Best streaming deals August 2023: Paramount Plus and Showtime bundle, Sling TV exclusives, and more

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Ensure you've seen the must-see TV shows and movies and got a handle on your wallet by discovering the current best streaming deals available. No need to be subscribed to every single platform going – subscribe to an excellent deal, cancel, and move onto the next with all the fully loaded services and their top offerings listed here.

Always a handful of streaming services with a great promotion to be had, Showtime has now become a part of Paramount Plus when you subscribe to its Premium ad-free plan. Not as stingy as its competitors, Apple TV Plus still has its tasty 7-day free trial to watch the final season of Ted Lasso, the latest episodes of Foundation, and more. 

Cable-cutting dream Sling TV has an excellent introductory offer, too. You can now save 50% on your first month across all its packages. It's also worth checking out some of the great offers it has on other streaming services like STARZ and AMC Plus.

For families and households with a mix of ages and tastes, the Disney Plus bundle just got even more versatile with its offering, both in terms of plans and prices. You also may have heard another price hike is on the way for Disney Plus subscribers. We suggest locking in its current rates by signing up to an annual plan, giving you a whole 12 months of Disney Plus before you'll have to pay more.

From free trials to discounted rates and new subscriber offers, find the latest streaming deals currently live across the likes of Disney Plus, Hulu, and some of the other best streaming services to subscribe to below.

Today's best streaming deals

Disney Plus price</a> increase has just been announced, with the cost of its Premium ad-free plan set to increase from $10.99 a month/$109.99 a year to $13.99 a month or $139.99 yearly from <strong>October 12</strong>. If you're on a monthly plan, you'll be charged the new increased amount when you're next billed. To lock in the current pricing for a whole year, sign up to its annual plan and <strong>get 12 months for the price of 10 at the current cost of $109.99</strong>.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Disney Plus: lock in lowest rate with $109.99 annual plan

Disney Plus: lock in lowest rate with $109.99 annual plan
A Disney Plus price increase has just been announced, with the cost of its Premium ad-free plan set to increase from $10.99 a month/$109.99 a year to $13.99 a month or $139.99 yearly from October 12. If you're on a monthly plan, you'll be charged the new increased amount when you're next billed. To lock in the current pricing for a whole year, sign up to its annual plan and get 12 months for the price of 10 at the current cost of $109.99.

STARZ: $9

STARZ: $9 $5 for your first month via Sling TV
No need for a Sling TV base subscription, sign up to STARZ via the Sling TV website and you can stream STARZ Originals alongside Sling TV's free stream library and save $4 on your first month. Packed with hit shows like Outlander, P-Valley, and Minx, this is a great way to sample some top tier entertainment.

AMC Plus: $8.99

AMC Plus: $8.99 $5 for your first month
Save on your first month of AMC Plus and stream originals like The Walking Dead: Dead City and Interview with the Vampire when you sign up through Sling TV. No need to spend a cent on the cable cutter itself, you can simply sample AMC Plus' library off TV shows and movies, featuring hits from SHUDDER, Sundance, and more.

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Discovery Plus: 7-day free trial via Sling TV

Discovery Plus: 7-day free trial via Sling TV
Want to try out Discovery Plus' selection of unscripted reality shows? From Gold Rush to 90-Day Finace, Deadliest Catch, and more, combine your trial with Sling TV (without paying for a Sling TV subscription) and get access to Sling's free library, too.

Paramount Plus Premium plan: $11.99 a month or $119.99 annually

Paramount Plus Premium plan: $11.99 a month or $119.99 annually
Stream your way through two extensive libraries of TV shows and movies and opt for the Paramount Plus Premium plan. This throws together the Paramount Plus library you know and love, cuts out the commercials, and also adds all Showtime's titles for just $11.99 a month. Watch Yellowstone and Yellowjackets in equal measure with the best of both in this streaming deal. Opt between the plan's monthly or yearly rate and enjoy a 7-day free trial off the bat.

Sling TV: Save 50% on your first month of Sling TV

Sling TV: Save 50% on your first month of Sling TV
Opt for either its Orange or Blue plan (or both) and new and returning customers can currently get a huge 50% discount on your first month. That brings the price down from $40 to $20 for Orange and down to $22.50 for Blue. Or, if you opt for both, it'll cost $30 for your first month of both the Blue and Orange packages.

Paramount Plus: Get FREE with Walmart Plus sign ups

Paramount Plus: Get FREE with Walmart Plus sign ups
For existing and new customers to Walmart Plus, you can now stream Paramount Plus for free as a part of your membership on top of discounts on fuel, free delivery on groceries, as well as free shipping on other items. Subscribers will get the Paramount Plus Essential plan, which is valued at $49.99 a year.

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Disney Plus: Get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu from $12.99 a month

Disney Plus: Get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu from $12.99 a month
The Disney Plus bundle now offers more choice depending on what you do and don't want out of your streaming subscription. Starting from $9.99 a month for just Disney Plus and Hulu, you can get the Disney Plus Bundle Trio for $12.99 a month with ads, throwing in ESPN Plus, too. Or forego commercials and pay $19.99 a month.

HBO Max free trial</a> since December 2020. However, there is one way you can still get week-long trial period. And that's by selecting it as an Add-On to your Hulu subscription. Sign up to Hulu, head to <strong>Account</strong> and <strong>Manage Add-Ons</strong> to get it.</p> <p>Alternatively, if you've got an Amazon Prime Video subscription, you can also <a href=https://www.techradar.com/deals/"https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Foffers%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>get a 7-day free trial of HBO Max there</strong></a>.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Max: get a 7-day free trial as a Hulu Add-On

Max: get a 7-day free trial as a Hulu Add-On
Unfortunately there hasn't been a HBO Max free trial since December 2020. However, there is one way you can still get week-long trial period. And that's by selecting it as an Add-On to your Hulu subscription. Sign up to Hulu, head to Account and Manage Add-Ons to get it.

Alternatively, if you've got an Amazon Prime Video subscription, you can also get a 7-day free trial of HBO Max there.

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Hulu: 30 day free trial with With-Ads and Ad-Free plans

Hulu: 30 day free trial with With-Ads and Ad-Free plans
New and eligible returning customers can try out Hulu's on-demand plans with the 30-day Hulu free trial. Thereafter pay $7.99 a month for its With-Ads plan, or $14.99 a month to cut out the commercials. Unfortunately, its Hulu with Live TV plan no longer offers a free trial.

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Apple TV Plus: 7-day free trial

Apple TV Plus: 7-day free trial
Home to huge shows including The Morning Show and Ted Lasso, Apple TV Plus is constantly adding new titles to its slight but quality line-up. This includes new breakout shows like Severance, Bad Sisters, and Will Smith's Emancipation. Sign up and see if its for you with the Apple TV Plus free trial.

Streaming deals FAQ

What is the best streaming deal right now?

Truthfully, it comes down to personal preference where the best streaming deal is concerned. Some streaming services will offer an exceptional discount on their plans, but their content won't be to certain people's tastes. 

Those looking for a cheaper alternative to cable, Sling TV has you covered with its current 50% off deal across all its plans.

If you simply want a selection of great on-demand entertainment, we cannot recommend the Disney Plus bundle enough. Get Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus for just $12.99 a month with ads, or opt out of commercials for $19.99 a month.

With Paramount Plus and Showtime now merged under Paramount Plus' Premium plan, sign up for just $11.99 a month, or $119.99 annually.

What streaming service is the cheapest?

When we bring it down to numerical value, Paramount Plus and Peacock TV are the cheapest streaming services out there for US customers, with both offering baseline plans from $5.99 a month. However, it does come down to personal preference. What some might deem entertaining, others may see as utter trash. 

Apple TV Plus is great value for money at $6.99 a month. While its library still remains fairly streamlined, you can't argue that there is hefty budget put behind its productions and their big-name casting.

Are you able to bundle Hulu with other services?

Not only is Hulu a part of the excellent value Disney Plus bundle (throwing together Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus for just $12.99 a month), you also have the option of adding on a number of excellent services to your standalone Hulu subscription.

Choose between HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz, or have a combination of all four depending on what you want to be able to watch. In some cases, you'll even be able to trial these services before paying.

Which streaming service is the best in 2023?

The best streaming service that reigns supreme across both sides of the Atlantic is Netflix, offering a wealth of great movies and TV shows as well as its own, hugely popular Original series. It also offers different plans to cater for what you want and how much you're willing to pay.

While Netflix is the obvious choice, for those in the States, HBO Max and Hulu are full of incredibly gritty entertainment. For international subscribers, you can get Star on Disney Plus, which essentially consists of imports from Hulu, including The Dropout, The Bear, and The Kardashians.

Alice Marshall
eCommerce Editor

Alice is eCommerce Editor at Future with a focus on streaming services, such as Disney Plus and HBO Max, and VPN. She predominantly writes buying and streaming service guides, as well as how to watch articles. Previously a Commercial Content Writer at Trusted Reviews, Alice has five years experience giving online buying advice, and over two years writing about consumer tech.