Canceling an IMDb subscription typically refers to IMDbPro, a separate paid service primarily for entertainment professionals, which is not directly managed through your Amazon Prime account. While Amazon owns IMDb, IMDbPro subscriptions are handled independently on the IMDbPro website.
Canceling Your IMDbPro Membership
To cancel your IMDbPro membership, you must do so directly through the IMDbPro website, not via Amazon Prime. Follow these steps:
- Log In: Go to the IMDbPro website and log into your IMDbPro account using your desktop computer.
- Access Account Settings: Navigate to the Account Settings section of your profile.
- Find Cancellation Option: Look for the Cancel Membership page within your account settings.
- Confirm Cancellation: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the cancellation process.
Note: It's recommended to perform the cancellation on a desktop computer for the most reliable experience.
Understanding IMDb and Amazon Prime
It's important to differentiate between various IMDb services and their relationship with Amazon Prime. The term "IMDb on Amazon Prime" can sometimes lead to confusion.
Here's a breakdown:
| Service | Description | Relationship to Amazon Prime | How it's Canceled/Managed |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMDb | The free online database for movie, TV, and celebrity information. | Owned by Amazon, but it's a standalone informational website. It's not a subscription service you pay for or cancel. | Not applicable; it's a free website. |
| IMDbPro | A paid subscription service providing advanced industry tools, contact information, and detailed analytics for entertainment professionals. | While owned by Amazon, IMDbPro is a separate subscription service from Amazon Prime. Your IMDbPro billing is independent of your Prime membership. | Via your IMDbPro account settings on the IMDbPro website. |
| Amazon Freevee | Formerly known as IMDb TV, Freevee is a free, ad-supported streaming video service that offers movies and TV shows. | Owned by Amazon. It's available through the Prime Video app on various devices (but does not require a Prime subscription to watch) and as a standalone app. It is not a paid subscription. | Not applicable; it's a free streaming service and doesn't require cancellation. |
| Prime Video Channels | Optional, paid add-on subscriptions (e.g., HBO, Showtime, Starz) that you can purchase through your Amazon Prime Video account for a consolidated billing. | These are separate from IMDbPro. While you can subscribe to many channels through Prime Video, IMDbPro is generally not offered as a Prime Video Channel. If you've subscribed to a different channel through Prime Video, you would cancel it via your Amazon account's "Memberships & Subscriptions" settings. | Via your Amazon.com account under "Memberships & Subscriptions" for specific channels. |
Therefore, if you are looking to cancel a paid membership associated with IMDb, it is almost certainly IMDbPro, and the cancellation process must be completed directly on the IMDbPro website, not through your Amazon Prime account.
