If it feels like every streaming service received a price hike this year, it’s probably because most of them have. Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Discovery Plus, and Disney Plus are just a few recent examples, though there are still ways to weather the price increases. Black Friday brings all sorts of deals, after all, including ways to save on your monthly streaming bill.

In fact, some streaming services are offering deals that offset their recent price hikes — well, at least temporarily. Paramount Plus, for example, might have raised the price of its cheapest plan to $5.99 a month, but at the moment, it starts at just $1.99. What’s even better is that both new and returning subscribers are eligible for the deal, which is a bonafide rarity as far as streaming deals are concerned.

Paramount Plus is just one of many services offering discounts ahead of Black Friday, though. From Hulu to Max, we’ve rounded up the best streaming deals available.

Hulu

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Now until 11:59PM PT on November 28th, you can sign up for a year of Hulu’s ad-supported tier for $11.88, which works out to 99 cents a month. The subscription grants you access to over a thousand movies and shows, including Futurama, The BearThe Handmaid’s Tale, and Abbott Elementary.

You can sign up for 12 months of Hulu’s ad-supported plan for just 99 cents a month until 11:59PM PT on November 28th. That essentially works out to a year of Hulu for $11.88, saving you about $68 on what is otherwise a $79.99 plan — or $85 if you pay the $7.99 monthly fee. Hulu is also offering an additional deal on the Starz add-on, allowing you to pay 99 cents a month as opposed to $9.99 for six months, saving you $54. Both new and returning subscribers who canceled their Hulu subscription at least a month ago can take advantage of the deal, along with existing Disney Plus and ESPN Plus standalone subscribers.

The ad-supported plan grants access to the same catalog of TV shows and movies as the ad-free plan, including forthcoming series like Sand Land and Marvel’s Echo and existing hits like Futurama and The Bear. However, you won’t be able to download content for offline viewing with the base tier, and multiple people can’t stream simultaneously.

Max

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Max is offering new and returning customers a six-month subscription to its ad-supported plan for $2.99 a month instead of $9.99 a month until November 27th. The base plan provides access to all the same programming as the pricier tiers, including shows like The Last of Us and films like Barbie.

Max is currently offering new and returning subscribers a six-month subscription to its ad-supported plan for $2.99 a month until November 27th. The plan normally costs $9.99 per month, which means you’ll be saving $42 over the course of six months.

The ad-supported plan allows you to stream a range of popular shows and films, including The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, Blue Beetle, and Barbie (upon its release). In addition, HBO is throwing in the B/R Sports add-on for a limited time, so you’ll also be able to watch over 300 live games, including NBA, NHL, and MLB matches.

Given this is the ad-supported tier and not one of the more premium Max plans, however, there are some tradeoffs to consider. Only two people can stream simultaneously, for one, and you can’t download content for offline viewing or stream in 4K UHD.

Paramount Plus

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New and returning subscribers can get three months of the ad-supported Paramount Plus Essential plan for $1.99 per month instead of $5.99, or three months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $3.99 a month instead of $11.99. To take advantage of either deal, just use promo code BLACKFRIDAY before December 4th.

Both new and returning subscribers can get three months of the ad-supported Paramount Plus Essential plan for $1.99 per month instead of $5.99, which equates to a savings of $12. Alternatively, you can save $24 when you sign up for three months of the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan for $3.99 a month instead of $11.99. To get either deal, however, you must use the promo code BLACKFRIDAY before December 4th.

Both plans grant access to thousands of movies and shows, including Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and Yellowstone spinoffs like 1883 and 1923. You can also watch live news on CBS, NFL on CBS (which includes Super Bowl LVII), and UEFA Champions League games. The Showtime plan also offers access to content like Billions and The Chi, along with live TV with CBS and college football. It’s also mostly ad-free and allows you to download content for offline viewing.

Peacock

Now through November 27th, you can get 12 months of the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan for $1.99 instead of $5.99 per month when you use the codeBIGDEAL. Alternatively, you can buy a full year for $19.99 ($40 off) when you use the code YEARLONG. New users are eligible for this deal, though current Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers aren’t.

Peacock Premium gives members access to over 80,000 TV shows and movies, including shows like the John Wick prequel The Continental, next-day programming from NBC and Bravo, and live sports like the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday Night Football, and WWE.

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Peacock grants access to next-day programming from NBC and Bravo, as well as live sports like Sunday Night Football and WWE, movies like Jurassic World: Dominion, shows like The Continental, and more

Sling TV

Sling TV is a live TV streaming service featuring live and on-demand TV channels like CNN, Fox, NBC, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, and more.

If you’re more interested in live TV services, Sling is currently taking 50 percent off your first month of any plan if you’re a new subscriber. As a result, you can subscribe to Sling Orange for $20 a month, Sling Blue for $22.50 a month, or both packages for $30 a month instead of $60. No matter which package you choose, Sling will also throw in a free Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite.

All of the Sling TV plans offer live and on-demand channels, including everything from CNN to the History Channel. However, the Sling Orange plan is more sports-focused with access to ESPN channels as well as the Disney channel. Sling Blue, meanwhile, offers more news and entertainment channels, like Fox News, MSNBC, E!, Discovery, Bravo, and local NBC or Fox affiliates. It also lets you stream content on up to three devices, whereas Sling Orange limits you to a single device.

Amazon Prime Video channels

Amazon Prime Video members can get 75 percent off a number of Prime Video Channels until December 3rd. Right now, for instance, you can get two months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $3 a month instead of $11.99. Other channels that are a part of this two-month promotion include MGM Plus ($1.50 a month), Starz ($2.50 per month), AMC Plus ($2.25 per month), and Britbox ($2.25 a month). Keep in mind the deal is only available to Amazon Prime members, however.

Now until December 3rd, Amazon Prime members can get 75 percent off a two-month subscription to select Amazon Prime Video channels, including Paramount Plus, Showtime, MGM Plus, Starz, AMC Plus, Britbox, Cinemax, and more.

Starz

Speaking of Starz, new and returning subscribers can subscribe to the standalone service for just $3 a month for three months instead of $9.99 a month, saving you a total of $21. Alternatively, you can subscribe to a six-month plan for $20 instead of $46, which equates to $26 in savings — or $40 if you subscribe to the monthly plan. Both ad-free plans allow you to download content for offline viewing, and provide access to films and shows like Outlander, John Wick: Chapter 4Minx, Spider-Man: Homecomingand more.

An ad-free Starz subscription grants you access to shows and movies like Minx, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Outlander, and more, all of which you can download for offline viewing. For a limited time, new and returning subscribers can sign up for three months for $3 a month instead of $9.99 per month, or six months for $20 ($26 off).

Philo

Live and on-demand TV streaming service Philo is currently offering new subscribers 50 percent off their first month until November 28th, in addition to the standard seven-day free trial. That means instead of paying $25 for your first month, you’ll be paying $12.50. To take advantage of the deal, click on this link, and a promo code will automatically be applied at checkout.

If you’re not familiar with Philo, the service provides access to content from more than 70 channels, including AMC, Comedy Central, Discovery, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, MTV, VH1, BBC World News, IFC, Lifetime, and more. It includes unlimited DVR as well, along with the ability to stream on up to three devices at the same time.

Philo is a live and on-demand TV service that grants access to content from more than 70 channels, including AMC, Comedy Central, Paramount, Discovery, Nickelodeon, MTV, BBC World News, and more. It typically costs $25 per month, however, at the moment new subscribers can get their first month for $12.50.

Feeling a little overwhelmed on what deals to pounce on? Need some tech buying advice? Our Verge Deals team is here for your retail therapy, and we’ll be answering your burning shopping questions for Cyber Monday live on November 27th at 11AM ET. Leave a question here.

Update November 24th, 3:50PM ET: Added details about Black Friday deals from Starz, Amazon Prime Video, and Philo.

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