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Starz Price Hikes & Price History (2026)
Updated June 6, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer
Starz raised its standalone monthly price from $10.99 to $11.99 in 2026, the latest step in a steady climb from $8.99. Starz said it executed the increase on April 1, 2026; it then rolled through the subscriber base over Q2, so existing subscribers were moved to the new rate on their renewals across April–June 2026.
At a glance
- Current price
- $11.99 (Monthly)
- Last increase
- April 1, 2026 (+9.1%)
- Total change tracked
- +20%
- Tracked increases
- 2
Key takeaways
- Starz raised its standalone monthly plan from $10.99 to $11.99 in 2026, after going from $9.99 to $10.99 in September 2024.
- Starz said it executed the increase on April 1, 2026; it then rolled through the subscriber base over Q2, so existing subscribers were moved to $11.99 on renewals across April–June 2026.
- Starz has lifted its monthly price by about $1 every 12–18 months, up from $8.99 a few years ago.
Starz price increase history
| Date | Plan | Region | Old → New | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Monthly | US | $10.99 → $11.99 | +9.1% | Source |
| September 5, 2024 | Monthly | US | $9.99 → $10.99 | +10% | Source |
What Starz costs right now
- Monthly: $11.99 (US)
Why Starz keeps raising its price
Starz has settled into a pattern of roughly $1-a-year increases on its standalone streaming plan, climbing from $8.99 to $9.99, then $10.99 in September 2024 and $11.99 in 2026. None of the steps is large on its own, but together they have pushed the service up by a third in a few years.
Now operating as a standalone company after splitting from Lionsgate, Starz leans on its original slate — the Power universe, Outlander and event programming — to justify each bump. On its Q1 2026 earnings call the company said it "executed" the $11.99 increase on April 1 and expected it to flow through the subscriber base over Q2, so existing subscribers were moved over on their renewals across April–June rather than on a single day.
Small, frequent increases are the easiest kind to miss, because no single one feels worth cancelling over — and a staggered rollout means the higher charge can land on your renewal weeks after it was announced. Logging the price you actually pay makes Starz’s next $1 bump obvious the moment it lands instead of compounding unnoticed.
Frequently asked questions
Did Starz raise its price in 2026?
Yes. Starz raised its standalone monthly plan from $10.99 to $11.99. Starz said it executed the increase on April 1, 2026, and it rolled through the subscriber base over Q2, so existing subscribers were moved to $11.99 on their renewals across April–June 2026.
How much does Starz cost now?
As of 2026, the Starz standalone plan is $11.99/month in the US, though Starz frequently runs introductory offers for new subscribers.
How often does Starz raise its prices?
Starz has raised its monthly price by about $1 every 12–18 months, from $8.99 up to $9.99, $10.99 (September 2024) and $11.99 (April 2026).