Paramount Plus: how to watch, price, free trial, movies, TV shows, and more
Our Paramount Plus guide has everything you need to know about the self-proclaimed mountain of entertainment
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Paramount Plus boasts a seriously impressive library of hit TV shows and movies, as well as original content and so much more. Namely, it’s home to NFL matches, the UEFA Champions League, 24/7 live news from CBS News, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Showtime, and MTV. And that’s not even everything. Clearly, since its big name change from CBS All Access in 2021, Paramount Plus has been hard at work establishing itself as one of thebest streaming servicesavailable right now.
With so many streaming platforms to choose from, we know it can feel a little overwhelming deciding the best fit for you. Fortunately, we’ve put together this guide to tell you everything you need to know about Paramount Plus, including how to watch, price, plans, and details on the TV shows and movies that call this streamer their home.
Where can I watch Paramount Plus?
Fortunately, for anyone living in US and Canada, you can easily sign up to Paramount Plus.
How much does Paramount Plus cost?
The Paramount Plus price is$5.99 with adsor$11.99 per month without ads.For more information on monthly and annual price points, check out our fullParamount Plus priceguide.
Each option comes with its own benefits, too. The Paramount Plus Essentialtier, which is ad-supported, delivers tons of great on-demand originals, library content, NFL games on CBS, the UEFA Champions League, and 24/7 live news from CBS News.Meanwhile, theParamount Plus with Showtime tier delivers tons more content for an extra six dollars a month. You get live TV with CBS, college football, and the ability to download your favorite shows and movies to your mobile devices. This option also gives you full access to Showtime – home toYellowjackets,Billions, and the rebootedDexter: New Blood.You’ll only find ads on live TV and a few select shows, and you’ll be able to watch in4K, Dolby Vision and HDR10 formats, with Dolby Atmos sound.
You also get a nice discount (around 18%) on the Paramount Plus price if you opt to pay annually. A year of Paramount Plus Essential will cost you $59.99 per year – equivalent to $5 per month – while a year of Paramount Plus with Showtime will set you back $119.99 (or $10 per month).
Is there a Paramount Plus free trial?
Paramount Plus are currently offering aweek-long free trialon both the Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime packages.
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Alternatively, Walmart Plus subscribers can get Paramount Plus Essential thrown in for free with their subscription.
Get Paramount Plus FREE with Walmart Plus sign-upsFor existing and new customers to Walmart Plus, you can now stream Paramount Plus for free as a part of your membership on top of discounts on fuel, free delivery on groceries, as well as free shipping on other items. Subscribers will get the Paramount Plus Essential plan, which is valued at $59.99 a year (if you pay annually).
Paramount Plus compatible devices
Paramount Plus is available on the following supported devices,according to Paramount Plus' US help page:
What TV shows are available on Paramount Plus?
Whether you’re looking for new shows or a TV classic from the archives, Paramount Plus has got you covered across multiple genres.
Sci-fi fans will want to set their sights on the big-budget, albeit canceledHaloTV show, as well as the final frontier, as every Star Trek TV series (except kids' showStar Trek: Prodigy) is available on Paramount Plus.
If you’re after something weird, you can also enjoyThe Curse(featuring recent Oscar-winner Emma Stone), and David Lynch’s freaky cop dramaTwin Peaks.And, if you prefer your drama a little more down-to-earth, the streamer is home to the critically acclaimedYellowjacketsand its spin-offs1883and1923,Billions,Dexter,Tulsa King,The Good Wife, and spin-offThe Good Fight –as well as long-running proceduralsCSIandNCIS.
Laughter comes courtesy of top sitcomsFrasier(including the 2023 reboot),Cheers, and brilliant Australian importColin From Accounts. Lastly, Paramount Plus' ties with Nickelodeon mean that kids are also well served, withSpongeBob SquarePants,Paw Patrol,Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,andAvatar: The Last Airbenderamong the many attractions for younger members of the family.
What movies are available on Paramount Plus?
Paramount Plus doesn’t disappoint when it comes to movies, either. Even though it only landed in theaters in January, you can already enjoy theMean Girlsmusical (as well as the 2004 original) on the platform, alongside recent releases likeScream VI,Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesandPet Sematary: Bloodlines.Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part Onecompletes the set (you can also watch the ’60s TV show that inspired Tom Cruise’s hit franchise), whileTransformers: Rise of the Beastsadds to the selection of robots-in-disguise movies on the platform.
Going further back in time, you can check out bothTop Gunmovies, the three films from J.J. Abrams' rebootedStar Trek, the first fourIndiana Jonesadventures,Interstellar,Minority Report,The Talented Mr Ripley,Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,Airplane!,American Beauty,Chinatown, andThe Godfathertrilogy.And, if you need to keep the kids happy, you can put them in front ofSonic the Hedgehogand its sequel,PAW Patrol: The Movie,The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, and much, much more.
Is Paramount Plus worth the money?
In terms of cost, Paramount Plus compares favorably with its rivals in the streaming market, such asNetflix,Disney Plus, andHulu.
Its $5.99 with ads and $11.99 no ads tiers are the same price asPeacock’s equivalents, and cheaper than the respective with/without ads tiers at Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, andMax. Paramount Plus Essential also works out cheaper thanPrime Video’s video-only option.
Does that make Paramount Plus worthwhile? As with all streamers, that depends on whether its content library suits your needs. There are undoubtedly platforms offering bigger selections of movies and TV shows, while Max (withDC,The Lord of the Ringsand the HBO back catalogue) and Disney Plus (withStar Wars,Marvel,Pixar, and more) are home to higher profile franchises.
For Trekkies, however, more than 800 episodes of voyages on the final frontier make Paramount Plus something as a non-brainer, while the UEFA Champions League and NFL matches make it appealing to sports fans – especially on the $5.99 a month Essential tier. There are also plenty of bona fide movie and TV classics to enjoy. In other words, there’s plenty to like about Paramount Plus but several other services arguably have broader appeal.
For more Paramount Plus coverage, read our guides on thebest Paramount Plus showsand thebest Paramount Plus movies.
Alice is eCommerce Editor at Future with a focus on streaming services, such asDisney PlusandHBO Max, and VPN. She predominantly writes buying and streaming service guides, as well as how to watch articles. Previously a Commercial Content Writer at Trusted Reviews, Alice has five years experience giving online buying advice, and over two years writing about consumer tech.
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