Streaming fans, brace yourselves. Prices for music and TV services are climbing in 2026.
Crunchyroll raised its plans on February 2. The Fan plan now costs $10, Mega Fan $14, and Ultimate Fan $18 per month. This is the first increase since 2019. The free, ad-supported tier was shut down in January.
Amazon Music increased its rates too. Individual plans rose $1 to $13 ($12 for Prime members), and Family plans went up $2 to $22. These changes take effect for new customers immediately and existing subscribers in March.
Paramount Plus raised its prices in January. The ad-supported Essential plan went from $8 to $9 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan increased from $13 to $14. Annual subscriptions also rose.
Spotify added a $1 hike to its Premium plans. Individual is now $13, Premium Duo $19, Premium Family $22, and Premium Student $7. The increases started in January for new users and February for current subscribers.
Sling TV raised prices on its Blue packages in some regions. Customers with local ABC, Fox, or NBC stations will see an extra $4–$9 per month, depending on the number of channels available.
Several 2025 increases are still in effect. Disney, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV, Peacock, Philo, and DirecTV all raised their rates last year, with hikes ranging from $1 to over $5 per month.
On the bright side, some services are cutting costs. Fubo reduced its Pro and Elite subscriptions by $11 in January amid a dispute with NBCUniversal.
With streaming bills rising, it may be worth checking your subscriptions, rotating services, or hunting for discounts to avoid paying more than necessary this year.
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