The best Walmart Black Friday deal has kicked off early. Walmart is slashing the price of its Walmart+ membership by 50%, which means you're paying only $49 instead of $98. This promotional price is available to anyone who isn't a current annual Walmart+ member. That means new, expired, trial, and monthly members are all eligible. This promotion only comes around a few times a year and you absolutely do not want to miss out. Walmart+ gives you a whole host of benefits that extends beyond free expedited shipping, including streaming access to Paramount+, early access to Black Friday deals, and more. This sale runs through Black Friday and ends on December 2 (Cyber Monday), but there's plenty of great reasons why you should get it sooner than later.50% Off 1 Year Walmart+ MembershipSave more time & money with a Walmart+ membershipSave 50% off for Black Friday. Perks include free shipping with no minimum, video streaming with Paramount+ Essential subscription, and more. See Walmart+ Terms & Conditions. Walmart+ Basic Membership PerksIf you're a regular Walmart shopper, then the Walmart+ membership is worth $49 even outside of Black Friday. Standard perks like removing the minimum threshold for free shipping or being able to return an item from the comfort of your home are significant everyday perks that shouldn't be overlooked. Some of the best standard benefits include:Free shipping with no minimum (normally $35+)Free returns, including free pickup from your house for many items10 cent discount on select gas stationsFree tire repair and road hazard warranty at Walmart Auto Care CentersMobile scan & go checkout at retail locationsEarly Access to Black Friday DealsLast year Walmart+ members got a three hour headstart on the best Black Friday deals, but this year this benefit is even better. Walmart recently announced that it will release Black Friday deals in two separate time frames. Event 1 starts on November 11 and Event 2 starts on November 25. For both events, Walmart+ members will get a five hour headstart. In addition, Walmart+ members will get a three hour headstart on Cyber Monday. Last year, some of the best deals were only readily accessible before the Walmart+ exclusive window ended. Walmart typically saves some inventory for the non-W+ crowd, but it's much harder to grab the deal before it goes out of stock. We expect 2024 to be no different.Complimentary Paramount+ SubscriptionThe Walmart+ membership also includes an annual Paramount+ Essential (ad-supported) subscription, which normally costs $60. Paramount+ is one of the better populated streaming services available. Its extensive library of media has been bolstered with the addition of Showtime earlier last year, making it a great service for those who enjoy movies, original shows, live sports, news, and more. Some highlights include the Yellowstone prequels 1883 and 1923, Star Trek content like Picard, the live-action Halo tv series, and exclusive South Park specials, as well as fan-favorite reboots such as Beavis and Butt-Head, Frasier, Rugrats, iCarly, and more. Current movies include A Quiet Place: Day One, Knuckles (a Paramount exclusive), and If with Ryan Reynolds. Sports fans can stream the NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, and more.Walmart+ Launches First-Ever Dining Benefit with Burger KingWalmart recently added yet another reason to sign up for the Walmart+ membership. Moving forward, Walmart+ members can enjoy 25% off any Burger King digital order every day. In addition, members can receive a free flame-grilled Whopper with any purchase every 3 months via the BK app or bk.com. For those of you who eat at Burger King on a semi-regular basis, this is just one extra perk added to the laundry list of benefits youll enjoy from a Walmart+ membership.Additional Limited Time OffersFrom time to time, Walmart+ membership gives you access to additional limited time offers. These rotate every so often, but here are the ones that are available right now:Get up to 5 free months of Apple ArcadeSubscribe to SiriusXM & get 6 months freeGet 25% off 4 months of Hallmark+ and $5 Walmart CashGet $20 off live events & $5 Walmart Cash with Tickets For LessGet up to 3 free months of Apple News+Get $10 Walmart Cash with your bus or train tripCatch up on more Black Friday news, including start dates, what to expect, and how to prepare.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.