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Amazon Prime Video exits FAST in Germany, expands European add-on channels

Jul 31, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The move could lift Prime Video ARPU in Europe through bundled add-ons and cross-sell opportunities with HBO Max, potentially improving profitability despite a FAST channel pullback; historical parity with other platform bundling efforts suggests some uplift if pricing is executed well.

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Amazon Prime Video is ending its Prime FAST channel in Germany and Austria on Aug 1 after 15 months on air. It is expanding third-party add-ons to Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland, including HBO Max, SkyShowtime, Apple TV, MGM+, Lionsgate+, MUBI, Hayu, Crunchyroll, Universal+, and BritBox, via a Warner Bros Discovery partnership. The shift emphasizes higher-margin subscription monetization and cross-service bundling in Europe.

  • Prime Video shuts FAST channel in Germany/Austria by Aug 1.
  • Denmark, Norway, Switzerland add third-party add-ons including HBO Max.
  • HBO Max expansion on Prime Video under WBD partnership.
  • Prime Video Channels aim to boost European monetization.
  • Wurl backend handles 4B monthly viewing hours across 50 platforms.

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