Best On-Demand Streaming Services for 2025

With so many options available, choosing the best streaming service can feel overwhelming. Whether you want blockbuster movies, reality TV, documentaries or news, there’s a platform for your tastes and budget. If you want live channels (sports, local stations, breaking news), check live-TV guides — this summary focuses on on-demand services to subscribe to right now.

Top on-demand picks

• Netflix — Massive content library, hit Originals and strong recommendations.
• Max — HBO, Warner Bros., DC and premium new releases and originals.
• Disney+ — Best for families: Marvel, Star Wars and Disney classics.
• Hulu — Great for next-day TV and a varied catalog; live-TV add-on available.

Recommended streaming device: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (affiliate)

Further reading (not from the original Engadget link): CNET: Best streaming services, VPlayed: Streaming services overview

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