AMC Plus has new episodes of 'Better Call Saul,' plus movies from IFC, Shudder, and more — plans start at $7 a month (2024)

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• AMC Plus is an ad-free streaming service with a variety of TV shows, movies, and originals.
• The service costs between $7 and $9 a month depending on how you subscribe.
• Members can also stream new episodes of "Better Call Saul" without cable.

More and more companies are releasing their own on-demand streaming services in an effort to capitalize on the growing popularity of digital entertainment. AMC network joined this trend when it launched AMC Plus in 2020, combining programs from its cable channel and other services, like Shudder.

With AMC Plus you can keep up with the latest seasons of popular shows like "Better Call Saul" and "The Walking Dead" without needing a cable subscription.

In order to help you decide whether AMC Plus is right for you, we broke down the core features, subscription costs, standout TV shows, and more.

What is AMC Plus?

AMC Plus is an ad-free streaming service with on-demand programs from the AMC network, BBC America, IFC, and Sundance TV. The service also includes everything from Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited.

AMC Plus features a bevy of original titles in addition to popular series like "Mad Men" and crowd-pleasing movies like "A League of Their Own."

How much is AMC Plus?

An AMC Plus subscription costs between $7 and $9 a month depending on how you sign up.

If you have a current subscription to select pay-TV providers with the AMC channel, like Sling TV, Dish Network, or Xfinity, you can get AMC Plus as an add-on for $7 a month.

If you sign up through the AMC website, the standalone service costs $9 a month. The AMC Plus site also offers an annual subscription that costs $83.88 a year (an average of $7 a month). Compared to 12 months of the $9 plan, this can save you up to $24 a year.

AMC Plus is also available as an add-on channel to other streaming apps, like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. The service costs $9 a month as an add-on channel.

Is there an AMC Plus free trial?

New members can claim a seven-day free trial of AMC Plus if they sign up directly through the AMC Plus website. One-week trials are also available from Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube TV.

That said, certain pay-TV providers, like Xfinity, do not offer a free trial of AMC Plus.

Where can I subscribe to AMC Plus?

To watch AMC Plus, you need to purchase a subscription through the AMC website or a third-party platform like Sling TV or Amazon Prime Video Channels. While AMC Plus offers a mobile app for streaming, you cannot purchase a new subscription using the app.

You can subscribe to AMC Plus as an add-on with these third-party services:

• Apple TV- $9/month
• Amazon Prime Video- $9/month
• The Roku Channel - $9/month
• Comcast Xfinity - $7/month
• Dish - $7/month
• DirecTV - $7/month
• Sling TV - $7/month
• YouTube TV - $7/month

Where can I stream AMC Plus?

If you purchase a subscription directly from the AMC Plus website, you can stream content from the dedicated AMC Plus app on your smartphone, web browser, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

For those who get a subscription through a third-party service, like Amazon Prime Video Channels, you can only stream AMC Plus via that third-party app. You will not be able to stream AMC Plus on the standalone app or website if you subscribe through The Roku Channel, Apple TV, or Amazon Prime Video.

What TV shows and movies are on AMC Plus?

AMC Plus gives you access to thousands of hours of on-demand entertainment. You can stream every season of "Mad Men," the current season of "Better Call Saul," and exclusive series like "The North Water." The movie selection isn't as impressive, but you can watch popular films such as "Ghostbusters."

A few popular TV shows you can stream with AMC Plus include:

• "The Walking Dead" (Season 11)
• "Mad Men"
• "Portlandia"
• "Rectify"
• "Spy City"
• "The North Water"
• "Ultra City Smiths"
• "Gangs of London"
• "A Discovery of Witches"
• "Orphan Black"
• "Killing Eve"
• "Better Call Saul" (Season 6)

Some popular movies you can stream with AMC Plus include:

• "Ghostbusters"
• "Boyhood"
• "Frances Ha"
• "A League of Their Own"
• "Heathers"
• "Sicario"
• "Sleeping With Other People"
• "21 Jump Street"

Does AMC Plus include the live AMC channel?

You do not get access to the live AMC channel with a subscription to AMC Plus. To watch the AMC network, you need a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming provider with access to that station.

That said, AMC Plus members do get access to The Walking Dead Channel, a live streaming station featuring a continuous feed of "Walking Dead" episodes and behind-the-scenes content.

Can I get early access to new episodes of AMC shows with AMC Plus?

Yes, AMC Plus subscribers can unlock early access to new episodes of select AMC shows. Right now, members can watch new episodes from season 11 of "The Walking Dead" one week before the series is broadcast on AMC.

In the past, AMC Plus has also offered early access to new episodes of other series, including "Kevin Can F*** Himself." That said, it's unclear if this will be the case with the highly anticipated final season of "Better Call Saul."