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Skydance’s Discovery+ prices increase by up to 20 percent

Skydance’s Discovery+ prices increase by up to 20 percent

Summary

Discovery+ has raised its subscription prices by up to 20% starting today. New ad-free plans now cost $12 per month, and ad-supported plans cost $7 per month. Current subscribers will be notified 30 days before their bills reflect the new prices, beginning November 12.

Key Facts

  • Ad-free monthly plans for new Discovery+ subscribers increased from $10 to $12.
  • Ad-supported monthly plans increased from $6 to $7 for new subscribers.
  • Current subscribers will get a 30-day notice before new prices take effect on their bills starting November 12.
  • The price increase was planned before the recent merger that formed the new company Skydance.
  • Discovery+ specializes in unscripted content like reality shows and documentaries.
  • Discovery+ has raised prices three times since starting in 2012; the last increase was in January 2025.
  • Discovery+ had about 24 million subscribers in 2022 and has been profitable since at least 2023.
  • Skydance plans to combine Discovery+ with Paramount+ and HBO Max into one streaming service eventually.
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