Showtime

Showtime is a video streaming product operated by Paramount Global (Paramount+ with Showtime). This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the practical decision points before subscribing. The product competes in the video streaming category against established alternatives, and the choice usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Paramount Global (Paramount+ with Showtime)
• Headquarters: New York, NY, United States
• Public-market status: part of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA); Showtime channel merged into Paramount+ in 2023
• Founded: 1976 (Showtime)
• Category: video streaming
• Current tiers: Paramount+ Essential / Paramount+ with Showtime / Higher-tier plan
• Anchor price (2026): Paramount+ Essential USD 7.99/month; with Showtime USD 12.99/month

What is Showtime?

Showtime is a streaming product that funds licensing and originals through a paid subscription with platform-specific catalog and apps. Its product surface covers on-demand catalog of films, series or shows alongside iOS, Android, smart-TV and web apps, with the recurring subscription billed through the operator's commercial channels or self-serve checkout. Customers buy a tier matching their household, team or business profile; the entry tier suits trialling the product and higher tiers add features such as multiple simultaneous streams on higher tiers.

Why choose Showtime

Operator and regional context

Showtime is run by Paramount Global (Paramount+ with Showtime) out of New York, NY, United States, established 1976 (Showtime). That matters because the video streaming category often consolidates regionally, and the operator's ownership structure shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the contract terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Paramount+ Essential for trialling the product, Paramount+ with Showtime for everyday use, and Higher-tier plan for premium or larger-household subscribers. Anchor pricing for 2026: Paramount+ Essential USD 7.99/month; with Showtime USD 12.99/month. Check Subger's true-price tracker for Showtime for all-in renewal costs after taxes and any FX conversion.

Catalog and content features

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 development focus for Showtime is 2024-2025 fully merged Showtime brand into Paramount+ tier structure; Skydance Media merger announced 2024. That signals a credible roadmap and distinguishes the operator from competitors running their video streaming product on maintenance mode.

Showtime features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• on-demand catalog of films, series or shows
• iOS, Android, smart-TV and web apps
• multiple simultaneous streams on higher tiers
• downloads for offline viewing where supported
• HD or 4K streaming on higher tiers where available
• subtitles and multi-language audio on supported titles

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Showtime in the video streaming category — confirm specific feature availability for your plan and region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between editions and markets.

Showtime pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Showtime in 2026: Paramount+ Essential USD 7.99/month; with Showtime USD 12.99/month. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost after taxes and any promotional anchors that step up at renewal:

Showtime apps and platform support

Surface availability for Showtime can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported integrations on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Showtime fits

Showtime is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Households that want a curated catalog with multi-device playback and predictable monthly billing rather than per-title rentals — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused customer that specifically wants on-demand catalog of films, series or shows from a video streaming operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household or team upgrading tiers (Paramount+ Essential / Paramount+ with Showtime / Higher-tier plan) and willing to pay up for iOS, Android, smart-TV and web apps.
• The integration-first buyer who needs the platforms and channels listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new tools are added.
• The cost-conscious shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to an annual contract.

Frequently asked questions

What is Showtime and who runs it?

Showtime is a video streaming product operated by Paramount Global (Paramount+ with Showtime) headquartered in New York, NY, United States, established 1976 (Showtime). It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces or sales contract for higher tiers.

How much does Showtime cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Paramount+ Essential, Paramount+ with Showtime, Higher-tier plan. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Paramount+ Essential USD 7.99/month; with Showtime USD 12.99/month. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles, FX conversion and per-tier scaling can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Showtime?

Yes — Paramount+ Essential is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Showtime available?

Availability follows the operator's commercial footprint anchored on New York, NY, United States. Confirm regional availability and supported billing currencies on the official site before subscribing, especially for products with region-specific licensing or data residency rules.

What 2025-2026 developments set Showtime apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 development focus is 2024-2025 fully merged Showtime brand into Paramount+ tier structure; Skydance Media merger announced 2024. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting.

Which platforms and channels does Showtime support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current web, mobile and (where applicable) retail and customer-support channels are the recommended way to consume the service; older integrations may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Showtime?

Cancel through the account or billing settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for self-serve subscriptions or the sales / account-management contact for higher-tier contracts. Subger's cancellation guide for Showtime walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Showtime offer a family, team or higher-tier plan?

Higher-tier structures depend on the tier ladder. The Higher-tier plan tier commonly adds advanced features and (where applicable) shared seats or family options; the entry Paramount+ Essential tier may restrict the number of users, devices or coverage scope. Confirm the per-tier seat or device limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Showtime worth it compared to video streaming alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix your household or team will use (see the features list above), the regional all-in price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Showtime reconciles the headline price with the actual renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Showtime?

Subger's renewal tracker for Showtime records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Showtime

Confirm the current price on the operator's site (Paramount+ Essential USD 7.99/month; with Showtime USD 12.99/month), choose the tier that matches your household, team or business profile (Paramount+ Essential, Paramount+ with Showtime are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Showtime for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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