The best streaming deals 2026: watch great Sci-Fi content for less

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The best streaming deals are a great way to watch brand-new content without breaking the bank, and 2026 has started with a bang.

We've had the grand finale of Stranger Things on Netflix to kickstart the year, but there's also Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Fallout on Paramount Plus and Amazon Prime Video, respectively, to get 2026 off to a scintillating sci-fi flyer. Fortunately, as you scroll through our round-up of the best streaming deals, you'll see that some of the best streaming services and value streaming services are on offer.

Best streaming deals 2026

Disney  Plus
Disney Plus: $19.99 at Disney+
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Disney Plus is offering a three-platform subscription bundle for just $19.99 a month, saving you 42% on Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max. Disney Plus is the home of both the Star Wars and Marvel cinematic universes, while Hulu is the home of the new Futurama reboot.

Note: Other Disney Plus bundles are available with similar discounts. This price is for the ad-supported tier.

Starz Streaming Service
Save 49%
Starz Streaming Service: was $70 now $36 at starz.com
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Save nearly 50% on a year of Starz. For a limited time, Starz is less than $2 a month when you prepay for the year. Starz's library includes the Jusrassic Park movies, Borderlands, some Marvel titles, recent Ghostbusters movies and much, much more.

Note: You can opt to save 50% on three months, costing just $14.97.

Hulu
Hulu: at hulu.com
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Hulu 30-Day Free Trial With-Ads and Ad-Free Plans.

If you're unsure about what streaming service to subscribe to, or you just want a quick Sci-Fi fix, getting a 30-day FREE trial is a fantastic option for you. Plus, Alien: Earth is now on Hulu/FX with episodes released weekly.

Amazon  Prime Video Free Trial
Amazon Prime Video Free Trial: at Amazon
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Amazon isn't just an online retailer but it also has its own streaming platform. Amazon Prime Video is home to a vast array of content, which includes big Sci-Fi blockbusters and TV shows. Plus, Fallout season 2 will be released on here in December. It's also home to other great movies and shows as well as live sport.

Note: An Amazon Prime membership will get you speedy delivery, exclusive deals during Prime Day events as well as access to Prime Video.

Paramount Plus Premium
Best Black Friday Streaming Deal For Star Trek
Save 17%
Paramount Plus Premium: was $107.88 now $89.99 at Paramount+
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You can get Paramount Plus Premium with a 17% discount by subscribing annually. That gives you access to all the Star Trek content, including Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, as well as Paramount's library of hit TV shows and blockbuster movies.

Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus: was $10 now $5 at Sling TV
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Paramount Plus is the home of a lot of Star Trek, Halo and is now 50% off your first month.

Paramount Plus Free With Walmart Plus
Paramount Plus Free With Walmart Plus: at Walmart
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Paramount Plus Essential Plan Free With Walmart Plus.

Paramount Plus Essential Plan is free, yes you read that correctly, with Walmart Plus. So, you shop at Walmart anyway, this deal is a no-brainer as Paramount Plus is literally free with this offer..

Note: You can choose either Paramount Plus or Peacock with your Walmart Plus plan.

Discovery Plus
Discovery Plus: at Amazon
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Get a 7-day free trial of Discovery Plus Discovery Plus is home to a range of networks as well as documentaries and original shows.

Discovery Plus
Discovery Plus: at discoveryplus.com
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Free is Free and while some services offer a slightly longer free trial, it's always worth checking out something that doesn't cost.

Note: This is the same as above but via Discovery directly.

AMC Plus
AMC Plus: was $10 now $5 at Sling TV
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You can save big on the first month of AMC+ which includes Sling Freestream.

PBS  Kids
PBS Kids: at Amazon
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Get PBS Kids has a 7-day free trial, a great way to keep the little ones entertained without breaking the bank. PBS Kids even has science-based shows including "Sid The Science Kid" and "Sesame Street: Mecha Builders"

Great streaming services 2026

Below, you'll find the best current prices across some of the streaming service big-hitters. There's an array of sublime Sci-Fi content across different platforms, so if you don't find something suitable above, you're sure to find what you're looking for below.

Amazon can offer you "Fallout", "The Boys","Armageddon", "War Of The Worlds", "The Tomorrow War" and "Robocop".

Disney Plus needs no introduction. It is the home of all things "Star Wars" including the hit TV shows "The Mandalorian" and "Ahsoka" as well as "Star Wars: Andor". You can also stream all Marvel content and there are more great Sci-Fi movies, TV shows and real-world documentaries.

As for Hulu, you can still get the first month free and enjoy shows like Rick and Morty as well as the Futurama reboot. You can also enjoy movie franchises like "Alien" and "Predator"

Paramount Plus is where you can enjoy all the "Star Trek" content out there, the "Transformers" franchise and the "Halo" TV series.

Apple TV is home to the incredibly popular "Severance" as well as sci-fi hits like "Murderbot", "Silo" and "For All Mankind". You can also stream MLS soccer on there too.

Streaming Deals FAQs

What is the best streaming service?

If you're looking for a rundown of the best, check out our guide to the best streaming services. Otherwise, it really all depends on what you're looking for. Disney Plus is the best for Sci-Fi as it offers both the Star Wars and Marvel universes and it's consistently producing new content within those franchises. Outside of America, Hulu is also integrated, meaning the Alien and Predator franchises are available to stream, too.

If it's brand new Sci-Fi you're looking for, Apple TV is hard to beat. Shows like Severance, Pluribus, Murderbot, Silo and more have proven to be hits and have all been released in the last couple of years.

If you're looking for more than just streaming, then Amazon Prime is probably your best option. Yes, it's more expensive, but you get access to Amazon's other streaming channels, not just Prime Video, and you get fast shipping with online orders included.

When is the best time to get a streaming deal?

There's never any guarantee of streaming deals, and sometimes we see pretty sizable ones pop up throughout the year. But, an annual sales event like Black Friday or public holidays can throw up a streaming deal worth getting. Of course, it's all at the discretion of the streaming service providers.

What streaming service is Star Wars on?

Star Wars can be found on Disney Plus.

What streaming service are the Marvel movies on?

The Marvel movies and TV shows can be found on Disney Plus.

What streaming service are the Alien movies on?

The Alien movies and TV show can be found on Hulu in America, but Disney Plus in the UK.

What streaming service is Fallout on?

You can watch Fallout on Amazon Prime Video, with season two available to watch now.

Recent updates

January 19: We've rewritten the strapline, headline and intro and removed expired deals from this page.

Alexander Cox
E-commerce Staff Writer

STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who. 


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