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Showtime 3.2MODERATE

Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.

Cancellation steps

Sign in at SHOWTIME.com on a computer or mobile web browser.
Open official cancel page
Click the profile icon in the upper-right and go to Account Settings > Your Account.
Open official cancel page
Select 'Cancel Your Subscription' and follow the on-screen instructions.
Open official cancel page
Keep the confirmation email; access lasts until the end of the billing period.
Open official cancel page

Cancellation policy

Showtime bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: none (cancel any time). No refunds; access continues through the end of the current billing period.

Cancel directly on SHOWTIME.com via Account Settings; effective at end of billing period with no refund. Apple, Google Play, and Amazon-billed plans must be cancelled in those stores. Showtime is no longer sold as a standalone service: the standalone app shut down on 30 April 2024 and its website was taken offline in 2026, with its programming now included in the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. Paramount+ discontinued its 7-day free trial for new subscribers in early 2026, so no free trial is currently offered on any Showtime plan.

Fees & refund rules

Item	Rule	Source
Notice period	None — cancel any time before renewal.	Official ↗
Refund policy	No refunds; access continues through the end of the current billing period.	Official ↗
Auto-renewal	On	Official ↗
Cancellation method	Web (account settings)	Support ↗
Free trial	Showtime is no longer sold as a standalone service: the standalone app shut down on 30 April 2024 and its website was taken offline in 2026, with its programming now included in the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. Paramount+ discontinued its 7-day free trial for new subscribers in early 2026, so no free trial is currently offered on any Showtime plan.	Official ↗

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About Showtime

Showtime is a Streaming service available in USA. Showtime renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel at any time with no advance notice. Refund terms: No refunds; access continues through the end of the current billing period.

Why Showtime scores 3.2/10

Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Showtime scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.

The cancellation entry point on Showtime is easy to find, scoring just 3.6/10.
Cancellation is quick at roughly 2.4 steps.
Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 8.4/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
There are few confirmation prompts (2.1/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
No support contact is required to cancel (1.8/10).
Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).

The net result: Showtime lands at 3.2/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.

What the score is made of

Find entry: 3.6
Steps: 2.4
Refund visibility: 8.4
Confirmation prompts: 2.1
Contact support: 1.8
Phone: 0.0

FAQ

Will I keep access after cancelling Showtime?

Access continues until the end of the current billing period; the subscription then ends and you are no longer charged.

Can I reactivate Showtime later?

Resubscribe anytime at showtime.com or via the same store where you originally subscribed.

How do I cancel if Showtime is billed through Apple or Google?

If billed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.

Do I need to contact support to cancel Showtime?

It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.

Is my data deleted when I cancel Showtime?

Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.

Showtime ◐3.2MODERATE