The best streaming deals 2024: watch great sci-fi content for less

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The best streaming deals will have you glued to the couch and entertained without breaking the bank, and we've highlighted the top deals ahead of the holidays.

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We've searched for and highlighted the best streaming deals you can get this holiday season so you can save on a fantastic source of entertainment.

As the nights are getting longer and colder, this time of year is the best for maximizing your streaming options. Whether it's a free trial, discounts or bundles, you can flick through the best streaming deals below to find something suitable.

If you want to check out what's available on different platforms before subscribing then our guides to the best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon and Paramount Plus will point you in the right direction. Whether you're a sci-fi super fan, hooked on TV drama or you just want something cool to watch, scroll down for the best streaming deals this holiday season.

Best streaming deals December 2024

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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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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Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus: at Amazon

Get a 7-day free trial of Paramount Plus when you get it via Amazon Prime's Black Friday 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.

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

One year of Paramount Plus + Showtime Was $10 Now $5 for the First Month Via Sling.

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 if 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 16% by buying the annual plans.

Note: Student discounts are available.

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Sling TV
Sling TV: was $40 now $20 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

AMC Plus was $8.99 now $5 for the first month

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

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PBS Kids
PBS Kids: was $4.99 now $1.25 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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Great streaming services December 2024

We've included this section because there's a host of great sci-fi content for space fans on other streaming services. As the nights are getting longer and darker, there's plenty of fresh content out there to keep you glued to the couch.

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". On top of this, There's also a range of 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.

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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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