If you’ve watched the Super Bowl, you’ve probably seen a lot of Paramount + ads, including one where Dora the Explorer, Stephen Colbert, Patrick Stewart and other pop culture icons find themselves on top of an icy mountain to dance Sponge Bob Square Pants‘”Sweet victory.” Are you still wondering, what it is? There is no need to scour the internet for answers. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about the next streaming service.
So what is it?
Paramount + is not exactly an entirely new streaming service. Rather, it is a brand redesign and expansion of an existing streaming service, CBS All Access, which was first launched in 2014. It debuts on March 4 and will present everything that is currently available via CBS All Access and much more.
What’s included?
A Paramount + subscription gives you access to content from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and Smithsonian Channel, as well as hundreds of Paramount Pictures films. You will also be able to tune in to live stations, including CBS, CBSN, CBS Sports HQ and ET LIVE.
What kind of original programming is there?
The long-awaited SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run will arrive on launch day along with a new 13-episode children’s series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years. You can also watch existing CBS All Access exclusives, including The stand, Star Trek: Picard, The good fight, Why women kill, Spreading the newsand Star Trek: Discovery.
Paramount + will eventually become home to the next rom-com music series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Star Trek: strange new worlds, a Icarly revival and more.
How much does it cost?
Although the price of Paramount + has not yet been confirmed, it will likely be comparable to that of CBS All Access. You can currently get the CBS All Access limited business plan for $ 59.99 / year or $ 5.99 / month. Or you can subscribe to the free commercial plan, which also allows viewers to download content and watch offline, for $ 99.99 / year or $ 9.99 / month.
If you sign up for a CBS All Access plan before the launch of Paramount +, you can get a 50% discount on your first year of an annual plan using the code PARAMOUNTPLUS.
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Is there a free trial?
If Paramount + continues to operate as CBS All Access, you will be able to access a free one-week trial before becoming a subscriber. Your credit card is required, however, be sure to cancel your subscription before the end of the week if you don’t want it to be renewed automatically.
How can I access it?
Paramount + can be broadcast on most connected TVs, computers, mobile devices, tablets and game consoles. It will be available for the North American and Latin American markets on March 4, the Nordic countries on March 25 and Australia in mid-2021.
What if I already subscribe to CBS All Access?
If you already have CBS All Access, your subscription will automatically switch to Paramount + on your debut. Just download the Paramount + app or visit paramountplus.com to start streaming.
Worth it?
While we are still waiting for more details on the new schedule that will arrive on launch day, Paramount + seems to be a great option if you are looking for a complete streaming platform. You can get access to live sports, popular blockbusters, news programs, comedies, dramas, family programming and more. There is something for everyone.