April 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
like here: notice how this story frames the insane 29% year over year price increases for streaming video as just something that ambiguously happens. Or they'll give in a cute nickname like "streamflation," to avoid acknowledging it's just predatory price gouging by shitty companies
“Streamflation” Is Real: U.S. Inflation Data Shows Soaring Price of Streaming Video Services
Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday showed that overall inflation cooled in December ... but streaming video prices soared by nearly 20 percent.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM
like here: notice how this story frames the insane 29% year over year price increases for streaming video as just something that ambiguously happens. Or they'll give in a cute nickname like "streamflation," to avoid acknowledging it's just predatory price gouging by shitty companies
Coming up on #KTLA: Streamflation continues. This time it's Disney+/Hulu jacking up rates by 13% for ad-free service, nearly three times the inflation rate
September 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Coming up on #KTLA: Streamflation continues. This time it's Disney+/Hulu jacking up rates by 13% for ad-free service, nearly three times the inflation rate
US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2026 at 3:56 PM
US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks
I for one blame generational entitlement
or avocado toast
or liberals who are "anti business"
perhaps wokeness
or avocado toast
or liberals who are "anti business"
perhaps wokeness
“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point
As the monthly cost of streaming subscriptions keeps creeping up (alongside gas, groceries and seemingly everything else) consumers will be forced to make tough choices.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
April 10, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I for one blame generational entitlement
or avocado toast
or liberals who are "anti business"
perhaps wokeness
or avocado toast
or liberals who are "anti business"
perhaps wokeness
Coming up on #KTLA: Disney is raising the monthly price of its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services above the $20 level, the fourth price hike in four years. Expect streamflation among leading providers to soon test the $25 level
September 23, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Coming up on #KTLA: Disney is raising the monthly price of its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services above the $20 level, the fourth price hike in four years. Expect streamflation among leading providers to soon test the $25 level
“The annual price for Disney+ at launch was $70. Now it’s $190, an increase of 170% – presumably to stay competitive with eggs.”
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience? www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience? www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2026 at 4:23 AM
“The annual price for Disney+ at launch was $70. Now it’s $190, an increase of 170% – presumably to stay competitive with eggs.”
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience? www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience? www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Netflix, Disney+ Lead Price Surge As 'Streamflation' Squeezes Subscribers
Streaming fans are feeling the pinch as “streamflation” sweeps across the industry, with Netflix, Disney+, and other major platforms rolling out new price hikes that have left many subscribers dailyvoice.com/ct/farmingto...
Streaming fans are feeling the pinch as “streamflation” sweeps across the industry, with Netflix, Disney+, and other major platforms rolling out new price hikes that have left many subscribers dailyvoice.com/ct/farmingto...
Netflix, Disney+ Lead Price Surge As 'Streamflation' Squeezes Subscribers
Streaming fans are feeling the pinch as “streamflation” sweeps across the industry, with Netflix, Disney+, and other major platforms rolling out new price hikes that have left many subscribers stunned...
dailyvoice.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Netflix, Disney+ Lead Price Surge As 'Streamflation' Squeezes Subscribers
Streaming fans are feeling the pinch as “streamflation” sweeps across the industry, with Netflix, Disney+, and other major platforms rolling out new price hikes that have left many subscribers dailyvoice.com/ct/farmingto...
Streaming fans are feeling the pinch as “streamflation” sweeps across the industry, with Netflix, Disney+, and other major platforms rolling out new price hikes that have left many subscribers dailyvoice.com/ct/farmingto...
Subscription streaming prices were up 20% in Dec.
Cable, however, increased by only 1.1%.
I'm no cable apologist, but cable companies make studios fight for every price increase. Once you remove the middle man, you remove the guardrails.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig... #TVSky #Streaming
Cable, however, increased by only 1.1%.
I'm no cable apologist, but cable companies make studios fight for every price increase. Once you remove the middle man, you remove the guardrails.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig... #TVSky #Streaming
“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point
As the monthly cost of streaming subscriptions keeps creeping up (alongside gas, groceries and seemingly everything else) consumers will be forced to make tough choices.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
April 11, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Subscription streaming prices were up 20% in Dec.
Cable, however, increased by only 1.1%.
I'm no cable apologist, but cable companies make studios fight for every price increase. Once you remove the middle man, you remove the guardrails.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig... #TVSky #Streaming
Cable, however, increased by only 1.1%.
I'm no cable apologist, but cable companies make studios fight for every price increase. Once you remove the middle man, you remove the guardrails.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig... #TVSky #Streaming
Meanwhile we lowered our price www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
“Streamflation” Is Real: U.S. Inflation Data Shows Soaring Price of Streaming Video Services
Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday showed that overall inflation cooled in December ... but streaming video prices soared by nearly 20 percent.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Meanwhile we lowered our price www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience? www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience? www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point
“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point
Right as the biggest players in entertainment are turning streaming into a viable business, there is growing concern that a wrench could be thrown into the entire sector: Consumers are grappling with rising prices everywhere they look, and there are signals that their willingness to keep paying more might be nearing a breaking point.
bit.ly
April 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point
#Streamflation !
Ich trenne mich in den naechsten Wochen von einigen Streamingdiensten.
Ganz oben auf der Liste: Disney+ und Amazon Prime!
Ganz unten auf der Liste: Youtube Premium und Apple TV+
Dazwischen haengt Netflix, wo ich auch nur noch Truecrime Dokus schaue 🤷♂️
Ich trenne mich in den naechsten Wochen von einigen Streamingdiensten.
Ganz oben auf der Liste: Disney+ und Amazon Prime!
Ganz unten auf der Liste: Youtube Premium und Apple TV+
Dazwischen haengt Netflix, wo ich auch nur noch Truecrime Dokus schaue 🤷♂️
November 8, 2024 at 2:40 PM
#Streamflation !
Ich trenne mich in den naechsten Wochen von einigen Streamingdiensten.
Ganz oben auf der Liste: Disney+ und Amazon Prime!
Ganz unten auf der Liste: Youtube Premium und Apple TV+
Dazwischen haengt Netflix, wo ich auch nur noch Truecrime Dokus schaue 🤷♂️
Ich trenne mich in den naechsten Wochen von einigen Streamingdiensten.
Ganz oben auf der Liste: Disney+ und Amazon Prime!
Ganz unten auf der Liste: Youtube Premium und Apple TV+
Dazwischen haengt Netflix, wo ich auch nur noch Truecrime Dokus schaue 🤷♂️
What is streamflation? (and will prices keep rising?)
What is streamflation? (and will prices keep rising?)
If you use streaming services for videos or video games, you might have noticed some higher prices — or “streamflation” — on your credit card bills.
myfox8.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
What is streamflation? (and will prices keep rising?)
a huge price hike plus ads in all plan tiers. time to #CancelDisney+
Disney+ and Hulu Raise Prices Again, the Fourth Hike in Four Years
The streamflation trend continues: Disney is asking Disney+ and Hulu subscribers to pay even more for the streaming service.
variety.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
a huge price hike plus ads in all plan tiers. time to #CancelDisney+
I fucking hate Drake, saw the run time on Iceman wasn’t the normal 90 minute streamflation runtime he’s been doing since Views only to notice he dropped 3 albums?! And they’re all reportedly ass?! 0-3?!
May 15, 2026 at 9:44 AM
I fucking hate Drake, saw the run time on Iceman wasn’t the normal 90 minute streamflation runtime he’s been doing since Views only to notice he dropped 3 albums?! And they’re all reportedly ass?! 0-3?!
3/ The "synergy" trap: Ellison is promising $6B in savings to pay off a massive $79B debt. In plain English? That’s 5,000+ layoffs and "streamflation." Expect your Max/Paramount+ bill to spike while the quality of original UK content craters. 📉
April 25, 2026 at 4:56 PM
3/ The "synergy" trap: Ellison is promising $6B in savings to pay off a massive $79B debt. In plain English? That’s 5,000+ layoffs and "streamflation." Expect your Max/Paramount+ bill to spike while the quality of original UK content craters. 📉
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
Captain obvious, alert the media.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Captain obvious, alert the media.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
Captain obvious, alert the media.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Captain obvious, alert the media.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The new way media companies are price gouging you: Streamflation.
HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, Peacock, & Apple TV have all raised prices this year. All while families see zero increase in what they get for their money.
In some cases, they’re even losing content.
HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, Peacock, & Apple TV have all raised prices this year. All while families see zero increase in what they get for their money.
In some cases, they’re even losing content.
Streaming Prices Are Soaring—and Consumers Are Still Paying
The menu of options for how to watch shows and movies without cable continues to grow—as do their price tags. But viewers have generally been sticking with their subscriptions.
www.wsj.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The new way media companies are price gouging you: Streamflation.
HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, Peacock, & Apple TV have all raised prices this year. All while families see zero increase in what they get for their money.
In some cases, they’re even losing content.
HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, Peacock, & Apple TV have all raised prices this year. All while families see zero increase in what they get for their money.
In some cases, they’re even losing content.
If you're curious to see it in context.
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Streaming Prices Continue to Balloon: Is ‘Streamflation’ at a Breaking Point?
Premium streamers like Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV and Peacock have steadily cranked up prices. 'Streamflation' maybe pushing consumers to their limit.
variety.com
September 15, 2026 at 5:52 AM
If you're curious to see it in context.
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Apple Music Resmi Naik Harga, Fenomena “Streamflation” Berlanjut
Apple Music dan paket Apple One resmi naikkan harga. Simak rincian kenaikan biaya berlangganan di tengah tren "streamflation" global.
Apple Music dan paket Apple One resmi naikkan harga. Simak rincian kenaikan biaya berlangganan di tengah tren "streamflation" global.
Apple Music Resmi Naik Harga, Fenomena “Streamflation” Berlanjut
Apple Music dan paket Apple One resmi naikkan harga. Simak rincian kenaikan biaya berlangganan di tengah tren "streamflation" global.
www.seanteronews.com
July 19, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Apple Music Resmi Naik Harga, Fenomena “Streamflation” Berlanjut
Apple Music dan paket Apple One resmi naikkan harga. Simak rincian kenaikan biaya berlangganan di tengah tren "streamflation" global.
Apple Music dan paket Apple One resmi naikkan harga. Simak rincian kenaikan biaya berlangganan di tengah tren "streamflation" global.