Observed Signal · Jun 16, 2026 · Platform Update · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
DIRECTV Adds AMC+, Shudder and Fanatiz to Genre Packs
DIRECTV has updated three of its lower-cost Genre Packs to include premium streaming services. AMC+ is now included in the MyEntertainment pack, joining existing services such as Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max Basic with Ads and bringing the pack’s included streaming value to $30. Shudder has been added to MyCinema, DIRECTV’s movie-focused mini pack, which can be combined with other genre packs. Fanatiz, a sports-focused streaming service, has been added to the Spanish-language MiEspanol pack, which features more than 60 channels. The changes expand the streaming lineup within DIRECTV’s curated, genre-based add-on packages and were reported by Cord Cutters News on June 16, 2026.
Distribution update that expands content offerings within DIRECTV's themed, lower-cost streaming packs; relevant to CTV/streaming competition but not industry‑shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- DIRECTV added AMC+ to its MyEntertainment Genre Pack.
- DIRECTV added Shudder to its MyCinema Genre Pack.
- DIRECTV added Fanatiz to its MiEspanol Genre Pack.
- MyEntertainment combines 60+ live channels with streaming services including Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max Basic with Ads; the addition of AMC+ brings the pack's included streaming value to $30.
- MyCinema is a movie-focused mini pack that can be added to MyEntertainment, MyNews, MySports or MyKids.
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DIRECTV Raises Some Subscriber Prices by Up to $14
DIRECTV is increasing prices for several genre packs and some premium packages, with customer emails showing specific changes and a reported example of a $14 monthly increase to the Premier package. New genre pack prices include MyEntertainment $42.99 (from $34.99), MyKids $20.99 (from $19.99), MiEspanol $37.99 (from $34.99), MyNews $44.99 (from $39.99), and MySports $74.99 (from $64.99). The provider said increases are due to rising programming and operational costs and that premium-package changes will vary and be communicated directly. The update follows a prior September 2025 price hike and has prompted customer complaints and discussion on social media about switching services. The article was published on 2026-05-28.
DIRECTV Launches MyEntertainment + MyNews Bundle
DIRECTV announced a new streaming duo offer that bundles its MyEntertainment and MyNews Genre Packs. The bundle includes over 70 channels and is priced at $59.99 per month for the first two months, rising to $74.99 per month thereafter — a $12.99 monthly saving versus buying the two packs separately. MyEntertainment offers 60+ entertainment channels and access to four premium services, while MyNews adds local channels and national news networks. The combined lineup is positioned as a lower-cost alternative to DIRECTV's basic Signature Entertainment package.
DirecTV Adds Seven FAST Channels to MyFree DirecTV
DirecTV expanded its free ad-supported streaming service MyFree DirecTV with seven new FAST channels, timed to the platform’s one-year anniversary. The additions increase sports and entertainment offerings: NBA FAST, Red Bull TV, DAZN Ringside and Pursuit UP join the sports lineup, while a content partnership with AMC Networks brings Portlandia, All Reality WeTV and programming from The Walking Dead Universe. The move is positioned as a strategic effort by the legacy pay-TV provider to grow its ad-supported audience, convert casual viewers, and better compete with FAST rivals such as Pluto TV and Tubi. DirecTV and AMC Networks formalized the agreement in a recent SEC filing that details the business terms of the expanded streaming relationship.
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