Cancelling a streaming service should take less than two minutes, but each platform buries the cancellation option in a slightly different place. This guide gives you the exact steps to cancel Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, and Paramount+ quickly and without hassle.
Most streaming services follow the same basic rules when you cancel. Your subscription stays active until the end of your current billing period — you do not get a refund for unused days. You will not be charged again after cancellation, and you can resubscribe at any time, usually without losing your watchlist or viewing history.
If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Roku rather than directly through the streaming service, you need to cancel through that platform rather than the streaming service's own website. Check your email receipt for the original subscription to confirm where you subscribed.
⚠️ If you subscribed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings → Your Name → Subscriptions, not on the streaming service website.
Your Netflix access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. Netflix will show you exactly when your access ends during the cancellation process. You can rejoin at any time and your profile, watchlist, and viewing history will still be there.
✅ Tip: Netflix offers the ability to pause your membership for up to 3 months instead of fully cancelling — useful if you just need a break.
If you have Hulu + Live TV, make sure you want to cancel the entire package including live TV — the cancellation applies to everything. Hulu sometimes offers discounted plans or a pause option during the cancellation flow, which can be worth considering if the price is the main reason you are leaving.
If you subscribe to the Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+), cancelling Disney+ will cancel the entire bundle. If you only want to remove one service from the bundle, you may need to contact Disney+ customer support or switch to individual subscriptions first.
⚠️ Cancelling the Disney Bundle cancels Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ together. Contact support if you only want to remove one service.
Max is also sold through cable providers, Amazon Channels, and Apple. If you subscribed through one of these partners, you need to cancel through that partner. Check your billing statement to confirm who charges you for Max each month.
Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime membership. To cancel Prime Video specifically without cancelling all of Amazon Prime, you would need to cancel your entire Prime membership — they are not separable. Most people keep Prime for the shipping benefits and consider Prime Video a bonus.
To cancel Amazon Prime entirely:
✅ Tip: Amazon offers the option to end your membership at the next renewal date rather than immediately, which lets you use out your remaining time.
Apple TV+ subscriptions are managed through Apple's subscription system. The easiest way to cancel depends on your device:
Peacock has a free tier, so rather than fully cancelling you can downgrade to the free plan and keep access to Peacock's free content library. This is worth considering if you occasionally want to check back for specific content.
Like Peacock, Paramount+ sometimes offers a discounted rate during the cancellation flow rather than letting you leave. If the price is the issue, it is worth seeing what they offer before completing the cancellation.
If you are cancelling one service to try another, StreamFinder can help you search across all streaming platforms to find exactly where your favorite shows are available before you switch.