Paramount+ Price History
Paramount+ plans and prices (2026)
Every plan Paramount+ sells in the US today, cheapest first. Plans that are no longer sold appear in the price history further down.
| Plan | Price/mo | At this price sinceSince |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (with ads) | ||
| Premium |
Promos, taxes, and regional fees can change the price at checkout.
Paramount+ (Premium) currently costs $13.99/month in the US, up from $9.99 at launch in , a 40% increase across 3 hikes, most recently a $1.00 increase in .
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. The Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which would combine the two streamers, is on hold pending antitrust litigation and cannot close until five days after a trial outcome or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first.
Upcoming changes for Paramount+
Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which would combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform, has been delayed by antitrust litigation. Twelve state attorneys general sued to block the deal on July 13, 2026, and a judge granted a temporary restraining order on July 20. Paramount then agreed on July 24 not to close until five days after the outcome of a trial or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. Paramount had previously targeted a September 2026 close. Pricing for any 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 on 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+.