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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