Cancel GuidesLast updated: June 2026

How to Cancel Starz / STARZ — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Pricing reminder

You're paying $9.99/month (direct), or $5.99/month if subscribed via Amazon Prime Channels, Hulu, etc.

Cancel on Web (starz.com)

1
Sign in at starz.com.
2
Click your account (top-right) > Manage Account.
3
Click Cancel Subscription.
4
Confirm. Access continues until end of billing period.

Cancel on iPhone (Apple-billed)

1
Open Settings > your name > Subscriptions.
2
Tap STARZ.
3
Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel on Amazon Prime Channel (Amazon-billed)

1
Sign in at amazon.com.
2
Go to Account > Memberships & Subscriptions.
3
Find STARZ under Prime Video Channels.
4
Click Cancel Channel.
5
Confirm.

What happens after cancellation

STARZ originals (Outlander, Power universe, P-Valley, etc.) lock at period end.
Watch history, watchlist, and continue-watching positions are preserved.
Offline downloads on the mobile app stop being playable.
If you re-subscribe, you pick up where you left off.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

Lionsgate (STARZ owner) retains your account, viewing history, and preferences. STARZ is in the process of separating from Lionsgate as an independent company as of 2024 — account data should transfer seamlessly. Email [email protected] to request account deletion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Outlander Season 8 is coming — should I cancel now and resubscribe later?

Cancel-and-resubscribe is a valid streaming strategy. STARZ keeps your watch history and watchlist forever, so when Outlander S8 drops, you can resubscribe for that month and binge. Saves ~$80/year if you only watch STARZ originals.

Q2Is the Amazon Prime Channel STARZ price ($5.99) better than direct?

Yes, significantly. STARZ via Amazon Prime Channels (which requires Amazon Prime, $14.99/mo) is $5.99/mo vs $9.99/mo direct. If you already have Prime, switch to the Channel option. If you don't have Prime, direct STARZ is cheaper than Prime + Channel.

Q3Can I get a refund on STARZ?

STARZ doesn't issue prorated refunds. Cancel-at-period-end is the standard flow. Apple App Store and Google Play follow their own refund policies (90 days and 48 hours respectively).

Q4What's the cheapest STARZ alternative for similar content?

Acorn TV ($6.99/mo) for British dramas. BritBox ($8.99/mo) similar. AMC+ ($8.99/mo) for prestige drama. Library content rotates — none has the specific STARZ originals, but they fill the same prestige-drama niche.

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