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Criterion Channel Cost: Monthly, Annual and Trial Billing

The Criterion Channel costs $10.99/month or $99.99/year in USD. An eligible seven-day trial converts to the paid billing term selected during signup.

Last edited on Oct 27, 2026
Subpilot Editorial Team, Senior Subscription Writer 2 min read

Plans & Pricing

Monthly

$10.99/month

  • • Direct streaming subscription

Annual

$99.99/year

  • • Direct streaming subscription; full yearly payment

Which Plan Fits Best?

Monthly

$10.99/month

Best for customers who prefer a shorter billing commitment and want to reassess sooner.

  • • Direct streaming subscription

Annual

$99.99/year

Best for customers comfortable with an annual commitment after comparing the full amount charged.

  • • Direct streaming subscription; full yearly payment

What to Watch Out For

  • •Eligible signup offers include a seven-day trial which converts to the chosen paid term. Criterion.com merchandise purchases and Criterion Channel streaming use separate billing even where accounts share a sign-in.

Detailed analysis

Monthly versus annual

Twelve monthly payments total $131.88. At the listed $99.99 annual price, the difference is $31.89 before tax or offers. The annual payment is due upfront.

Trial and account checks

Confirm the trial end and chosen term before activating it. The service’s catalog rotates, so check current availability of the films you want. A shared account sign-in does not mean merchandise and streaming payments are combined.

Official guidance

Provider pricing or subscription guidance. Content reviewed October 27, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does buying a Criterion disc include a Channel subscription?

Criterion.com merchandise and Criterion Channel streaming have separate billing, even where the same email links their sign-in.

What plans does The Criterion Channel offer?

Monthly at $10.99/month, Annual at $99.99/year

Can The Criterion Channel prices or offers change?

Yes. Plan packaging, promotions, taxes, currency, and regional availability can change. Confirm the complete recurring charge and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Sources checked

Verified Oct 2026

Cancellation steps, fees, and billing rules below were checked against each provider's official help documentation. Always confirm inside your own account, since plans and billing paths vary.

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criterionchannel.comChecked
criterion.com / faq/channelChecked
Freshness
Verified October 27, 2026
Source domains
criterionchannel.com, criterion.com
Coverage scope
United States
Fact sources checked
2 source pages

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