The Paramount+ streaming service - Paramount Global leans on originals and bundles
Veröffentlicht: 05.07.2026 um 06:22 Uhr, Redaktion AD HOC NEWS, Redaktionelle Verantwortung: Rafael Müller (Chefredaktion)
By Thomas Riley, ad hoc news Classics & Longsellers Desk. Reviewed July 05, 2026, 12:21 AM ET. Details in the imprint.
Paramount+ streaming service loads up on a living room TV with the blue mountain logo glowing against a dark interface, rows of shows from "Halo" to "Yellowstone" lined up and a live CBS tile pulsing in the corner, waiting for Sunday NFL kickoff.
What Paramount+ actually offers
Paramount+ is Paramount Global’s subscription streaming platform that combines on-demand series and films with live TV, news and sports in one app for US and many international markets. In the US, it is the home for CBS network livestreams, Showtime branded content, Nickelodeon kids shows and Paramount Pictures movies under a single subscription.
Users can choose the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan or the higher-priced Paramount+ with Showtime plan, both billed monthly or annually, with pricing starting at about $5.99 per month in the US and rising to around $11.99 for the Showtime tier. The service streams via smart TVs, streaming sticks, game consoles, mobile devices and browsers, with simultaneous streams depending on the plan and region.
Content, bundles and user experience
On the content side, Paramount+ leans heavily on originals like "Star Trek: Discovery", "Halo", "1923" and "Special Ops: Lioness" alongside deep libraries from CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and Paramount Pictures. There is also a dedicated kids section curating Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. favorites, plus family movies, which parents can lock down with profiles and content filters.
The Paramount+ with Showtime tier folds in premium Showtime series such as "Yellowjackets" and "Billions", plus access to local CBS stations, CBS Sports and live events including the NFL on CBS and some UEFA soccer matches in the US. App navigation is centered around hubs for brands like CBS, BET and Smithsonian Channel, with watchlists and resume playback synced across devices.
Paramount+ as a streaming pillar for Paramount Global
Get more background, earnings context and segment data behind the Paramount+ streaming service and how it fits into Paramount Global’s broader media strategy.
How Paramount+ fits into the US streaming mix
In the US, Paramount+ competes with subscription streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Max and Amazon’s Prime Video, but positions itself around a mix of broadcast, sports and franchise series rather than purely on-demand films. Bundles with Walmart+ and other partners in the US give Paramount+ additional reach by tucking the service into existing membership ecosystems.
Tom Ryan, president and CEO of streaming at Paramount Global, has framed Paramount+ as the center of the company’s direct-to-consumer strategy, emphasizing its role in monetizing franchises from "Star Trek" to "SpongeBob SquarePants" while keeping the CBS brand front and center for live events. In earnings calls, he has pointed to subscriber growth and lower churn when the Showtime tier is included.
Global expansion and device support
Paramount+ has expanded beyond the US into markets such as Canada, Latin America, the Nordics, the UK and Australia, often via local partnerships or rebranding of legacy services like 10 All Access in Australia. In some European countries, it is available in combination with pay TV operators or as part of broader media bundles.
On devices, Paramount+ supports Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and many smart TV operating systems, as well as iOS and Android phones and tablets. The app offers downloads for offline viewing on mobile, 4K and HDR on select titles and profiles that divide family usage, with interface performance varying slightly between platforms.
Context for investors and classic status
Paramount+ has grown into a core digital asset for Paramount Global, a company that still owns traditional broadcast and cable networks but increasingly relies on streaming subscription and advertising revenue for growth. For US retail investors, this streaming product is one of the main levers that can influence how Paramount Global is valued and discussed, even as legacy TV remains part of the picture.
Paramount Global stock (NASDAQ: PARA) is US-listed and widely covered by Wall Street analysts, who typically model streaming metrics like Paramount+ subscriber counts and churn rates as part of their valuation work.
Key facts on Paramount+ streaming service
- Product: Paramount+ streaming service
- Manufacturer: Paramount Global
- Category: Classics & streaming service
- Launch: Initially launched as CBS All Access in 2014, rebranded as Paramount+ in March 2021
- MSRP / Price: From about $5.99 per month in the US for the Essential plan, around $11.99 per month for Paramount+ with Showtime
- Availability: Available in the US and multiple international markets via direct subscription and partner bundles
- Target audience: US and international viewers seeking CBS live TV, Showtime content, kids programming and franchise series in a single streaming app
- Standout / USP: Combination of live CBS, Paramount Pictures films, Nickelodeon content and Showtime series under one unified subscription service
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