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Roku Debuts Howdy Ad-Free Streaming at $2.99 Monthly

Priced below a cup of coffee, Howdy taps Roku’s device reach alongside studio partnerships to broaden ad-free viewing for budget-conscious audiences.

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Overview

  • Howdy is now live on Roku devices for a permanent $2.99 per month, offering nearly 10,000 hours of commercial-free library and Roku Original content.
  • The service draws on licensed titles from Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery and FilmRise, featuring movies and series like Elvis, Mad Max: Fury Road and Weeds.
  • Roku has confirmed the $2.99 rate is not an introductory offer but a long-term price point for subscribers.
  • After its initial Roku device launch, Howdy will roll out to mobile apps and third-party platforms in the near future.
  • Positioned as a complement to premium SVODs, Howdy leverages Roku’s presence in over 90 million households and 125 million daily users to attract value-focused viewers.