Paramount+ Launches Low-Cost Trial Ahead of Fall Premieres
After the promotional period ends, the price returns to $13.99 per month.
Upcoming Content Drives the Promotion
The promotion coincides with several high-profile releases. Tulsa King returns for Season 4 on October 16. UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev streams on October 24. Dexter: Resurrection returns for Season 2 on October 30. NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League matches continue through the fall.
Service Features and Subscriber Base
Paramount+ offers two subscription tiers: Essential at $8.99 per month and Premium at $13.99 per month. The Premium plan includes a live stream of local CBS stations, the full Showtime library, and ad-free on-demand viewing. The service provides tens of thousands of episodes from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Smithsonian Channel. It also features original series such as Landman, Dutton Ranch, and Lioness, along with hundreds of Paramount Pictures movies. As of the latest data, Paramount+ has 81.6 million paid memberships globally, placing it among the top ten most-subscribed video-on-demand streaming services.
Corporate Background and Market Position
Paramount+ is an American subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Skydance Corporation. It was originally launched on October 28, 2014, by CBS Corporation as CBS All Access. Following the 2019 merger of CBS Corporation with Viacom, the service was rebranded as Paramount+ on March 4, 2021. It now serves as the flagship streaming venture of Paramount Global, alongside Pluto TV and BET+. The service expanded into Australia, Latin America, and Europe after the rebrand. Paramount+ is a sister service to CBS News 24/7 and CBS Sports HQ.
How to Activate the Limited-Time Discount
To access the promotional offer, users must select the Paramount+ Premium plan during checkout and locate the “Have a promo code?” option on the payment page. The promotion applies only to new or returning subscribers who are not currently enrolled in an active Paramount+ subscription.
After the two-month promotional period concludes, the subscription will automatically renew at the standard Premium rate of $13.99 per month unless canceled beforehand. Subscribers are advised to set calendar reminders or manually adjust their subscription settings to avoid unintended charges. The promo code is time-sensitive and may expire before the stated end date if redemption limits are reached.
The discount is applicable only to the monthly Premium plan and does not extend to the Essential tier or annual subscription options. Paramount+ confirms that all features of the Premium plan—including live CBS local station streaming, the full Showtime library, ad-free on-demand content, and access to Paramount Pictures films—remain fully available during the promotional period at the reduced rate.
Horror and Halloween Content Highlights
Paramount+ leverages its promotional trial to spotlight a robust horror lineup ahead of Halloween, featuring franchises like Scream and Friday the 13th, along with new releases such as Passenger and Vicious. The platform also curates a Peak Screaming horror collection for the season, including titles like Drag Me to Hell, Parasite, and It Follows, available for streaming during the trial window.
In addition to on-demand horror films, subscribers gain access to live sports and reality programming that complement the seasonal viewing experience, such as NFL on CBS broadcasts and the ongoing season of Survivor, which unfolds in real time. These offerings enhance the value of the Premium plan beyond just movie libraries during the promotional period.
Geographic Availability and International Expansion
Paramount+ is available in the United States, Canada, Australia, Latin America, and multiple European countries following its international rollout after the 2021 rebrand from CBS All Access. The service launched in Australia in 2018 under the name 10 All Access, reflecting its partnership with Network 10 at the time, before transitioning to the Paramount+ brand globally. Expansion into Latin America and Europe occurred after the merger of CBS Corporation and Viacom, allowing the platform to offer localized content alongside its core library from CBS, Showtime, Paramount Pictures, and other ViacomCBS brands.
In regions outside the U.S., Paramount+ adapts its offerings to include local programming while maintaining access to flagship American content such as NFL on CBS broadcasts (where rights permit), UEFA Champions League matches, and original series like Lioness and Landman. The platform’s international growth has contributed to its global paid membership base of 81.6 million, supporting its position as a leading streaming service in key markets across North America, Oceania, and parts of Europe and Latin America.
Content Library Depth and Variety
Paramount+ provides access to tens of thousands of episodes across its owned networks, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Smithsonian Channel. The platform combines these extensive library offerings with hundreds of Paramount Pictures films, ranging from classic titles to recent theatrical releases. Subscribers also gain full access to the Showtime catalog, which includes acclaimed original series, documentaries, and sports programming not available on other tiers.
Beyond licensed and studio content, Paramount+ invests in original productions exclusive to the service, such as Landman, Dutton Ranch, and Lioness. These originals span genres including drama, action, and thriller, reinforcing the platform’s strategy to differentiate itself through proprietary programming. The integration of live sports, news, and local CBS station feeds further diversifies the viewing experience beyond traditional on-demand libraries.
Sources
- Paramount+
- Streaming deal: Get 2 months of Paramount+ Premium for $0.99/month
- This code drops Paramount+ Premium from $13.99 to 99 cents a month for a limited time
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