Amazon is currently offering extended free trials on 21 of its Prime Video Channels, giving subscribers a full 30 days to test the services instead of the usual 7-day trial period.
The promotion covers a diverse range of channels, from European arthouse cinema and anime to children’s programming and performing arts.
The offer is available only until January 6, 2026, but once you join any channel, you’ll have 30 free days from that date.
As with any free trial, subscriptions will automatically renew at the standard monthly price once the 30-day period ends. So if you’re just browsing, you’ll need to remember to cancel before the trial expires.
What Are Prime Video Channels?
Prime Video Channels are add-on subscriptions that sit on top of your Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership.
They launched in the UK back in 2017, and the selection has grown massively since then, now featuring well-known services like Apple TV and Paramount+, alongside more specialised offerings.
Here’s the thing: you must have an Amazon Prime subscription (or a standalone Prime Video) first, and then you can add whichever channels you prefer on top of that.
The beauty of Prime Video Channels is that everything lives in one place.
Once you subscribe, you watch through the Prime Video app – whether that’s on your desktop, smartphone, Smart TV, or streaming devices like the Fire TV Stick, Roku, or even through Freesat. One app, one login, multiple channels.
The downside? You’re locked into the Prime Video ecosystem. If you prefer a channel’s standalone app, you’ll need to subscribe separately.
And managing multiple channel subscriptions through Amazon can get pricey if you’re not careful – those £3.99 and £4.99 monthly fees add up quickly.
30-Day Free Trials – The Channels on Offer
Most of these channels normally offer just a 7-day trial, so the extended 30-day window gives you a proper chance to explore what’s on offer and decide if it’s worth keeping.
Here’s the full line-up of channels included in this promotion:
STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS is a European premium streaming service offering hundreds of films and TV shows from STUDIOCANAL’s extensive library. You’ll find everything from British classics to international cinema, including titles like Paddington 2, Apocalypse Now, The Third Man, and Terminator 2. Some of these films can’t be streamed anywhere else in the UK, and the channel adds new titles every month. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
50 Cent Action is Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s personally curated channel, featuring action films and series he’s hand-picked himself. The lineup includes titles like Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2, The Expendables, Righteous Kill, and Nightcrawler. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £3.99/month.
MUBI is a carefully curated streaming service for film lovers, featuring hand-picked arthouse, independent, and world cinema. Think award-winning films like The Substance, Drive My Car, and Licorice Pizza. MUBI focuses on quality over quantity, with each film selected by cinema experts. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £11.99/month.
Arrow Video specialises in cult, horror, and genre cinema from celebrated filmmakers including John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, Takashi Miike, and Dario Argento. The channel features classics like Donnie Darko, Oldboy, REC, and Lars von Trier films, alongside rare extras and newly-created content. It’s the Prime Video Channel version of Arrow’s acclaimed boutique Blu-ray label and standalone streaming service. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
HIDIVE is AMC Networks’ anime streaming service, offering both current hits and classic titles with English subtitles and dubs. The channel provides exclusive access to first-run simulcasts of new anime at or near the same time as their Japanese broadcast, including series like Oshi no Ko, The Eminence in Shadow, I Parry Everything!, and Farming Life in Another World. It’s a solid option for anime fans looking beyond the mainstream offerings. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
CuriosityStream is a documentary streaming service founded by Discovery Channel creator John Hendricks. The channel offers thousands of award-winning documentaries and series covering science, nature, history, technology, and more – including productions from the BBC and NHK. Think Royals: Keeping the Crown, Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places, and David Attenborough’s Light on Earth. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £3.95/month.
Pash is an international children’s brand from Studio 100 Media and ZDF Studios, offering high-quality programming for kids aged 5-13. The channel features hundreds of animated and live-action shows and films, including popular series like Maya the Bee, H2O – Just Add Water, Mia and Me, The Bureau of Magical Things, Heidi, and House of Anubis. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £2.99/month.
Sooner is a European arthouse and independent cinema platform showcasing award-winning films directly from major international film festivals. The service offers German, European, and international indie films, documentaries, and series – often profound and challenging work from emerging filmmakers alongside established directors. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
THE ICON FILM CHANNEL features over 400 blockbuster hits, cult classics, and award-winning films from Icon Film Distribution’s extensive catalogue. The lineup includes Academy Award-nominated films like Drive, Malcolm X, and Gosford Park, alongside titles like The Passion of the Christ, The Butterfly Effect, The Nice Guys, and Buried. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £5.99/month.
Hopster is an educational streaming service for pre-schoolers (ages 2-6), featuring TV shows, nursery rhymes, and songs designed to entertain and educate young children. The kidSAFE+ certified platform includes popular shows like Fireman Sam, Sesame Street, Pingu, Bob the Builder, and StoryBots, all in a safe, ad-free environment trusted by over 2 million families. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
Qello Concerts is dedicated to music lovers, offering full-length concert films and music documentaries from legendary artists and festivals. The channel provides front-row access to performances you might have missed, covering everything from rock and pop to classical and jazz. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
Pokémon is a dedicated channel for Pokémon fans, featuring episodes from various Pokémon animated series and films. Perfect for young trainers (and nostalgic adults), the channel brings together Pokémon content in one easy-to-access place within Prime Video. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £2.99/month.
Arrow TV focuses on Nordic noir and European crime dramas, part of the Arrow Films family. The channel brings acclaimed TV series from Scandinavia and across Europe, offering gripping detective stories and psychological thrillers for fans of dark, atmospheric television. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
OUTtv is a dedicated LGBTQ+ streaming channel featuring original series, films, and documentaries celebrating queer stories and creators. The channel offers diverse programming from drag competitions to documentaries, sitcoms, and dramas that centre LGBTQ+ experiences and voices. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
MarqueeTV brings the performing arts to your screen, featuring world-class ballet, opera, theatre, and classical music performances. The channel offers productions from prestigious venues and companies worldwide, making high culture accessible from your living room – think Royal Opera House productions and international ballet companies. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £8.99/month.
BBC Maestro Essentials offers condensed versions of BBC Maestro’s online courses, featuring masterclasses from world-leading experts across various subjects. Learn from the best in fields ranging from cooking and writing to photography and business, with bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £9.99/month.
Curiosity University features lectures, courses, and talks from leading professors at the world’s most prestigious universities. The service combines academic rigour with compelling storytelling, covering history, science, technology, philosophy, and personal development through both long and short-form content. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £7.99/month.
Stingray Classica is dedicated to classical music, offering concerts, operas, ballets, and documentaries featuring the world’s finest orchestras, conductors, and soloists. The channel brings the concert hall experience home with performances from prestigious venues worldwide. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £5.99/month.
ShortsTV is the world’s only 24/7 HD TV channel dedicated to short films, featuring Oscar-nominated shorts, festival winners, and emerging filmmakers’ work. The channel showcases the best in short-form storytelling across all genres, from animation to live-action drama. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £3.99/month.
Stingray Djazz focuses exclusively on jazz, offering concerts, documentaries, and performances from jazz legends and contemporary artists. The channel celebrates jazz in all its forms, from classic bebop to modern fusion, with content from festivals and intimate club performances worldwide. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £3.99/month.
Lionsgate+ features films and series from Lionsgate’s extensive library, including action thrillers, dramas, and popular franchises. The channel offers access to Lionsgate’s catalogue of theatrical releases and original content. >>> Get 30 Days Free, then £4.99/month.
Paramount+ Special Offer
There’s also a different deal running alongside this promotion – Paramount+ (the Prime Video Channel version) is available at half price for up to three months.
Normally £7.99/month for the Standard tier, you can get it for just £3.99/month for your first three months. After that, it reverts to the regular price (though you can cancel anytime).
Paramount+ offers content from CBS, Showtime, and Paramount Pictures, including hit originals like Yellowjackets, Yellowstone, 1923, Tulsa King, and the full Star Trek universe (Strange New Worlds, Picard, Discovery).
It’s a solid deal if you’ve been eyeing up any of their exclusive shows.
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A very misleading headline, which should read “Amazon extend free trials.”
Agreed. I read the article thinking my Amazon Prime annual.fee was going to.open up new streaming channels that I would normally have to pay for for nothing.