Paramount+ Price History
Paramount+ (Premium) currently costs $13.99/month in the US, up from $9.99 at launch in , a 40% increase across 3 hikes. See the interactive price chart to compare Paramount+ with every other major US streaming service.
Launched as CBS All Access in 2014, rebranded to Paramount+ in March 2021. The Essential (ad-supported) tier launched June 7, 2021, three months after the Premium tier. Showtime content was bundled into the Premium tier in June 2023.
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Upcoming changes for Paramount+
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform following their corporate merger, expected to close September 2026. Paramount says the HBO brand will 'operate with independence.' Pricing for the combined service has not been announced.
Frequently asked questions about Paramount+ pricing
How much is Paramount+ per month in 2026?
Paramount+ costs $13.99/month for the Premium plan as of January 15, 2026. The cheapest plan is the Essential (with ads) tier at $8.99/month.
How much is Paramount+ per year?
At $13.99/month, Paramount+ (Premium) costs $167.88 per year when paying monthly. The Essential (with ads) plan works out to $107.88 per year. This site tracks standard monthly rates, so discounted annual plans, where offered, are not included.
How much has Paramount+ gone up over time?
The Premium plan launched at $9.99 in March 4, 2021 and now costs $13.99, an increase of 40% across 3 price changes.
When did Paramount+ last raise prices?
Paramount+ last changed the Premium price on January 15, 2026, moving to $13.99/month.
Does Paramount+ have an ad-supported plan?
Yes. The Essential (with ads) plan costs $8.99/month, the lowest-priced way to subscribe to Paramount+.