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Streaming just got cheaper: Score Black Friday deals on HBO Max, Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and more

By Eric November 27, 2025

As Black Friday approaches, streaming enthusiasts are in for a treat with a plethora of enticing deals from major platforms. This year, many popular services are offering significant discounts, making it an ideal time for both new and returning subscribers to save on their favorite content. HBO Max stands out as the best overall deal with its Basic plan available for just $2.99 per month for a full year, marking a remarkable 73% discount. This offer is particularly appealing considering HBO Max’s recent price hikes, making it a perfect opportunity to access acclaimed series like *The Last of Us* and *IT: Welcome to Derry* without breaking the bank.

In addition to HBO Max, the Disney+ and Hulu bundle offers another fantastic deal at $4.99 per month for 12 months, allowing subscribers to enjoy a vast library of content from both platforms for a total savings of $96. This bundle is especially valuable as both services have recently increased their prices, and with plans to merge into a single app in the future, locking in this rate now could prove wise. For those looking for a streaming option that includes music, Spotify Premium is offering an unprecedented four months free, a savings of nearly $50, which is a rare find in the music streaming realm.

Additionally, Walmart+ members can score a free year of either Peacock or Paramount+ streaming services, enhancing the value of their membership while saving $49. Other notable deals include Apple TV+ at $5.99 per month for six months, and Sling’s Day Pass for just $1, providing access to live sports and events. With these deals, consumers can not only enjoy a wealth of entertainment options but also ease the financial strain that often accompanies subscription services. As the week progresses, more deals may surface, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for the best offers in streaming this Black Friday season.

The best Black Friday streaming deals at a glance:

Best overall

HBO Max Basic with ads

$2.99/month for 12 months

(save $8/month)

Get Deal

Best Bundle deal

Disney+ and Hulu (with ads)

$4.99/month for 12 months

(save $8/month)

Get Deal

BEST Apple TV deal

Apple TV+

$5.99/month for 6 months

(save $42)

Get Deal

Best Free Streaming Deal

Walmart+ members get Peacock or Paramount+ free

$49/year for your first year of Walmart+

(save $49 + get a free year of streaming)

Get Deal

Best Music Streaming Deal

Spotify Premium

Free for 4 months

(save $11.99/month)

Get Deal

Paramount+

$2.99/month for first two months

(save $20)

Get Deal

Best for movies

The Criterion Channel

$74.99/year

(save $25 with code BLACKFRIDAY25)

Get Deal

Best Prime Video add-on deal

MGM+ and AMC+ bundle (Prime Video add-on)

$3.25/month for 2 months

(save $9.74/month)

Get Deal

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

$9.99

(save $30 with code STREAM4K)

Get Deal

Roku Streaming Stick Plus

$19

(save $20)

Get Deal

This has been a rough year for bank accounts overall, and
streaming services
aren’t helping. Nearly every major
streamer
got more expensive in 2025, including
Netflix
,
Peacock
,
HBO Max
,
Apple TV+
,
YouTube TV
,
Disney+
,
Hulu
, and
Paramount+
. So needless to say, we’re extra excited about this year’s Black Friday streaming deals. We could all use some discounts, amirite?
Black Friday
is famously the best time of year to sign up for streaming services, as you can typically score some serious savings on monthly or annual subscription fees. And we’re pleased to report that this year is no different. If you’re looking for a way to cut back on streaming costs for 2026, now’s a great time to take advantage of majorly discounted subscriptions.
Apple TV+,
HBO Max
,
Disney+, and Hulu
have all already thrown their hats in the ring, as have tons of other streamers in the form of Prime Video add-ons. So you can start weighing all of your streaming options for the season. However, we’re still waiting on Peacock to join in on the fun.
One thing to note: most Black Friday streaming deals are limited to new and returning subscribers (as in you haven’t been a subscriber in
at least
a month or so). If you qualify, you can lock in some serious savings on streaming apps.
Check out all the best
Black Friday
streaming deals currently live — we’ll be updating this list throughout the week with any other deals we think are worth it.
Best Black Friday streaming deal overall

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Credit: HBO Max

HBO Max

$2.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month)

Get Deal

Why we like it
In a shocking turn of events, the HBO Max Black Friday deal in 2025 actually beats its streaming deal from 2024 and 2023. This year,
new and returning subscribers can sign up for 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for $2.99 per month through Dec. 1.
That’s just $35.88 for the whole year and about 73% in savings. In 2023 and 2024, the streamer only offered this discounted price for six months. So, not only are you getting double the subscription length for a discount, but you’re also saving even more after its
recent price hike
(up to $10.99/month from $9.99/month).
The
Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service
is one of our favorites. Not only is it home to Warner Bros. films, but also new A24 theatrical releases, a ton of excellent original series (like
The Last of Us
,
The Pitt
, and
IT: Welcome to Derry
), and even live sports via the B/R Sports add-on.
Psst: If you don’t want to deal with logging into another streaming service, this deal is also available in the form of a
Prime Video
or
Hulu add-on
.
Best Black Friday streaming bundle deal

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Credit: Hulu / Disney+

Disney+ and Hulu (with ads)

$4.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month)

Get Deal

Why we like it
While we’re pretty disappointed that Hulu didn’t resurrect its 99 cents deal for 2025, this
bundle deal

almost
makes up for it.
Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can score both Disney+ and Hulu with ads for just $4.99 per month for 12 months
. Usually $12.99 per month for both, that’s $8 per month in savings or $96 total. We saw the same bundle drop to only $2.99 during Black Friday 2024, but both streamers raised their prices this year, so the Black Friday deal has been appropriately adjusted for inflation. And considering each streamer is $11.99 per month on its own, this is an excellent deal. It’s also a good way to lock in a solid price for the year since
Disney and Hulu will eventually be merged
into a single app — with a higher price tag, no doubt. And hey, maybe we’ll still be surprised with the 99-cent Hulu Black Friday deal.
Best Black Friday Apple TV deal

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Credit: Apple TV+

Apple TV+

$5.99/month for 6 months (save $42)

Get Deal

Why we like it
Apple TV+, just like several other streamers,
raised its subscription cost
by 30 percent a few months back — from $9.99 to $12.99 per month. So this deal, which
knocks the price down to only $5.99 per month for half a year
, is much
appreciated.
You can take advantage of this deal
directly at Apple TV+
or
in the form of a Prime Video add-on
, meaning you need to be a Prime member or Prime Video subscriber.
Apple TV+ features a virtually
all-original lineup
filled with Emmy-winners like
The Studio
,
Ted Lasso
,
Severance
, and
The Morning Show
and Oscar-winners and nominees like
CODA
and
Killers of the Flower Moon
. TL;DR: You’ll get more than your money’s worth with this Black Friday deal.
Best Black Friday live TV streaming deal

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Credit: Sling

Sling Orange Day Pass

$1

$4.99

Save $3.99

 

Get Deal

Why we like it
Sling’s Day Pass is a solid way to tune into live sports, events, and shows without having to splurge on a full subscription. Sometimes you just want to watch a single game and be on your way. It’s usually $4.99 for a day, but for Black Friday,
Sling is offering its Orange Day Pass for only $1 through Dec. 1 at 3 a.m. ET
. The Orange package includes ESPN and all its affiliates, TNT, TBS, AMC, IFC, and more. That means you’ll be able to tune into live college football rivalry games on ESPN this weekend — like Georgia Tech vs. Georgia on Friday and Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee and Alabama vs. Auburn on Saturday — for just a buck.
Best Black Friday music streaming deal

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Credit: Spotify

Spotify Premium

Free for 4 months (save $11.99/month)

Get Deal

Why we like it
It’s not uncommon to see Amazon offering its music streaming service, Amazon Music Unlimited, for free during shopping events (this year, you can
get three free months
). It is, however, quite rare for Spotify to offer its Premium service for free.
Through Dec. 31, new subscribers can
score four free months of Spotify Premium
, no questions asked. Typically $11.99 per month, that saves you nearly $50 total.
With a Premium account, you can enjoy ad-free listening, collaborate with friends in real time, download music for offline listening, get full control over your music and playlists, unlock 15 hours per month of audiobook time, and finally enjoy
lossless audio
. You’ll also gain access to the famous
Wrapped
stats and new
weekly listening stats
.
Best free Black Friday streaming deal

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Credit: Peacock

Free Peacock or Paramount+ with Walmart+

$49

at Walmart

$98

Save $49

 

Get Deal

Why we like it
If you already have a Walmart+ membership, or if you were considering signing up to take advantage of the
Walmart Black Friday 2025 sale
, then you’ll
unlock free access to either Peacock or Paramount+ for one year
. Even better, Walmart+ memberships are currently 50% off for Black Friday, so you’ll pay just $49 for 12 months of access. On top of these streaming deals, you’ll also get perks like free grocery and pharmacy delivery. If you’re not interested in a Walmart+ membership, we’re still holding out for the standalone Peacock Black Friday deal, but you can already get the Paramount+ Black Friday deal on its own.
Best streaming stick deal

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Credit: Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

$9.99

$39.99

Save $30

Use code STREAM4K

Get Deal

We spotted this deal a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t believe our eyes. Amazon is practically giving away Fire TV Sticks — but, of course, there’s a catch. The code
STREAM4K
drops the Fire TV Stick 4K Select’s price down to $9.99, from $39.99, but only select customers are eligible. Test out the code for yourself, and see if you can score an Amazon streaming stick for $10.
More Black Friday streaming deals
Acorn TV (Prime Video add-on)

$2.25/month for 2 months

$8.99/month
(save $6.74)
Amazon Music Unlimited
— 
Free for 3 months

$10.99/month
(save $10.99/month)
AMC+ with ads (Prime Video add-on)

$1.75/month

for 2 months
$6.99/month
(save $5.24/month)
AMC+ Premium (Prime Video add-on)

$2.50/month for 2 months

$9.99/month
(save $7.49/month)
Audible

$0.99/month for 3 months

$14.95/month
(save $13.96/month) + get $20 Audible credit
BET+ Essential (Prime Video add-on)

$1.50/month for 2 months

$5.99/month
(save $4.49/month)
BBC Select (Prime Video add-on)

$1.50/month for 2 months

$5.99/month
(save $4.49/month)
BritBox (Prime Video add-on)
— 
$2.75/month for 2 months

$10.99/month
(save $8.24/month)
Criterion Channel

$74.99/year

$99.99/year
(save $25 with code BLACKFRIDAY25)
Crunchyroll Mega Fan (Prime Video add-on)

$2.99/month for 2 months

$11.99/month
(save $9/month)
Curiosity Stream Standard annual plan

$23.99/year

$39.99/year
(save $16)
Curiosity Stream smart bundle plan

$41.99/year

$69.99
(save $28)
Disney+ and Hulu ad-free bundle

$14.99/month

$19.99/month
(save $5/month)
FrndlyTV

$0.99/month for 3 months

$12.99/month
(save $12/month)
Fox One and Fox Nation bundle

$19.99/month

$24.99/month
(save $5/month)
Hallmark+ (Prime Video add-on)

$2/month for 2 months

$7.99/month
(save $5.99/month)
MGM+ (Prime Video add-on)

$1.99/month for 2 months

$7.99/month
(save $5/month)
MGM+ and MovieSphere+ bundle (Prime Video add-on)
— 
$2.25/month for 2 months

$8.99/month
(save $6.74/month)
MGM+ and AMC+ bundle (Prime Video add-on)

$3.25/month for 2 months

$12.99/month
(save $9.74/month)
MovieSphere+ (Prime Video add-on)

$1.25/month for 2 months

$4.99/month
(save $3.74/month)
NFL Sunday Ticket

$48

$150
(save $102)
Paramount+

$2.99/month for 2 months

$12.99/month
(save $10/month)
PBS Kids (Prime Video add-on)

$1.25/month for 2 months

$4.99/month
(save $3.74/month)
PBS Masterpiece (Prime Video add-on)

$1.75/month for two months

$6.99/month
(save $5.24/month)
Plex Pass (monthly)

$4.19/month

$6.99/month
(save $2.80/month)
Plex Pass (annual)

$41.99/year

$69.99/year
(save $28)
Screambox (Roku add-on)

$2.99/month for 12 months

$4.99/month
(save $2/month)
SiriusXM

Free through Dec. 1, then $1 for 3 months

$24.98/month
(save $24.98/month)
Spotify Premium
— 
Free for 4 months

$11.99/month
(save $11.99/month)
Starz (Prime Video add-on)

$2.75/month for 2 months

$10.99/month
(save $8.24/month)
Starz

$11.99/year for your first year

$69.99/year
(save $58)
Starz (Hulu add-on)

$2.99/month for one year

$10.99/month
(save $8/month)
Starz and BET+ Premium bundle (Prime Video add-on)

$3.99/month for 2 months

$15.99/month
(save $12/month)
Walmart+ (Peacock OR Paramount+)
— 
$49/year for your first year

$98/year
(save $49)
Wonder Project (Prime Video add-on)

$2.25/month for 2 months

$8.99/month
(save $6.74)

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