Ads will be added to dramas and movies distributed by Amazon Prime Video in some countries, additional fees will be required for no ads



Amazon has announced plans to place ``limited advertisements'' on TV shows and movies distributed on Amazon Prime Video. This advertisement will be introduced in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada in early 2024, and in France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Australia in the second half of 2024.

Amazon shares an update on Prime Video, introduces limited ads

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Ads are coming to Amazon Prime Video — unless you pay more - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/22/23885242/amazon-prime-tv-movies-streaming-ads-subscription-date



It was previously reported that Amazon was planning to launch an ad-supported version of Amazon Prime Video in an effort to increase revenue from its entertainment business.

Amazon plans to add ad-supported version to Prime Video to increase revenue - GIGAZINE



'Starting in early 2024, Amazon Prime Video shows and movies will include limited advertising as we continue to invest in engaging content and grow that investment over time.' said. However, Amazon has declared that it aims to have less advertising than linear TV and other competing streaming services.

The specification for adding advertisements will be introduced in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada from the beginning of 2024, and later on in France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Australia. At the time of article creation, it is unknown whether it will be introduced in Japan.

At the time of article creation, the Amazon Prime membership price in the United States is $ 14.99 per month (about 2,200 yen) and $ 139 per year (about 20,000 yen), and Amazon plans to change the Amazon Prime membership price in 2024. There is no such thing. According to Amazon, if you wish to watch without ads, you will need to add $2.99 (approximately 440 yen) per month to the existing membership price.



In addition, among streaming services that compete with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix has been rolling out plans with ads that are cheaper than those without ads starting in October 2022 and Disney+ starting in December 2022 .

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