Amazon Introduces Ads on Prime Video: Pay Extra for an Ad-Free Experience

Prime Video's Transformation: Advertisements Arrive, But Ad-Free Remains for a Price

To maintain an ad-free experience on Prime Video, subscribers will need to pay an extra $3 per month on top of their regular Prime subscription. The pricing for the ad-free tier in other countries will be announced at a later date. This move represents a significant shift for Prime Video, which has been a cherished perk of Amazon Prime membership.

Prime Video’s Current Offering

Prime Video, as it stands, is included for free with Amazon Prime, which costs $139 per year ($15 per month) and offers an array of benefits beyond streaming. It features a wide selection of third-party content, including movies and TV series, as well as Amazon Originals produced by Amazon Studios. Notable titles in the Amazon Originals library include “The Boys,” “The Citadel,” “Air,” “Manchester by the Sea,” and “The Big Sick.”

Global Expansion of Ads