Paramount+ — Overview & Pricing
Paramount+ is a Video Streaming service with plans starting from $7.99/month. Browse pricing tiers, available discounts, and alternatives below.
Updated: May 2026
About Paramount+
Paramount+ is the streaming home of CBS, Paramount Pictures, Showtime, Nickelodeon, and MTV — bundling on-demand series and films with live NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League soccer, and select CBS local-news streaming. The service is operated by Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) following the August 2025 merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, headquartered in New York City. Launched in March 2021 as the rebrand of CBS All Access, Paramount+ anchors at $7.99/month for the Essential ad-supported tier and $12.99/month for Paramount+ with Showtime.
Quick facts · Operator: Paramount Skydance Corporation (formerly Paramount Global) (NASDAQ: PSKY (post-2025 Skydance merger)) · Headquarters: New York City, New York, United States · Launched: 2021 · Pricing anchor: $7.99/month for Essential ad-supported, $12.99/month for Paramount+ with Showtime · Showtime catalogue bundled on Premium tier (with-Showtime) · Live NFL on CBS Sunday afternoons · Paramount Skydance merger closed August 2025.
What is Paramount+?
Paramount+ is a US-headquartered streaming service launched in March 2021 as the rebrand and expansion of CBS All Access (which itself dated to 2014). The service combines the Paramount Pictures film library, current CBS series including the NCIS, FBI, and Star Trek franchises, the Showtime catalogue (on the Premium tier), and live NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, and Serie A soccer where rights permit. Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) operates the service following the August 2025 Skydance merger that closed Paramount Global's prior independent existence.
Why choose Paramount+
Privacy and data handling
Paramount+'s data-handling practices are published by Paramount Skydance Corporation (formerly Paramount Global) in the privacy policy linked from the Paramount site. As a video streaming service operated from New York City, New York, United States, Paramount processes account, billing, and usage data under the data-protection regime applicable to its headquarters jurisdiction. Consult the published policy for the authoritative current statement on collection, retention, and third-party sharing.
Features and product surface
Paramount bundles a specific feature set into the Paramount+ subscription:
- CBS series and films — NCIS, FBI, Star Trek (Discovery, Strange New Worlds, Picard), Yellowstone spin-offs, current Survivor and Big Brother seasons
- Showtime catalogue — Yellowjackets, Billions, Dexter: Original Sin, The Chi, and the Showtime film library on the with-Showtime tier
- Live NFL on CBS — Sunday-afternoon NFL games on the CBS broadcast schedule stream live on the with-Showtime tier
- UEFA Champions League and Serie A — live soccer broadcasts in the US under the current rights deal
- Live CBS local news and entertainment — your local CBS affiliate streams live with Paramount+ with Showtime
- Paramount Pictures film library — Mission: Impossible, A Quiet Place, Top Gun, Sonic the Hedgehog films land on Paramount+ after theatrical
- Kids and family content — Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and original kids series including Dora and SpongeBob spin-offs
Live sports and catalogue breadth
Paramount+ pairs an on-demand catalogue with live sports and live CBS broadcast streaming in a way few other US streamers match. With Paramount+ with Showtime you get the Sunday-afternoon NFL on CBS schedule, UEFA Champions League and Serie A soccer, the current CBS series slate (NCIS, FBI, Survivor), and your local CBS affiliate streamed live. Add the full Showtime catalogue (Yellowjackets, Billions, Dexter: Original Sin) plus the Paramount Pictures film library — Mission: Impossible, A Quiet Place, Top Gun, Sonic — and the with-Showtime tier covers a wide spread of viewing modes for $12.99/month.
Pricing in 2026
Paramount+ sells access across 3 published tiers: Essential, Paramount+ with Showtime, Premium. The headline anchor is $7.99/month for Essential ad-supported, $12.99/month for Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ is the only US streaming service that bundles the full Showtime back catalogue and current originals (Yellowjackets, Billions, Dexter: Original Sin, Couples Therapy) into the same subscription as the Paramount and CBS libraries. Following the 2024-2025 shutdown of the standalone Showtime app and the 2025 Skydance merger, Paramount+ with Showtime is the single path to Showtime content in the US.
| Tier | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $7.99/month or $59.99/year | ad-supported, no live CBS local channel, 1080p |
| Paramount+ with Showtime | $12.99/month or $119.99/year | ad-free (most content), live CBS, full Showtime catalogue |
| Premium | (legacy naming, varies by region) | current top tier — see your country's pricing |
| What to check | Where on Subger |
|---|---|
| Current pricing in your country | Pricing table below this description |
| Step-by-step cancellation guide | How to cancel Paramount+ |
| Active deals | Paramount+ deals page |
| Active promo codes | Paramount+ promo codes |
| Intro-vs-renewal math | True-price tracker for Paramount+ |
Paramount+ apps and platform support
Paramount+ runs as a native app on iOS, Android, iPadOS, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, and the web. The Premium tier streams up to 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on select titles where the device and content support both.
Who operates Paramount+
Paramount+ is operated by Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY), headquartered in New York City. The current corporate parent was formed in August 2025 when Paramount Global merged with Skydance Media in a deal that closed Paramount Global's prior independent existence and brought new ownership led by David Ellison. Paramount+ itself launched in March 2021 as the rebrand of CBS All Access (which had run since 2014), and the 2024-2025 shutdown of the standalone Showtime app made Paramount+ with Showtime the single US path to current Showtime series. The Paramount Pictures film studio and CBS broadcast network sit alongside the streaming service in the same corporate group.
Use cases Paramount+ fits
- NFL fans on the CBS Sunday schedule — Paramount+ with Showtime streams Sunday-afternoon CBS NFL games live, including the AFC playoff bracket in years when CBS holds those rights
- Showtime catalogue subscribers — Paramount+ with Showtime is the single path to Yellowjackets, Billions, and Dexter: Original Sin in the US after the standalone Showtime app shut down
- Star Trek fans — every current Star Trek series including Strange New Worlds and Discovery streams on Paramount+
- Soccer fans — UEFA Champions League and Serie A live broadcasts in the US run on Paramount+ under current rights deals
- Households with kids — Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and SpongeBob/Dora libraries on the same subscription serve as a kids-content base
- Casual viewers tolerant of ads — Essential at $7.99/month covers the on-demand catalogue without Showtime and without live CBS for a lower entry price
Frequently asked questions
How much does Paramount+ cost in 2026?
Essential (ad-supported) is $7.99/month or $59.99/year. Paramount+ with Showtime (mostly ad-free, includes live CBS and Showtime) is $12.99/month or $119.99/year. Annual billing saves about two months vs paying monthly. Subger tracks the live country rate in the pricing table on this page.
Does Paramount+ include Showtime?
Showtime content is included on the Paramount+ with Showtime tier ($12.99/month). The Essential tier does not include the Showtime catalogue. The standalone Showtime app shut down through 2024-2025, making Paramount+ with Showtime the single path to current Showtime series in the US.
Can I watch live NFL on Paramount+?
Yes — Paramount+ with Showtime streams the Sunday-afternoon NFL games on the CBS broadcast schedule in your local market, including the AFC playoff bracket in years when CBS holds those rights. The Essential tier does not include live CBS streaming.
What sports does Paramount+ carry?
Paramount+ carries live NFL on CBS Sunday afternoons, UEFA Champions League and Serie A soccer in the US, NWSL soccer, and select college sports on CBS. Sports coverage is bundled on Paramount+ with Showtime; the Essential tier excludes live CBS.
How many devices can I stream on at once?
Paramount+ allows simultaneous streams on up to three devices on a single account under standard terms. The exact household-sharing rules and any limit changes are set by Paramount and may vary by region — check Paramount's current terms before relying on a specific count.
Does Paramount+ have 4K?
Paramount+ supports up to 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on the with-Showtime tier for select titles where the source content was mastered in 4K and the playback device supports the codecs. Live CBS broadcasts are streamed at the broadcast resolution (typically 1080p).
How do I cancel Paramount+?
Cancel from the Account > Subscription section at paramountplus.com. The plan stays active through the end of the paid period. See Subger's Paramount+ cancellation guide for the step-by-step path on web, iOS, Android, and via Apple/Google billing.
Is Paramount+ available outside the US?
Yes. Paramount+ is live in Canada, the UK, Ireland, most of Europe, Australia, Latin America, and parts of Asia, with catalogue and pricing varying by region. Live sports rights are US-specific; international subscribers see country-tailored sports if any.
Does Paramount+ have a free trial?
Paramount+ generally offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers on the Essential and with-Showtime tiers. Trial availability and length vary by region and promotional period — check the Paramount+ signup page for current trial terms.
What happened with the Skydance merger?
Paramount Global completed its merger with Skydance Media in August 2025, forming Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY). The merger affected corporate ownership but did not immediately change the Paramount+ pricing tiers or content lineup — the streaming service continues to operate under the Paramount+ brand.
How to get started with Paramount+
To subscribe to Paramount+, the pricing table above this section shows current Subger-tracked rates for your country. For the vendor's own checkout flow, sign up at the Paramount site. For renewal-vs-introductory math, see Subger's true-price tracker for Paramount+.
Related Subger guides
- How to cancel Paramount+ — step-by-step cancellation walkthrough plus refund-process specifics
- Paramount+ deals — current promotional offers and partnership campaigns
- Paramount+ promo codes — active discount codes
- Paramount+ true-price tracker — intro-vs-renewal math
- Video streaming category hub — Subger's broader video streaming catalogue
Pricing
Monthly Plan
from $7.99
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Annual Equivalent
from $95.88
/year
| Regional pricing | Standard | Standard | Paramount+ Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇱AlbaniaALL | ALL 549.00 | — | — |
| 🇦🇷ArgentinaARS | ARS 1,499.00 | ARS 2,699.00 | — |
| 🇦🇺AustraliaAUD | A$8.99 | A$9.99 | A$13.99 |
| 🇦🇹AustriaEUR | €4.99 | €7.99 | — |
| 🇧🇪BelgiumEUR | €7.99 | — | — |
| 🇧🇷BrazilBRL | R$14.90 | R$24.90 | — |
| 🇧🇬BulgariaBGN | BGN 9.99 | — | — |
| 🇨🇦CanadaCAD | CA$7.99 | CA$13.99 | — |
| 🇨🇱ChileCLP | CLP 3,990.00 | CLP 5,990.00 | — |
| 🇨🇴ColombiaCOP | COP 14,900.00 | COP 22,900.00 | — |
| 🇨🇾CyprusEUR | €6.99 | — | — |
| 🇨🇿Czech RepublicCZK | CZK 149.00 | — | — |
| 🇩🇰DenmarkDKK | DKK 49.00 | DKK 79.00 | — |
| 🇪🇬EgyptEGP | EGP 99.00 | — | — |
| 🇫🇮FinlandEUR | €6.99 | — | — |
| 🇫🇷FranceEUR | €4.99 | €7.99 | — |
| 🇩🇪GermanyEUR | €4.99 | €7.99 | — |
| 🇬🇷GreeceEUR | €6.99 | — | — |
| 🇭🇺HungaryHUF | HUF 1,990.00 | — | — |
| 🇮🇳IndiaINR | ₹299.00 | — | — |
| 🇮🇩IndonesiaIDR | IDR 59,000.00 | — | — |
| 🇮🇪IrelandEUR | €5.99 | — | — |
| 🇮🇱IsraelILS | ₪24.90 | — | — |
| 🇮🇹ItalyEUR | €4.99 | €7.99 | — |
| 🇯🇵JapanJPY | ¥980.00 | — | — |
| 🇰🇪KenyaKES | KES 400.00 | — | — |
| 🇽🇰KosovoEUR | €5.99 | — | — |
| 🇲🇾MalaysiaMYR | MYR 19.90 | — | — |
| 🇲🇹MaltaEUR | €6.99 | — | — |
| 🇲🇽MexicoMXN | MX$79.00 | MX$129.00 | — |
| 🇲🇩MoldovaMDL | MDL 89.00 | — | — |
| 🇲🇪MontenegroEUR | €5.99 | — | — |
| 🇳🇱NetherlandsEUR | €4.99 | €7.99 | — |
| 🇳🇿New ZealandNZD | NZ$9.99 | — | — |
| 🇳🇬NigeriaNGN | NGN 2,200.00 | — | — |
| 🇲🇰North MacedoniaMKD | MKD 349.00 | — | — |
| 🇳🇴NorwayNOK | NOK 59.00 | NOK 89.00 | — |
| 🇵🇪PeruPEN | PEN 14.90 | PEN 22.90 | — |
| 🇵🇭PhilippinesPHP | ₱239.00 | — | — |
| 🇵🇱PolandPLN | PLN 24.99 | — | — |
| 🇵🇹PortugalEUR | €6.99 | — | — |
| 🇷🇴RomaniaRON | RON 24.99 | — | — |
| 🇸🇦Saudi ArabiaSAR | SAR 19.99 | — | — |
| 🇸🇬SingaporeSGD | SGD 7.98 | — | — |
| 🇸🇰SlovakiaEUR | €5.99 | — | — |
| 🇿🇦South AfricaZAR | ZAR 79.99 | — | — |
| 🇰🇷South KoreaKRW | ₩7,900.00 | — | — |
| 🇪🇸SpainEUR | €4.99 | €7.99 | — |
| 🇸🇪SwedenSEK | SEK 49.00 | SEK 79.00 | — |
| 🇨🇭SwitzerlandCHF | CHF 7.90 | — | — |
| 🇹🇭ThailandTHB | THB 159.00 | — | — |
| 🇹🇷TurkeyTRY | TRY 69.99 | — | — |
| 🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesAED | AED 19.99 | — | — |
| 🇬🇧United KingdomGBP | £4.99 | — | — |
| 🇺🇸United StatesUSD | $7.99 | $13.99 | — |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
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