-On (ad-supported) Add an extra member slot to Standard with Ads plan. | $5.99 | $6.99 | +16.7% | |
Netflix Extra Member Add-On (ad-free) Add an extra member slot to Standard or Premium plan. | $8.99 | $10.99 | +22.2% | |
Amazon Music Unlimited Family (up to 6 members) Individual plan unchanged at $10.99/mo for Prime members. | $16.99 | $19.99 | +17.7% | |
Starz Monthly (ad-free) Annual plan rose from $84.99 to $99.99/yr. | $10.99 | $12.99 | +18.2% | |
AMC+ Monthly (ad-free) Annual plan remained at $69.99/yr. See our AMC+ alternatives guide. | $8.99 | $9.99 | +11.1% | |
YouTube Premium Individual Family plan rose from $22.99 to $25.99/mo at the same time. | $13.99 | $15.99 | +14.3% | |
YouTube Premium Family (up to 5 members) Student plan unchanged at $7.99/mo. | $22.99 | $25.99 | +13.1% | |
Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free) Premium (with ads) rose from $7.99 to $9.99 simultaneously. | $13.99 | $17.99 | +28.6% | |
Peacock Premium (with ads) First Peacock price increase since launch. | $7.99 | $9.99 | +25.0% |
Your monthly damage calculator
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How We Track These Increases
Every price change on this page is sourced directly from the streaming service's official press releases, investor announcements, or help centre pages — no price is inferred or estimated. The source link is included in each row.
We update this tracker within 48 hours of any official announcement. The effective date reflects when the new price applies to existing subscribers, not the announcement date.
What we do not include: rumoured or analyst-projected increases, price changes limited to specific regions outside the US, introductory promotional pricing changes (e.g. Paramount+ $1 promos that expire), or changes to annual billing rates unless the monthly-equivalent also changed.
Methodology: (1) Monitor official investor relations pages and press releases weekly. (2) Cross-reference with official help/support pages. (3) Verify effective date by checking user reports and subscriber communications. (4) Record source URL for every entry.
Last verified: May 26, 2026. Maintained by Jim Liu, SubSaver.
Frequently asked questions
Which streaming services raised prices in 2026?
Confirmed increases: Peacock (+$2/mo, January), AMC+ (+$1/mo, February), Starz (+$2/mo, February), YouTube Premium (+$2/mo individual, February), Amazon Music Unlimited Family (+$3/mo, March), and Netflix Extra Member add-ons (+$1-$2/mo per slot, March).
How much more will I pay for streaming in 2026?
Use the calculator above — check each service you subscribe to and it computes your exact monthly and annual cost impact. A typical household with 4-5 affected services pays $48-$120 more per year.
Did Netflix raise prices in 2026?
Not its core plans. Netflix only increased Extra Member add-on slots: the ad-supported slot went from $5.99 to $6.99/mo, and the ad-free slot from $8.99 to $10.99/mo, effective March 26, 2026.
How can I avoid paying more for streaming in 2026?
Three strategies: switch to ad-supported tiers (30-50% cheaper), pause services you use seasonally, or use GamsGo for verified shared plans at 50-70% off retail (Netflix, YouTube Premium, Spotify).
Why do streaming services keep raising prices?
Three drivers: original content cost inflation (+40-60% since 2020), revenue pressure from password-sharing crackdowns reducing subscriber counts, and the growth of cheaper ad-supported tiers which requires higher per-account revenue on the ad-free side. Analysts expect 5-15% annual adjustments through 2027.
Is it worth cancelling a service after a price increase?
Use this rule: monthly cost divided by hours watched. If it exceeds $1.50/hour, consider cancelling or pausing. Services watched fewer than 10 hours per month at $15+ each save $100-$180 per year if cut.
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