What's available

Streaming services in Italy have expanded significantly, giving you access to a solid range of local and international content. Here's what each major platform offers:

  • Netflix Italy — Carries popular originals like Squid Game, Stranger Things, Wednesday, and strong Italian originals including Suburra, Zero, and Baby.
  • Disney+ Italy — Full Marvel and Star Wars catalog including The Mandalorian, Loki, and Andor, plus Pixar and National Geographic content.
  • Amazon Prime Video Italy — Includes The Boys, Reacher, LOL: Chi Ride è Fuori (the Italian version), and Il Cacciatore.
  • NOW (Sky) — Offers HBO content like House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, and Succession, along with Serie A football.
  • RaiPlay — Free Italian public broadcaster with classic Italian films, news, and local drama series.

What you're missing

Compared to the US libraries, Italian subscribers miss out on a noticeable amount of content. Netflix Italy lacks several titles available in the US, including Seinfeld, The Office, and certain seasons of Grey's Anatomy. Hulu is completely unavailable in Italy, meaning you can't access The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, or Abbott Elementary. Peacock is also US-only, so Poker Face and classic Law & Order episodes are off the table. Max (formerly HBO Max) as a standalone platform isn't available in Italy either.

How to access other regions

A VPN lets you change your virtual location and unlock content from other countries. To access the US library of Netflix, Hulu, or Peacock, connect to a US server. For UK-specific content on BBC iPlayer or ITVX, connect to a UK server. We recommend NordVPN as your first choice — it reliably bypasses geo-restrictions, offers fast speeds for HD streaming, and has dedicated streaming-optimized servers.

Pricing

  • Netflix Italy — From €6.99/month (Standard with ads) to €17.99/month (Premium).
  • Disney+ Italy — €5.99/month or €59.99/year.
  • Amazon Prime Video — Included with Prime at €4.99/month.
  • NOW — Entertainment pass from €6.99/month; Sport pass from €14.99/month.

Our recommendation

Italy has a decent streaming ecosystem, but if you want the full picture — especially US-exclusive platforms like Hulu and Peacock — you'll need a VPN. NordVPN is the most reliable tool for the job, unlocking broader libraries without sacrificing streaming quality. Pair it with your existing subscriptions and you'll have access to virtually everything.