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June is here, which means longer days, weekend getaways and far fewer nights spent endlessly scrolling for something to watch. That also makes it the ideal time to reassess your streaming subscriptions, because those monthly charges have a sneaky way of sticking around long after you’ve stopped opening the apps themselves.According to Lending Tree, the average American spends about $84 a month on some combo of the best streaming services. But with prices continuing to climb, subscribing to everything at once is becoming more of a strain on our budgets. The better strategy is to rotate services in and out depending on what’s actually worth watching each month.For June 2026, two streamers stand out as the easiest to pause: Netflix and Paramount+. Neither is completely devoid of interesting new releases, but their current lineups don’t exactly justify the line item on your credit card statement. Here’s why these are the services you can skip this month.Why I'd cancel NetflixNetflix is still the default streaming app most people never think to cancel, but when the prices for everything are rising and draining your bank account, “default” isn’t really good enough anymore.Sure, there’s an endless wall of content to scroll through, and Netflix remains unmatched when it comes to sheer volume. But what really justifies the monthly fee are the buzzy originals everyone’s talking about, and June’s slate feels surprisingly thin on those must-watch titles.One of the more noteworthy releases is the return of the fan-favorite "Sweet Magnolias" for season 5 on June 11. The trio of besties — Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) — will continue to navigate romance, family and their careers in their charming town, but also head off for an adventure in New York City.
