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

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More and more companies are releasing their own on-demand streaming services to take advantage of the growing popularity of digital entertainment. AMC launched AMC Plus in 2020 with programs from its cable channel and other services.

AMC Plus gives you access to the latest seasons of popular shows like Better Call Saul and The Walking Dead without a cable subscription.

We broke down the core features of AMC Plus to help you decide if it's right for you.

What is AMC Plus?

AMC Plus is an ad-free streaming service with on-demand programs from the AMC network. The service also includes Shudder.

AMC Plus has a lot of original titles, including popular series like Mad Men and A League of Their Own.

How much is AMC Plus?

Depending on how you sign up, AMC Plus costs between $7 and $9 a month.

AMC Plus is an add-on for $7 a month, if you have a current subscription to select pay-TV providers with the AMC channel.

The AMC website has a service that costs $9 a month. An annual subscription to the AMC Plus site costs $83.88 a year, which is an average of $7 a month. This can save you up to $24 a year, compared to the 12 months of the $9 plan.

AMC Plus can be added to other streaming apps, like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. The service costs $9 a month.

Is there an AMC Plus free trial?

If you sign up on the AMC Plus website, you will get a seven-day free trial. Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube TV offer one-week trials.

Some pay-TV providers do not offer a free trial of AMC Plus.

You need to purchase a subscription through the AMC website or a third-party platform to watch AMC Plus. You cannot purchase a new subscription using the AMC Plus mobile app.

AMC Plus is an add-on that you can subscribe to.

Where can I stream AMC Plus?

If you purchase a subscription directly from the AMC Plus website, you can watch the show on your phone, web browser, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

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

What TV shows and movies are on AMC Plus?

AMC Plus gives you access to thousands of hours of entertainment. You can watch every season of Mad Men, the current season of Better Call Saul, and exclusive series like The North Water.

AMC Plus has a few popular TV shows.

• "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)

AMC Plus has some popular movies that you can stream.

• "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 don't get access to the live AMC channel with AMC Plus. You need a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming provider to watch the AMC network.

AMC Plus members 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?

Early access to new episodes of AMC shows is available to AMC Plus subscribers. One week before the series is broadcast on AMC, members can watch new episodes of The Walking Dead.

In the past, AMC Plus has also offered early access to new episodes of other series, including Kevin Can F--- Himself.