Paramount Plus
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About Paramount Plus
Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access) is a streaming service owned by Paramount Global, launched under its current name in March 2021. Paramount+ offers content from CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, the Paramount Network, and Paramount Pictures — one of Hollywood's oldest studios. The Essential plan costs $5.99/month (with ads); Paramount+ with Showtime costs $11.99/month (with Showtime content included). Paramount+ has approximately 67 million global subscribers (as of early 2024). Key content includes live CBS broadcasts (news, sports, NFL), Star Trek franchise, Yellowstone, Tulsa King, NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, and Nickelodeon originals. Paramount+ is also part of the bundle offered with Showtime and Apple One. Despite strong sports content (NFL, Champions League, Masters golf), Paramount+ trails Netflix, Disney+, and Max in original programming prestige.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paramount+ worth it?
Paramount+ is worth it for: NFL fans (live CBS games), Star Trek fans (10+ series), UEFA Champions League fans, and households with young kids (Nickelodeon content). At $5.99/month Essential, it's one of the cheaper major streamers. The Paramount+ with Showtime bundle at $11.99/month adds significant prestige drama. If you watch a lot of CBS and love Trek or sports, it's excellent value. For general entertainment, Netflix or Disney+ likely have more to offer.
What's the difference between Paramount+ Essential and with Showtime?
Essential ($5.99/month) includes ad-supported Paramount+ content. With Showtime ($11.99/month) adds: Showtime originals (Billions, Yellowjackets, The Affair), no ads on Paramount+ content, and Showtime's film library. If you watch Showtime originals, the combined bundle at $11.99 is a better value than subscribing separately ($10.99 for Showtime alone).