Have you found yourself wanting to cut back on some of your streaming services subscriptions? With over 300 options out there, costs can really add up fast. But before you cancel Starz through Amazon Prime Video, let‘s look at everything you could lose access to and how to properly go through the cancellation steps.
Here‘s What We‘ll Cover
In this guide, I‘ll provide an overview of Starz and its streaming library, outline why you may want to keep your subscription, detail how to fully cancel Starz on Amazon Prime Video in 3 foolproof steps should you still wish to cut ties, and answer frequently asked questions around the process.
My goal is to equip you with deeper knowledge to inform your decision and walk through the cancellation flow in a simple, easy-to-follow manner. So let‘s get started!
Why You Might Want to Keep Starz
Starz offers an immense wealth of acclaimed original programming alongside theatrical film releases for just $8.99 per month.
According to 2022 Cordcutting.com data, Starz has amassed a streaming catalogue of over 1,200 titles – one of the largest premium channel libraries.
This includes Starz-produced shows like the hit time-travel romantic drama Outlander, hailed by Rotten Tomatoes as "an epic romance that transports viewers to a war-torn world worth fighting for." Outlander carries strong ratings among both fans and critics:
| Season | Avg. Audience Rating | Avg. Critic Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.6 | 92% |
| 2 | 8.9 | 95% |
| 3 | 9.0 | 92% |
| 4 | 8.8 | 91% |
| 5 | 8.7 | 94% |
Beyond just Outlander, Starz has seen success with a number of other originals like the wrestling drama Heels, the crime series Power (which has launched four spinoff shows), the Courteney Cox-led horror-comedy Shining Vale, and more.
Many shows no longer actively airing also remain available to stream, such as the swashbuckling pirates drama Black Sails, the legendary rock band comedy Party Down, the fantasy favorite American Gods, and the Bruce Campbell horror series Ash vs Evil Dead.
In total, Starz offers over 50 current and former originals spanning action, adventure, comedy, drama and suspense genres.
Additionally, Starz subscribers gain access to major Hollywood blockbusters just months after their theatrical debut. For example, in 2022 Starz began streaming Spiderman: No Way Home just six months post-release as part of an exclusive Sony deal. Other recent additions include critical favorites like The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Complementing the newer releases is an extensive catalogue of revered classic films – especially classic Westerns, which once had their own dedicated Starz cable channel. Acclaimed titles here include Sergio Leone‘s iconic "Dollars Trilogy" (A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly) which consistently tops critics‘ best-of lists:
| Title | Year | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fistful of Dollars | 1964 | 8.0 | 98% | N/A |
| For a Few Dollars More | 1965 | 8.3 | 94% | 80 |
| The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | 1966 | 9.0 | 97% | 90 |
Beyond these genre favorites lay a vast variety classic picks spanning eras and styles – film buffs in particular cite Starz‘s movie catalogue as reason alone to keep a subscription.
However, if you‘ve weighed the offerings and still wish to cancel, read on to quickly and easily stop your Starz subscription through Amazon Prime Video.
Step-By-Step Instructions to Cancel Starz on Amazon Prime Video
To cancel Starz on Amazon, you simply need access your Prime Video account settings and switch off auto-renew for the channel.
Let‘s walk through the quick process together:
Access Your Amazon Prime Video Settings
First, while signed into your Amazon account, locate Prime Video using the All dropdown menu in the top left corner.
Next, click the gear icon in the top right corner to enter your video Settings.
Take note that the settings page can also be accessed by clicking your profile picture then selecting Account & Settings. Either route works!
Navigate to the Channels Section
Within Settings you should see a left-side menu. Click the Channels tab.
This will display any premium subscriptions under Your Channels, such as Starz, HBO Max or Showtime.
Locate Starz and Cancel
Under Starz, click the blue Cancel Channel link to enter the cancellation flow.
You will see the three options:
- Remind me 3 days before renewal
- Turn off auto-renew and watch until…
- Keep subscription
Select the middle one: Turn off auto-renew. This stops payments at the next billing cycle but allows you to enjoy any remaining time.
The other choices won‘t actually cancel Starz. After making your selection, confirm on the next page and your cancellation is complete!
Easy right? Now if you ever wish to resubscribe down the line, simply returning here and re-enabling Starz auto-renew will reactive your subscription.
Cancellation FAQs
Still have some questions around cancelling Starz or Amazon Channels? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
What are Prime Video Channels?
Amazon Prime Video Channels are premium add-on subscriptions offering content from services like Starz, Showtime, AMC+, Paramount+ and more. Basically similar to cable TV channel packages, but for streaming.
If I cancel Starz do I lose anything else?
No – cancelling Starz only stops access to that specific channel‘s programming. Your core Amazon Prime membership and services remain completely unaffected.
When does my access end after I cancel?
You‘ll retain Starz streaming through the rest of your current billing period. Once that expires, your access stops unless you manually re-enable automatic subscription renewal.
What happens if I change my mind later and want Starz back?
No problem! Since cancellation just flips the auto-renew switch off, resubscribing is as easy as returning to Your Channels and turning auto-renew back on. This instantly reactivates your Starz membership.
I hope this guide has helped explain precisely how to cancel Starz through Amazon Channels! Let me know if any other questions come up.
