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The best streaming deals 2025: watch great sci-fi content for less

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We've rounded up the best streaming deals available, so you can watch season two of Andor, Doctor Who and more for less this Memorial Day weekend.

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It's always worth looking out for the best streaming deals, especially now that the second seasons of "Andor" and "Doctor Who" are available to stream on Disney Plus and the long weekend for Memorial Day is coming up.

While the hotly anticipated second season of Andor and Doctor Who are available to stream, they're not the only top-tier content you can watch for less right now. Of course, you can watch the Marvel, Star Wars or Alien movies in order, but, we've rounded up the best streaming deals so whether you're a sci-fi superfan, looking for a reason to stay on the couch or you want something cool to watch, you can find what you're looking for and save in the process.

If you want to check out the content available before you subscribe, we recommend you check out our guides to the best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon and Paramount Plus. This page is updated regularly so you can rely on the deals you see and if you don't find what you're looking for, it's worth checking back. So, for the best streaming deals available, scroll down below.

Best streaming deals May 2025

Disney Plus
Disney Plus: $16.99 at Disney+

Disney Plus is offering a three-platform subscription bundle for just $16.99 a month, saving you 46% on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN+. Disney Plus is the home of both the Star Wars and Marvel cinematic universes, while Hulu is the home of the new Futurama reboot.

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Starz Streaming Service
Starz Streaming Service: was $10.99 now $2.99 at starz.com

Save 73% on six months of Starz. For a limited time, Starz is offering the price of $2.99 a month, after which the price will revert to its usual $10.99. Starz's library includes the Jusrassic Park movies, Borderlands, some Marvel titles, recent Ghostbusters movies and much, much more.

Note: You have to prepay $17.99 for six months for this deal. You can get a monthly subscription and save 55% on three months, costing just $4.99.

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Hulu
at hulu.com

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 or you just want to check out the new Futurama reboot, getting a 30-day FREE trial is a fantastic option for you.

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Amazon Prime Video Free Trial
Amazon Prime Video Free Trial: at Amazon

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. 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.

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Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus: at Amazon

Get a 7-day free trial of Paramount Plus when you get it via Amazon Prime's streaming page. Paramount Plus is the home to all the Star Trek content and the Halo TV series, so this is a great way to get through as much of that as you like and save big.

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Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus: $119.99 at Paramount+

This might seem like a fairly sizeable investment, but it'll save money in the long run. By buying annually, the price goes from $12.99 a month to $10 per month. You save $36 and you get everything the Essential plan offers, plus Showtime originals and the option to download content. Paramount Plus is the home of a lot of Star Trek and Halo.

If you opt for the Essential Plan, you can save $35 too by subscribing annually.

Note: You also get one week free with this deal.

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Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus: was $10 now $5 at Sling TV

Paramount Plus is the home of a lot of Star Trek, Halo and is now 50% off your first month.

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Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus: at Walmart

Pararmount Plus Essential Plan Free With Walmart Plus.

Paramount Plus Essential Plan is free, yes you read that correctly, with Walmart Plus. You can claim a free 30-day trial of Walmart Plus, otherwise it's $12.95/month or you can pay annually, which is $98/year. If you're already a member, this is a deal worth getting... It's literally free.

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Discovery Plus
Discovery Plus: at Amazon

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.

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Discovery Plus
Discovery Plus: at discoveryplus.com

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.

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Max
at Max - United States

HBO Max - Save up to 16% on annual plans.

Warner Bros. Movies, live sports and Discovery's library are all stand-out reasons to get HBO Max and if you are looking to subscribe, you can save over $40 by buying the annual plans.

Note: Student discounts are available.

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Sling TV
Sling TV: was $51 now $25.50 at Sling TV

Sling - Get 50% off your first month with either the blue bundle, orange bundle or both.

Stream live sports, entertainment and news channels with a choice of either Sling's Blue or Orange package. The free month of Premium Plus is a saving of $32.99 and gets you access to services like AMC+, Paramount Plus, Starz and more.

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AMC Plus
AMC Plus: at Amazon

Get a 7-day free trial of AMC Plus. AMC Plus is home to a range of content from bingeworthy TV shows including everything from "The Walking Dead" universe to movies and more.

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AMC Plus
AMC Plus: was $10 now $5 at Sling TV

You can save big on the first month of AMC+ which includes Sling Freestream.

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PBS Kids
PBS Kids: $4.99 at Amazon

Get a 7-day free trial on PBS Kids, 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"

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Peacock TV
Peacock TV: was $79.99 now $24.99 at Peacock TV

Get hit shows, originals, live sports and 50 always-on channels and now you can save 68% and get your first year for only $24.99. After your first year, you will be charged the full $79.99. Peacock’s sci-fi offerings range from superhero drama Heroes to Battlestar Galactica, to the Alan Tudyk-starring Resident Alien. Cult classic Serenity is found in the movies section, too.

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Great streaming services 2025

Below, you'll find the best current prices across some of the big hitters in terms of streaming services. 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.

Netflix includes movies like "Don't Look Up", "Dune" and "Gravity". Although, if it's TV shows you're after then "The Twilight Zone" or "Another Life" might be for you.

Amazon can offer you "Armageddon", "War Of The Worlds", "The Tomorrow War" and "Robocop". Its choice of TV shows includes the ever-popular "The Expanse" and numerous "Stargate" series.

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".

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

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

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Alexander Cox
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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