How to Cancel Starz (2026)
Quick answer
How you cancel Starz depends entirely on where you signed up. If you subscribed directly at starz.com or in the Starz app, you can cancel online in your account settings. But if you subscribed through a third party — Apple, Amazon, Google, Roku, Samsung, Microsoft, a cable/satellite provider, or another streaming bundle — Starz cannot cancel it for you, and you must cancel through that company instead. Either way, you keep access to Starz until the end of your current billing cycle, and Starz does not pro-rate or refund the remainder of the period.
How to cancel Starz, step by step
Online (direct starz.com subscription)
- 1Confirm you subscribed at starz.comThis method only works if you signed up directly through Starz. If you were billed by Apple, Amazon, Roku, Google, or a TV provider, skip to the third-party method below.
- 2Log in to STARZ.comGo to starz.com and select 'Log In' at the top of the screen with your account credentials.
- 3Open SettingsSelect the user icon in the upper-right corner and choose 'Settings'.
- 4Cancel your subscriptionUnder 'Billing Plan & Information', select 'Cancel Subscription' on the right, follow the on-screen steps, and select 'Submit' to finish.
Starz mobile app (direct subscription)
- 1Open the Starz app and log inLaunch the Starz app on your phone and sign in to the account you want to cancel.
- 2Go to Account ManagementTap 'More' at the bottom-right, choose 'Settings', then 'Account Management'.
- 3Cancel and submitUnder 'My Subscription', select 'Cancel Subscription'. This opens your mobile browser to finish — follow the steps and select 'Submit'.
Through a third party (Apple, Amazon, Roku, Google, cable, etc.)
- 1Identify who bills youCheck your receipts or bank statement. If the charge comes from Apple, Amazon, Google, Roku, Samsung, Microsoft, a cable/satellite provider, or a streaming bundle, Starz support cannot cancel it — you must cancel through that provider.
- 2AppleOn iPhone/iPad: Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > Starz > Cancel Subscription.
- 3AmazonGo to Amazon's 'Memberships & Subscriptions', find Starz, select 'Manage Subscription', then 'Cancel Subscription'.
- 4Roku, Google, Samsung, or TV providerLog in to that provider's account or subscription management page (e.g., Roku account on the web, Google Play Subscriptions) and follow its cancellation steps. Starz publishes a separate help article for each provider.
⏰ Deadline
Cancel before your next billing date to avoid the next charge. Cancellation through a third party should be done within that provider's own deadline (often at least 24 hours before renewal).
💵 Fees
There are no cancellation fees for Starz.
↩️ Refunds
Starz does not pro-rate or refund the remainder of a billing cycle — you simply keep access until the period you've already paid for ends. For third-party subscriptions, any refund is governed by that provider's policy (Apple, Amazon, Google, Roku, etc.), not by Starz.
Retention traps to expect
- The real snag isn't a fee but figuring out who bills you: if Apple, Amazon, Roku, Google, or a cable provider charges you, Starz support cannot stop it and you must cancel wherever you actually pay.
- There are no partial refunds, so a mistimed cancel means you keep paying to the end of the cycle with no money back for unused time.
The bottom line on cancelling Starz
Cancelling Starz is only easy if you signed up directly at starz.com — then it is a quick account-settings job with no cancellation fee. The trap that catches most people is billing they do not control: if Apple, Amazon, Roku, Google, or a cable provider charges you, Starz support cannot stop it, and you have to cancel wherever you actually pay. Check a receipt or bank statement first so you knock on the right door.
There are no partial refunds, so do not rush — you keep watching until the current cycle ends. Cancel just before the next billing date, and for third-party plans mind that provider's own deadline, often at least 24 hours before renewal.
Ways to cancel Starz at a glance
| Method | Available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online (direct starz.com subscription) | ✓ Yes | 4 steps |
| Starz mobile app (direct subscription) | ✓ Yes | 3 steps |
| Through a third party (Apple, Amazon, Roku, Google, cable, etc.) | ✓ Yes | 4 steps |
Cancelling Starz vs Max (HBO Max) vs Paramount+
How the cancellation experience stacks up against similar services.
| Starz | Max (HBO Max) | Paramount+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancel online? | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ease of cancelling | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Refund fairness | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| No dark patterns | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
Starz cancellation — FAQ
＋ − I can't find a cancel button — why?
You most likely subscribed through a third party such as Amazon, Apple, Roku, or a cable provider. Starz only shows a cancel option for direct starz.com subscriptions. Check your receipt to see who bills you, then cancel through that company.
＋ − Will I lose access to Starz right away when I cancel?
No. You'll keep watching Starz until the end of your current billing cycle. After that, the subscription won't renew.
＋ − Can Starz support cancel my Amazon or Apple subscription for me?
No. If another company handles your billing, only that company can cancel it. Starz support cannot stop a charge it doesn't control.
Sources & official policy links
This guide is independently written and not affiliated with Starz. Cancellation terms can change at any time — always confirm the current policy on the official website before cancelling.