The Best Free Streaming Trials (Updated 2026)
With so many streaming services raising their prices, it’s more important than ever to try before you buy. We’ve compiled the definitive list of the best extended free streaming trials available right now for movies, TV shows, anime, and live sports.
1. Apple TV+ (3 Months Free)
Apple TV+ offers some of the highest-quality original programming, including hits like Severance, Ted Lasso, and Foundation.
- Standard Trial: 7 days.
- The Deal: Get 3 months of Apple TV+ for free when you purchase an eligible Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV). Additionally, Best Buy frequently offers a free 3-month code to all its reward members with no hardware purchase required.
2. Amazon Prime Video (30 Days Free)
Prime Video includes award-winning originals like The Boys and Invincible, plus a massive library of classic movies.
- Standard Trial: 30 days.
- The Deal: New members can sign up for a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime, which includes Prime Video, free 2-day shipping, and Amazon Music. Students get a massive 6-month free trial!
3. Paramount+ (30 Days Free)
The home of Star Trek, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe (1883, 1923), and live CBS sports.
- Standard Trial: 7 days.
- The Deal: Paramount+ routinely releases 30-day promo codes every month. Current active codes for 2026 include
WANTMOREandTRIAL30. Simply enter the code at checkout to upgrade your 7-day trial to 30 days.
4. Crunchyroll (14 Days Free)
The undisputed king of anime streaming, simulcasting shows straight from Japan.
- Standard Trial: 14 days.
- The Deal: Get 14 days of the premium Mega Fan tier for free, which allows offline viewing and concurrent streams.
Note: Remember to set a calendar reminder to cancel your trial 24 hours before it expires if you decide not to keep the service, to avoid unwanted charges!