CNN Launches $6.99 All Access Streaming Service in U.S.

CNN has launched a new streaming subscription service called All Access, priced at $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually, aimed at providing a centralized platform for its extensive live, on-demand, and original news content. The service includes live streams of CNN U.S. programming, international channels, and new exclusive shows such as Anderson Cooper’s interactive "All There Is Live," as well as programs from key analysts and correspondents. All Access represents a strategic shift toward direct-to-consumer mobile-first news delivery, targeting cable cord-cutters and younger viewers who prefer streaming over traditional TV. The service offers a comprehensive package, including CNN’s original series, documentaries, and breaking news coverage, while also allowing traditional pay-TV subscribers access through their existing bundles. CNN’s leadership views this move as essential for the network’s future, aiming to build a sustainable subscription base amid the challenges of subscription fatigue and evolving media consumption habits. This launch follows CNN’s earlier failed CNN+ venture but benefits from improved carriage agreements and a more competitive content offering.