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Paramount+
Every price change since Mar 2021 — dated, sourced, archived.
The pricing story
Paramount+ has stayed the budget option while still hiking steadily. The ad-free tier went from $9.99 at the 2021 relaunch to $12.99 by August 2024, absorbing Showtime along the way in the 2023 'with Showtime' merge that came with a $2 jump. The ad-supported Essential tier crept from $4.99 to $7.99. Under new Skydance ownership since 2025, the strategic question is whether budget positioning survives — every corporate merger in streaming history has eventually been paid for by subscribers.
Every change on record
3 entries- Aug 20, 2024 Premium $11.99 $12.99 ▲ +8%
Essential jumps $5.99 → $7.99 (+33%)
source: Paramount+ page (archived) ↗ - Jun 27, 2023 Premium $9.99 $11.99 ▲ +20%
Showtime folded in; Essential $4.99 → $5.99
source: Paramount+ page (archived) ↗ - Mar 4, 2021 Premium $9.99 Launch
CBS All Access relaunches as Paramount+; Premium $9.99, Essential $4.99 arrives June 2021
source: Paramount+ page (archived) ↗
Current plans (2026)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (ads) | $7.99/mo | With ads |
| Premium | $12.99/mo | Ad-free, with Showtime |
US list prices. Check the official pricing page for regional pricing and promos.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Paramount+ ever raised its prices?
Yes — Paramount+ has raised prices 2 times. The most recent increase was on Aug 20, 2024, when Premium went from $11.99 to $12.99.
How much does Paramount+ cost in 2026?
Essential (ads) costs $7.99/mo; Premium costs $12.99/mo.
What did Paramount+ cost when it launched?
The Premium plan launched at $9.99/mo in Mar 2021. Today it costs $12.99 — a 30% increase.
When was the last Paramount+ price increase?
Aug 20, 2024. Essential jumps $5.99 → $7.99 (+33%)