What Is Paramount+?
It’s a direct-to-consumer digital platform that offers on-demand shows, movies, live TV, sports, and news.
The service includes content from several brands: CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and more.
Subscription Plans & Pricing
Paramount+ mainly offers two tiers:
Essential Plan
Cheaper, with ads.
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In some cases, this plan does not include your local CBS live TV stream.
As of now, it costs US $7.99/month.
Premium Plan (formerly “Paramount+ with Showtime”)
Ad-free (for most on-demand content).
Includes Showtime originals and content.
Supports 4K, HDR (on supported devices).
Allows mobile downloads for offline viewing.
Also gives access to live local CBS and certain sports.
Price is US $12.99/month or US $119.99/year (again, current US pricing).
Note: The Premium plan was rebranded in 2025 from “with Showtime” to “Premium.”
There’s also a price hike planned: from January 15, 2026, the Essential plan will go to $8.99/month, and the Premium plan to $13.99/month.
What Can You Watch on Paramount+?
Original Series & Exclusives: Paramount+ has a range of original shows you can’t find anywhere else.
Movies: Big films, including Paramount Pictures titles, are available.
Live Sports: You can stream sports content, including NFL games, major European football (soccer), and more, depending on your region.
News: Includes live CBS News network and the CBS Sports HQ news/analysis stream.
Library: Huge back-catalogue of shows from brands like MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, PLUS classic TV from Paramount/Viacom.
Features and Benefits
Device Support: Works on most devices—smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, consoles, and more.
Multiple Profiles: You can create up to 6 user profiles per account.
Offline Viewing: On the Premium plan, you can download shows/movies to watch offline.
Parental Controls: You can set content rating restrictions for different profiles.
No Long-Term Contract: It’s a month-to-month subscription. Cancel anytime.
Pros & Cons
Very broad content library across different genres and networks.
Good for news, sport, and entertainment — all in one place.
Offline downloads (on Premium).
High-quality streaming (4K, HDR) on compatible devices (Premium).
The Essential plan has ads and fewer features.
Some users report app bugs or limitations on certain devices.
Price is going up soon for both plans.
Is Paramount+ Available Globally?
Yes, Paramount+ is available in many countries, though content may vary by region.
In the UK and Ireland, for example, it costs £6.99/month.
Who Is Paramount+ For?
Families: With its broad range of shows, kids’ content (Nickelodeon), and classic movies, it’s very family-friendly.
Sports Fans: If you like live sports (NFL, UEFA, etc.) — Paramount+ is a solid pick.
News Watchers: Great for those who follow CBS News or want a 24/7 news channel as part of their streaming.
Binge-Streamers: If you enjoy original content and Paramount/Showtime shows, the Premium tier is very appealing.
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