Showtime on Hulu costs $10.99 per month as an add-on

If you already have a Hulu subscription, you can add Showtime for $10.99 per month on top of your current Hulu bill. This is the standard price Hulu charges for the Showtime add-on, and it gives you access to Showtime's full catalog of original series, movies, sports, and documentaries within the Hulu app itself—you do not need a separate Showtime app or login.

The add-on works with any Hulu plan: the ad-supported plan, the ad-free plan, or Hulu + Live TV. Your Showtime content appears alongside your regular Hulu library, so you browse and watch everything in one place. The $10.99 charge stacks on top of whatever you already pay for Hulu each month.

Key Takeaways

  • Showtime as a Hulu add-on costs $10.99 per month and works with any existing Hulu plan you currently have.
  • You watch Showtime content inside the Hulu app without downloading a separate process or creating another account.
  • The price is the same whether you have Hulu with ads, Hulu ad-free, or Hulu + Live TV.
  • You can cancel the Showtime add-on at any time without affecting your main Hulu subscription or billing cycle.
  • Showtime through Hulu costs $2 less per month than a standalone Showtime subscription purchased directly.

How to add Showtime to your Hulu account

Log into your Hulu account on a web browser or the Hulu app. Go to your Account settings (usually found in the menu or profile section), then select "Manage Add-ons" or "Add-ons." You will see Showtime listed as an option. Click to add it, confirm your payment method, and the subscription will start when ready.

Once added, Showtime content becomes searchable in your Hulu library right away. You do not have to wait for a new billing cycle—the $10.99 charge appears on your next Hulu bill or is deducted from any payment method you have on file. Within minutes, you can start browsing and watching Showtime titles alongside your regular Hulu content.

What you get with Showtime on Hulu

Your $10.99 monthly charge includes Showtime's full on-demand library: original series like Dexter, Homeland, and The Affair; movies; sports programming including some boxing and MMA events; and documentaries. The catalog rotates, so titles come and go throughout the year based on licensing agreements.

You can watch on any device where Hulu is available—phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device—and you can stream on multiple screens at once if your Hulu plan allows it. There are no separate restrictions for Showtime content; it follows the same simultaneous-stream rules as your base Hulu subscription. If your plan permits four simultaneous streams, that limit applies to all your Hulu and Showtime viewing combined.

Showtime add-on versus standalone Showtime

Showtime also offers a standalone subscription directly through its own app or website, which costs $12.99 per month. The Hulu add-on at $10.99 is $2 cheaper per month, which adds up to $24 in savings over a year. The main difference is convenience: with the Hulu add-on, everything is in one app and one bill. With standalone Showtime, you manage a separate subscription and use a separate app.

The content library is the same either way. You are not getting fewer shows or movies by choosing the Hulu add-on—you are just paying less and watching in a different place. If you already use Hulu regularly, the add-on keeps your streaming organized in a single location rather than splitting your attention between two services.

Canceling Showtime from Hulu

You can remove Showtime from your Hulu account at any time by going back to Account settings and selecting "Manage Add-ons." Click the option to remove or cancel Showtime. The cancellation takes effect when ready, and you will not be charged again. Your main Hulu subscription continues unaffected.

If you cancel mid-month, you typically keep access to Showtime through the end of your current billing cycle. Check your account page to see your exact cancellation date before you confirm the removal. This means if you are billed on the 15th and cancel on the 20th, you usually retain access until the next billing date arrives.

When the price might be different

Hulu occasionally runs promotional offers on the Showtime add-on—for example, a discounted rate for the first few months if you are a new subscriber to the add-on. These deals appear in your account settings or in promotional emails. The standard price remains $10.99 per month once any promotional period ends.

Prices can also vary slightly by region or if you are part of a bundle (for instance, some Hulu + Live TV plans include Showtime at no extra cost, though this is rare). Check your own account page to see what you are actually being charged, as your situation may differ from the standard rate. Your billing statement will always show the exact amount you are paying each month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Hulu to watch Showtime?

Yes. The Showtime add-on only works if you already have an active Hulu subscription. If you do not have Hulu, you would need to start a Hulu plan first, then add Showtime on top. Alternatively, you can subscribe to Showtime as a standalone service without Hulu.

Can I share my Hulu account with family and watch Showtime?

Yes, Showtime content follows the same sharing rules as your regular Hulu library. If your Hulu plan allows multiple simultaneous streams, everyone on your account can watch Showtime at the same time on different devices, subject to your plan's stream limits.

Is there a free trial for Showtime on Hulu?

Hulu does not consistently offer free trials for the Showtime add-on, though promotional discounts appear occasionally. Check your account settings or contact Hulu support to see if any current offers are available to you.

What happens to my Showtime if I downgrade my Hulu plan?

Your Showtime add-on stays active and continues to cost $10.99 per month, regardless of which Hulu plan you have. Downgrading from ad-free to ad-supported Hulu, for example, does not affect your Showtime subscription or its price.

Can I watch Showtime on the same device as someone else on my account?

Yes, but only if your Hulu plan allows it. If your plan permits two simultaneous streams and you are already watching something on your phone, another household member can watch Showtime on a tablet at the same time. Once you reach your plan's stream limit, additional viewers will be blocked until someone stops watching.