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Roku’s $3 Howdy subscription service launches on Prime Video

Launched in August 2025, Howdy features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Disney Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles.

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Apr 29, 2026 at 18:02 Ars Technica

Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers

Most are keeping their subscriptions after signing up, too, research firm says.

Apr 29, 2026 at 15:33 TechCrunch

Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier stream...

Mar 31, 2026 at 14:23 TechCrunch

Roku launches a standalone app for Howdy, its $2.99 streaming service

With this new app, Roku says subscribers can access Howdy's library of content on the go.

Mar 24, 2026 at 14:39 TechCrunch

Roku’s $3 Howdy subscription service launches on Prime Video

Launched in August 2025, Howdy features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Sony Pictures...

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