Best Black Friday Streaming Deals from Apple TV, HBO and Disney

Why wait til post-Turkey Day to score deals?

As we count down the days to Black Friday, people are keeping their eyes peeled for sales on just about everything — from the usual fan favorites like home appliances, clothing and technology — to the the things people might not think to check, like memberships and subscriptions.

Luckily, numerous streaming services are giving shoppers a head start this year on major discounts. With many companies raising prices on their monthly subscriptions recently, these sales get shoppers the most bang out of their buck.

Apple TV: 50% off for 6 months

Now: $5.99/mo. for 6 months

Then: $12.99/mo.

Right now, Apple is offering hundreds of shows and movies for fifty percent off its usual subscription price. The deal is not eligible for existing customers or those who have subscriptions through a third party service. After the first six months, the subscription will be back to $12.99.

Deal ends: Dec. 1, 2025

Disney+ bundle with Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, : 44% off monthly for a year

Now: $29.99/mo. for 12 months

Then: $35.99/mo. for ad-supported plan or $44.99/month for premium plan

With Disney+ bundle, shoppers have access to all of ESPN's networks and services, including ESPN+ and save over 44% off on their subscription. After 12 months, plan auto-renews at then-current monthly retail price to $35.99.

Deal ends: Jan. 5, 2026

HBO Max: $2.99 as a Prime Video add on

Now: $2.99/mo for 12 months

Then: $10.99/mo.

For Black Friday, buyers can stream premium, award-winning TV with ads on HBO Max for just $2.99 a month for 12 months through Prime Video. That's over 70% off the typical subscription price of $10.99. The price will return to its usual $10.99 a month after a year.

Deal ends: Dec. 2, 2025

Peacock Premium or Paramount Plus: free with Walmart+

Now: $49 annually

Then: $110 for Peacock, $59.99 for Paramount Plus

When shoppers sign up with Walmart+ for just $49 a year (currently 50% off), they'll get Peacock Premium or Paramount Plus Essential for free as part of the subscription. Along with discounted streaming, customers get free two-day shipping and free grocery delivery among other perks.

Deal ends: Dec. 2, 2025

Starz: 73% off for 3 months

Now: $2.99/mo. For 3 months

Then: $10.99/mo

For the first 3 months, new Starz app subscribers will only have to pay $2.99 for access to hundreds of shows and movies — that's over 70% off the usual monthly price of $10.99. Service rolls automatically to the then current price after the three months are up, unless cancelled beforehand.

Deal ends: Dec. 1, 2025

AMC+: $1.75 for 2 months with Prime Video Add-on

Now: $1.75/mo. For 2 months

Then: $6.99/mo.

Through this Prime Video extension, buyers have access to 6 live TV channels, as well as Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited. After two months the price then returns to $6.99 a month.Keep in mind, this plan includes ads, but the AMC+ Premium is also available for $2.50 a month for two months then, $9.99 monthly after that.

Deal ends: Dec. 1, 2025

DirecTV: 44% off your first month

Now: $49.99 plus fees for your first month

Then: $89.99/mo.

New customers and live TV streamers can watch local channels, ESPN Unlimited and over 130+ MyFree channels with DirecTV's discounted base entertainment package. The service is offering over 40% off your first month and a free trial for the first five days. After the first month, you'll receive $10 off for months two and three. (This deal is ongoing and is subject to change).

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Black Friday streaming deals include sales for Apple TV, DirecTV, AMC