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Streaming Prices Surge 20%: Netflix, Disney Plus Hit Hard

1/15/2026

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Streaming prices rose nearly 20% from November to December, based on data released recently by the U.S. Labor Department.
The price increase affects major streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Disney Plus, and Paramount Plus.
The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin discussed these price hikes in an interview with CBS News.

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Story summary

Streaming prices rose nearly 20% from November to December, based on data released recently by the U.S. Labor Department.
The price increase affects major streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Disney Plus, and Paramount Plus.
The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin discussed these price hikes in an interview with CBS News.