Paramount+: What Is It? Price, Schedule, & Available Programming

In a very short period of time, the streaming service formerly known as CBS All Access has seen a lot of change. Try Paramount+, sometimes known as Paramount+, took the place of CBS All Access when Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) discontinued it in March 2021. The decision was sensible because the change gave CBS access to a much wider range of content. But with so much turmoil in its infancy, the streaming service has fallen well behind in the streaming race. Thus, it is reasonable to inquire, "What is Paramount Plus?" Well, now is a good moment to find out as the service grows and improves. Here is all the information you require about Paramount Plus.

Price Plus Amount: How much does it cost?

Essential and Premium are the two main plans offered by Paramount Plus. The majority of the on-demand movies and television shows have advertising in the $5 monthly or $50 annual Paramount+ Essential plan. The majority of advertising is removed with the Premium plan, which is $10 per month or $100 per year. [caption id="attachment_61357" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image credit: pocket-lint.[/caption] But there are other differences between the two strategies. A stream of your local CBS affiliate is also included in the Premium plan, along with access to a lot more sports (more on that below) and some movies in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on compatible hardware. Additionally, Showtime is part of a few plans offered by Paramount Plus, which is owned by the same company as Paramount Plus (aka the former ViacomCBS). For $12 per month or $120 per year, you can get Showtime and the Essential plan. Or, for $15 per month or $150 per year, you may have Showtime and the Premium plan without the majority of advertising. The distinction between the two services is even more muddled with the addition of the ability to access Showtime from within the Paramount+ app. You will receive the first seven days of any subscription plan without charge. No worries if you decide to end your free subscription to Paramount+. And after the initial week, you'll begin to be charged if you elect to retain Paramount+. [caption id="attachment_61354" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image credit: wikipedia[/caption]

What kind of devices supports Paramount Plus?

The majority of popular streaming devices, including:

• Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad are among their goods.
• Android phones, tablets, and TVs are available.
• PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Series X/S game consoles.
• Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Portal TV, Google Chromecast, and Xfinity Flex are streaming media players.
• LG, VIZIO, and Samsung smart TVs (2017 or newer, and only in Australia, Canada, Latin America, and the U.K.).
• Desktop browsers: Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.
• Mobile browsers include Chrome, Safari, Android 5+, and iOS 11+.

Which films can I watch on Paramount Plus?

As the name would suggest, Paramount+ offers a wide selection of Paramount Pictures films. But that's only the very beginning. Other than films from the Paramount library, Paramount+ can and does contain movies from all different decades. [caption id="attachment_61356" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image credit: laptopmag[/caption] And like every other streaming service that offers movies, Paramount Plus changes its content rather frequently. There are countless films that we could include here. We won't, though. Instead, we advise simply heading over to Paramount Plus and taking a look around.

New developments on Paramount Plus

What programs can I watch on Paramount Plus? What really sets Paramount+ apart is its TV collection. Content from CBS, Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., MTV, and Nickelodeon is available in the library. Thus, you'll have access to the majority of the CBS library, including Young Sheldon, Criminal Minds, SpongeBob SquarePants, NCIS, and South Park, all of which are fully available on Paramount+. A rising number of new original movies that are only available on Paramount+ are also available. The new Star Trek shows, such as Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Picard, and the impending Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, are included in this. Additionally, it's the only spot to view a number of limited-time South Park releases. Additionally, the expanding Yellowstone world is housed at Paramount Plus. Along with the original series, there is also the Antoine Fuqua film Mayor of Kingstown, starring Jeremy Renner, and the Yellowstone prequel 1883. And that are only the beginning. [caption id="attachment_61355" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image credit: technosports[/caption] There are lots of reality TV options, news (including 60 Minutes), and Smithsonian Channel materials.

Does Paramount Plus offer live sports coverage?

Live sports are available on Paramount Plus. actually quite a few of them. The NFL is the biggest. That is not to claim that Paramount Plus enables you to view each and every NFL game; it does not. You cannot watch NFL games in other markets either. (We're not even referring to Sunday Ticket.) However, if you subscribe to one of the Paramount Plus subscriptions, you can view the regional match that is broadcast by your local CBS affiliate. You will lose access as soon as the game is over if you subscribe to the $5 Essential plan, which also includes advertising in the on-demand material. Therefore, you'll need to shell out for the Premium subscription if you want to participate in any of the post-game activities. Paramount Plus also features a lot of "ftbol," or the other kind of football. It is (mainly) accessible on the Paramount+ Premium plan, to be more precise. [caption id="attachment_61358" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image credit: onsitego[/caption] The UEFA Champions League, which annually plays the top club clubs in Europe against one another, is the best example. Either of the two Paramount Plus plans will let you watch the Champions League. The Europa League, which consists of clubs that were unsuccessful in qualifying for the Champions League, comes next. In addition, there are numerous World Cup qualifiers, the NWSL (the American women's professional league), the Serie A in Italy, the Brasileiro in Brazil, the CONCACAF Nation's League, and the Scottish Professional Football League. For all of that, you'll need the more pricey Premium plan. [caption id="attachment_61359" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image credit: digitaltrends[/caption] Any type of live sports in 4K quality are not included with any of this. Such features are now scarce on all streaming services, so this is not particularly surprising. However, it would still be good to see eventually.

A screen playing Star Trek: Prodigy on Paramount Plus.

Can a cable subscription be used to access Paramount Plus? Today, a Paramount+ subscription is required if you wish to watch Paramount+. Stop there. No more scrounging. However, you may log in to CBS.com and access your local CBS affiliate, CBSN, CBS Sports HQ, or ET Live using your existing TV provider subscription, whether it be cable, satellite, or streaming. However, it does not grant access to Paramount Plus.