# Discovery+ Raising Prices Amid Shutdown Fears

> Discovery+ hikes prices as merger chaos threatens its future.
- Title: Discovery+ Raising Prices Amid Shutdown Fears · ScreenRant
- Summary: Discovery+ hikes prices as merger chaos threatens its future. Discovery+ increases monthly subscriptions by $1 for ad-supported and $2 for ad-free plans in…
- Keywords: discovery plus, warner bros discovery, skydance, paramount plus, hbo max, streaming service, merger, price increase, subscription, entertainment, culture, Discovery
- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/discovery-plus-prices-raised-shutdown-concerns
- Author: Rianna de Bono-Smith
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:13:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: discovery plus, warner bros discovery, skydance, paramount plus, hbo max, streaming service, merger, price increase, subscription, entertainment, culture
## Discovery+ Price Hike
Discovery+ raises monthly prices by $1 for ad-supported and $2 for ad-free plans in the U.S.
## Merger Creates Uncertainty
Discovery+ faces potential shutdown after Warner Bros. Discovery merger with Skydance.
## Skydance Leadership Shift
David Ellison confirmed HBO Max and Paramount+ merger but left Discovery+ plans unclear.
## Key takeaway

Discovery+ increases monthly subscriptions by $1 for ad-supported and $2 for ad-free plans in the U.S. after Warner Bros. Discovery's merger with Skydance.