How to cancel CuriosityStream

Last verified (cancel steps): October 2, 2026.

To cancel CuriosityStream, sign in at curiositystream.com, open Your Account, scroll to Plan and Payment, choose Manage Plan, then select Cancel Plan in the top right and follow the prompts. It takes about two minutes. CuriosityStream can only cancel direct website subscriptions, so confirm who bills you on your bank statement first.

TL;DR

Difficulty: 1/5
Time estimate: 2 minutes

Step-by-step

On the web (fastest):

Go to curiositystream.com and sign in, then open Your Account.
Scroll to the Plan and Payment section and select Manage Plan.
Select Cancel Plan in the top right corner.
Follow the prompts to finish.

Stuck? Email help@curiositystream.com with your account details and they will process the cancellation.

Billing-specific instructions:

Check your bank statement to confirm who bills you; CuriosityStream can only cancel direct website subscriptions.

Billed through Apple (iTunes/App Store): iPhone/iPad → Settings → your name → Subscriptions → CuriosityStream → Cancel Subscription.
Billed through Google Play: Play Store → profile icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → CuriosityStream → Cancel subscription.
Billed through Roku or Amazon: Cancel through that platform's subscription settings.

Traps to expect

Deleting the app doesn't cancel. Billing continues until the plan itself is canceled.
No refunds for partial months. Monthly plans are not prorated; annual plans are not refunded mid-term.

Retention offers

CuriosityStream rarely discounts to keep you; the cancel flow is straightforward.

Consider annual billing instead: If you'll be back within the year, annual billing works out near $4.17/mo. Verdict: only if documentaries are a staple for you.

See what CuriosityStream costs now →

After you cancel

Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
Your account and bookmarks remain if you resubscribe later.

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Coming back

Sign back in at curiositystream.com and pick a plan, or upgrade straight to the Smart Bundle if you want the partner services too.

Quick answers

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

How much is CuriosityStream now, and what happens after I cancel?

CuriosityStream costs $5.99/month for Standard, price verified October 14, 2026. After you cancel, you keep streaming until the end of your billing period, and your profiles and watch history are expected to persist on the account.