Starz plans & pricing
1 plan, from $11.99/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: offered, saves up to 51% vs monthly
- Cheapest way to watch: STARZ Annual at $69.99/yr (about $5.83/mo)
- Free trial: 7 days for new subscribers
Which plan should you pick?
- Single $11.99/mo tier; intro offers ($4.99/mo for 3 months) cut the cost while they last.
- The Prime Video 5-service bundle ($29.99/mo with AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece) can beat separate subs.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARZ Monthly | $11.99/mo | $69.99/yr (save 51%) | No | — | — | — | Single tier, ad-free. Raised to $11.99/mo in Q2 2026. Annual plan $69.99/yr. 7-day free trial for new subscribers. |
Price history
Every verified Starz price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2016 | Monthly (ad-free) | $8.99/mo (first tracked) |
| June 26, 2023 | Monthly (ad-free) | $8.99 → $9.99/mo |
| September 5, 2024 | Monthly (ad-free) | $9.99 → $10.99/mo |
| June 8, 2026 | Monthly (ad-free) | $10.99 → $11.99/mo |
Switching plans
STARZ has a single tier; switch between monthly and annual from the Subscription tab in your starz.com account settings.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel Starz, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is STARZ per month?
STARZ costs $11.99/month for its single plan. An annual plan at $69.99/year costs about 51% less than paying monthly.
How much is STARZ for a year?
STARZ costs $69.99/year, about 51% less than paying $11.99/month, verified October 14, 2026.
When did STARZ last raise prices?
STARZ last rose on June 8, 2026, from $10.99 to $11.99/month, per Dormant's price-history tracking. It was $8.99/month when first tracked in 2016.
Does STARZ have a free trial?
Yes. STARZ offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
How do I cancel STARZ?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel STARZ. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- The Streamable: STARZ Q2 2026 earnings (price raised to $12/mo)
- STARZ official sign-up page: annual plan $69.99/yr
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