{
  "id": 4609490,
  "title": "I would definitely cancel Paramount+ and Disney+ in September 2026 —here's why",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/i-would-definitely-cancel-paramount-and-disney-in-september-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/i-would-definitely-cancel-paramount-and-disney-in-september-2026-heres-why"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As September approaches, the streaming landscape becomes busier, with new seasons and fall premieres. However, this doesn't mean every subscription should remain subscribed to all year round. A survey by Tom's Guide revealed that readers spend more than $60 a month on seven or more streaming services. It's better to view streaming services as a rotating lineup instead of a collection kept year-round. Paramount+ and the Hulu/Disney+ bundle are the two services I would most comfortably cancel in September 2026. Both have recognizable franchises and occasional must-watch hits, but the September lineups don't quite justify another recurring charge. Paramount+ has a new season of MobLand, but other than that, September doesn't offer compelling reasons to keep the subscription. Disney+ isn't an essential subscription for most families, especially as school starts and free time becomes limited. The biggest new addition is LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, a cute animated special arriving September 2. While there are some good shows like Dancing With the Stars, it may be wise to cancel Disney+ this month. The savings from canceling these services add up to around $360 a year, which could be used for the holidays or a trip. This doesn't mean you have to permanently give up these services. The flexibility of streaming means you can skip a month when the lineup is thin and resubscribe when a show you want to watch becomes available.",
  "summary": "Here's why you should consider canceling Disney+ and Paramount+ in September 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}