Netflix Hits Customers With a New Price Hike, Following Other Streamers in 2026 - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Tech > Services & Software > Streaming Services The streaming service last raised prices in January 2025. Another year, another Netflix streaming price hike. After last raising prices in January 2025, the company is implementing increases on all three plans for US subscribers. As Variety first reported, updated rates went live on the streaming service’s plan help page on Thursday. A Netflix spokesperson confirmed to CNET that the new pricing goes into effect immediately for new customers, and in the coming weeks, current subscribers will see receive an email a month before the changes apply to their bill. Your billing cycle will determine when the new price hits. Standard with ads rose from $8 per month to $9 per month, and the ad-free Standard plan has increased from $18 per month to $20 monthly. The $25-per-month price of Premium has also been bumped up by $2, and is now $27. Are you sharing you