Discovery+ Prices Rise After Skydance Merger
The streaming service, now owned by Skydance, has increased its ad-supported and ad-free plans by $1 and $2, respectively.
Skydance Corp, formed when Paramount closed its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery a week ago, has raised prices for its streaming service Discovery+. The ad-supported plan now costs $6.99 a month, up $1, and the ad-free plan costs $11.99 a month, up $2.
The new prices apply to new subscribers immediately. Existing subscribers get 30 days' notice, and the higher price shows on bills dated on or after November 12, 2026.
The increase was planned several months before the merger closed, according to reports. Discovery+ was previously part of Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming business, and research firm Antenna estimated it had about 4.9 million paying US subscribers in August, about half on the ad-supported plan.
Why it matters
The price hike may impact Discovery+'s competitiveness in the streaming market, as well as its ability to attract and retain subscribers.
What's next
The next move for Discovery+ is likely to be the integration of HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming platform, as previously announced by Skydance CEO David Ellison
How the story unfolded
- The Hollywood Reporter Discovery+ Is Raising Its Prices Under Skydance
Read the original reporting
- Engadget – Discovery+ gets a price bump just a week after the Skydance merger ↗
- Deadline – Discovery+ Raises Prices In One Of Skydance’s First Streaming Moves After Merger Close ↗
- The Hollywood Reporter – Discovery+ Is Raising Its Prices Under Skydance ↗
- Variety – Discovery+, Now Owned by Skydance, Hikes Prices Effective Immediately ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest on Discovery+ price Hike?
The streaming service, now owned by Skydance, has increased its ad-supported and ad-free plans by $1 and $2, respectively. Discovery+ ad-supported plan: $6.99 a month (up $1).
When was this Discovery+ price Hike news reported?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 13, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Variety, is dated October 13, 2026.
What are the main details of the Discovery+ price Hike story?
Ad-free plan: $11.99 a month (up $2). New subscribers pay the new prices now; existing subscribers from bills on or after November 12, 2026.
Why does the Discovery+ price Hike news matter?
The price hike may impact Discovery+'s competitiveness in the streaming market, as well as its ability to attract and retain subscribers.
What's next for Discovery+ price Hike?
The next move for Discovery+ is likely to be the integration of HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming platform, as previously announced by Skydance CEO David Ellison
Who reported the Discovery+ price Hike story?
This brief is based on reporting from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline and Engadget. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
