June is here, which means longer days, weekend getaways and far fewer nights spent endlessly scrolling for something to watch. That also makes it the ideal time to reassess your streaming subscriptions, because those monthly charges have a sneaky way of sticking around long after you’ve stopped opening the apps themselves.
According to Lending Tree, the average American spends about $84 a month on some combo of the best streaming services. But with prices continuing to climb, subscribing to everything at once is becoming more of a strain on our budgets. The better strategy is to rotate services in and out depending on what’s actually worth watching each month.
For June 2026, two streamers stand out as the easiest to pause: Netflix and Paramount+. Neither is completely devoid of interesting new releases, but their current lineups don’t exactly justify the line item on your credit card statement. Here’s why these are the services you can skip this month.
Why I’d cancel Netflix
Netflix is still the default streaming app most people never think to cancel, but when the prices for everything are rising and draining your bank account, “default” isn’t really good enough anymore.
Sure, there’s an endless wall of content to scroll through, and Netflix remains unmatched when it comes to sheer volume. But what really justifies the monthly fee are the buzzy originals everyone’s talking about, and June’s slate feels surprisingly thin on those must-watch titles.
One of the more noteworthy releases is the return of the fan-favorite “Sweet Magnolias” for season 5 on June 11. The trio of besties — Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) — will continue to navigate romance, family and their careers in their charming town, but also head off for an adventure in New York City.
The other major returning title is “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” which drops season 2 on June 25. The live-action adventure tale sees Aang undertake a journey to enlist the help of the Earth King.
There’s also a new Harlan Coben thriller series, “I Will Find You,” on June 18. It’s got a star-studded cast featuring Sam Worthington, Britt Lower and Milo Ventimiglia, and follows a man wrongfully convicted for his son’s murder who learns his son is actually alive.
Plus, Netflix will debut two romantic comedy movies: “Office Romance,” with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein on June 5; and “Voicemails for Isabelle,” with Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson on June 19.
So, yeah, a few bigger releases are sprinkled throughout the month, but nothing that’ll make you feel FOMO for not streaming immediately. Most of these titles premiere in the second half of the month, which means you only have to wait a couple of weeks to resubscribe and binge them.
Why I’d cancel Paramount+
Paramount+ feels essential during the regular TV season for access to CBS shows and when major sports events are happening. But in June, neither is really the case.
The biggest reason to keep the platform is ongoing episodes of “Dutton Ranch,” the Beth-and-Rip spinoff of “Yellowstone.” But here’s the thing: It’s airing through July 3. You could cancel Paramount+ this month, then go back to next month and binge the entire show over the Fourth of July weekend. Talk about fireworks!
Paramount+ also has a returning original series, “The Agency,” coming back for season 2 on June 21. But similar deal to “Dutton Ranch”; it’s dropping weekly, so why not just wait and save?
As for access to CBS, you don’t actually need Paramount+ to keep up. You can watch CBS the old-fashioned way with a cheap over-the-air TV antenna. No monthly fee required. You could even pick up the Tablo if you want to record the programs, too.
How much you’ll save by canceling Netflix and Paramount+
Cutting Netflix and Paramount+ next month can free up more room in your budget than you might expect, especially if you’re paying for one of Netflix’s increasingly pricey ad-free tiers.
Netflix now starts at $8.99/month for Standard with ads, while the regular Standard plan has jumped to $19.99/month and the Premium tier tops out at $26.99/month. Paramount+ is a bit cheaper, but not insignificant: The Essential plan costs $8.99/month, while Paramount+ Premium comes in at $13.99/month.
Depending on your plans, canceling both services for June could save you anywhere from about $18 to more than $40. And over time, rotating subscriptions is a strategy that really adds up. You could save hundreds of dollars over the course of a year, all without sacrificing much of your actual streaming time. When a must-watch show drops, you can always resubscribe. Until then, your wallet probably won’t miss the endless scrolling.
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