Prime Video
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Prime Video, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Prime Video's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Video Ultra (U.S.) | $4.99 a month | Prime or Prime Video subscription required · ad-free except select content · UHD/4K · Dolby Atmos · up to 100 downloads · 5 concurrent streams · $4.99/month |
| Amazon Prime membership (U.S.) | $14.99 a month | Prime Video included · includes other Prime membership benefits · $14.99 a month |
| Prime Video Ultra annual plan (U.S.) | $45.99 a year | Available to customers with an annual Prime membership · Prime or Prime Video subscription required · $45.99 |
| Amazon Prime membership (U.S.) | $139 a year | Prime Video included · includes other Prime membership benefits · $139 a year |
The facts
Each one read from Prime Video's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Add-on subscriptions
- Customers can add third-party subscriptions such as MGM+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Peacock Premium Plus, FOX One, and Crunchyroll in the U.S., and manage them from their Prime Video account.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Advertising limits
- Prime Video Ultra removes ads from most included movies and TV shows, but live TV, sports, and select ad-supported content or subscriptions may still include ads.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Concurrent streams and downloads
- The Prime membership benefit includes four concurrent streams and 50 offline downloads; Prime Video Ultra includes five concurrent streams and 100 downloads, subject to possible title, device, and provider sub-limits.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Live sports
- Amazon lists U.S. Prime member coverage including Thursday Night Football, NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, NWSL, and the Masters golf tournament.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Location and catalog limits
- The terms say service availability and digital content vary by location, and Amazon uses technology to verify geographic location.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- One Amazon account can have up to six Prime Video user profiles, each with separate recommendations, season progress, and Watchlist.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Rentals and purchases
- Customers can rent or buy titles through Prime Video, and the service also offers some free ad-supported content.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Streaming service
- Prime Video offers movies, series, live sports, and live events, including Amazon MGM Studios productions and licensed titles.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Prime Video Help provides troubleshooting, contact options, and topics including device setup, playback, parental controls, accessibility, and account settings.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Where available
- Amazon says Prime Video is available in more than 240 countries and territories, with content and offers varying by region.checked 12 Oct 2026
- X-Ray and Shop the Show
- The service offers X-Ray access for behind-the-scenes information and Shop the Show for watching and shopping titles in the U.S.checked 12 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1994checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free trial
- Amazon says eligible non-Prime customers in the U.S. and UK can get a free trial for a limited time; the opened page does not state its duration.checked 12 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported device categories
- Prime Video can be streamed on the web and through its app on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles, and select smart TVs.checked 12 Oct 2026
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