According to WIRED's 2026 Paramount+ deals guide, the streaming service is currently offering a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. The two main plans are Essential at $8 per month with ads, and Premium at $13 per month without ads, which adds 4K streaming, downloads, CBS live, and the full Showtime library.
Discounts are available for students and military members. Students can get 50% off any plan for the first year, bringing the Essential plan to $4 per month. Military members receive 50% off any subscription for life. The article notes that subscribers can cancel at any time, though the process depends on how they signed up.
The guide also surfaces business context: the White House has criticised a South Park episode, the FCC has approved Paramount's merger with Skydance, and a leaked Last Airbender movie has drawn mixed fan reactions. These items frame the promotional push as Paramount+ seeks to attract and retain subscribers.