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We\u2019re far from streaming\u2019s original promise<\/a>: instant access to beloved and undiscovered titles without the burden of ads, bundled services, or price gouging that have long been associated with cable.<\/p>\n

Still, every year we get more dependent on streaming for entertainment. Despite streaming services\u2019 flaws, many of us are bound to keep subscribing to at least one service next year. Here\u2019s what we can expect in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n

Subscription prices keep rising, but perhaps not as expected<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s virtually no hope of streaming subscription prices plateauing in 2026. Streaming companies continue to face challenges as content production and licensing costs rise, and it’s often easier to get current customers to pay slightly more than to acquire new subscribers. Meanwhile, many streaming companies are still struggling with profitability and revenue after spending years focusing on winning subscribers with content.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re far from streaming\u2019s original promise: instant access to beloved and undiscovered titles without the burden of ads, bundled services, or price gouging that have long been associated with cable. Still, every year we get more dependent on streaming for entertainment. Despite streaming services\u2019 flaws, many of us are bound to keep subscribing to at least one service next year. Here\u2019s what we can expect in 2026 and beyond. 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