If it feels like every streaming service has gotten more expensive this year, you’re not wrong. One of the best ways to cut down on streaming costs is by stocking up whenever there’s discounts. And when’s the best time to find a discount on just about anything? Black Friday. Here’s what streaming deals I expect from this year’s iteration of the sales event.
What Streaming Deals to Expect During Black Friday 2025
General Overview
Black Friday 2025 is on November 28, Cyber Monday is on December 1Some of the biggest offers will only be available over the weekend, while others will last through the holiday seasonExpect an emphasis on bundles and joint offersMany offers will only be for ad-supported plansSome deals will be “for new subscribers,” which typically means a new e-mail addressNever expect discounts on Netflix
Hulu Is Usually the King of Black Friday
Hulu has historically offered the best Black Friday streaming discounts, with last year’s deal dropping the service down to $0.99/month for up to 12 months. I would definitely bank on Hulu bringing back a similar discount, dropping subscriptions to $2.99/month given the recently increased pricing.
There’s one caveat to this assumption: Hulu is in a bit of an awkward spot right now. Disney has announced that Hulu will be blended into the Disney+ app starting in 2026, which does not necessarily mean Hulu is going away, just that you’ll access the Hulu library in a different spot. As such, I’m betting we see more attention on the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, which was 70% off (down to $2.99/month) last year and could see a similar discount in 2025.
Disney+ Will Be All About the Bundles
Not to beat a dead horse, but Disney+ really is going all in on the bundles these days, and it’s unlikely we see any discounts on the standalone service. As I mentioned above, it’s almost certain we see a substantial discount on the joint Hulu and Disney+ offer. I’m personally crossing my fingers for a discount on the HBO Max bundle with Disney+ and Hulu (our favorite bundle overall), but this seems less likely.
The most recent Disney+ bundle launched alongside ESPN Unlimited. Both the ad-free and Premium versions of this bundle have around a 20% discount for new subscribers until January, and I’d assume that discount is as low as Disney’s willing to go. Still, it’s possible we see a small discount on the standalone ESPN service.
Disney+ plans and pricing after the most recent increases:
Paramount+, HBO Max, and Peacock Are Worth Keeping an Eye on
A spread of subscriptions had solid Black Friday deals last year I would expect to see replicated in one form or another in 2025. Peacock is a particularly generous service, typically offering a full annual subscription at a discount. Keep in mind, however, that all of these services increased prices in 2025, so a similar discount percentage (ie 70%) will not lead to as low of a monthly cost.
Highlights From Last Year’s Black Friday Streaming Deals
Hulu – $0.99/month for 12 months Disney+ and Hulu – $2.99/monthParamount+ – $2.99/month for two months Peacock – $1.99/month or $19.99 for a full yearHBO Max – $2.99/month for six months Starz – $2.75/month for two months
Prime Video Will Discount Channel Add-Ons
While discounts on Prime Video itself are typically reserved for Amazon’s own Prime Day sales (though there’s an ongoing 50% discount for young adults), it’s pretty much certain that additional Channel Add-Ons will get discounts during Black Friday. This includes Crunchyroll, one of the best anime streaming sites which doesn’t typically offer its own deals.
Never Expect Deals on Netflix
The day Netflix announces a direct discount will be glorious, and I will be happy to be proven wrong here. However, that day has yet to come, as we haven’t seen any kind of discount since Netflix ended its free trial period back in 2020. Netflix deals are limited to offers through internet providers like Verizon and Xfinity.
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