> At a Glance
> – Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers
> – Students pay $4/month (50 % off any plan for one year)
> – Military members get 50 % off for life
> – Why it matters: The promo stack can drop the entry price to $2 for the first month, making it one of the cheapest major streamers
Paramount+ is courting viewers with aggressive pricing and a week-long free look at its buzz-heavy originals.
What’s on the Menu
The platform leans on headline magnets: South Park, Yellowstone, the upcoming MobLand, and the revived Dexter prequel Dexter: Resurrection. Movie choices range from the 2004 classic Mean Girls to Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick.
Family options include animated titles like Rango and Sonic the Hedgehog, while fresh drops this month add Landman season 2, Tracy Morgan’s comedy Crutch, and Ink Master season 17.
Plans & Pricing
Pick between two tiers:
- Essential – $8/month, ads, 3 simultaneous streams, select Showtime series, NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League
- Premium – $13/month, no ads, 4K/HDR, offline downloads, live CBS feed, full Showtime library
Both renew at regular price after the 7-day trial.
Stacking the Savings
Verify status and the numbers shrink fast:
| Group | Discount | Effective monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Students | 50 % off any plan for 1 year | $4 (Essential) |
| Military | 50 % off for life | $6.50 (Premium) |
Coupon codes can trim costs further for everyone else.
Sports Hook
NFL coverage, March Madness, and 24/7 live channels stream on both tiers, letting fans jump in for a single game or the full season.
Key Takeaways
- Free trial gives full access for seven days
- Students can lock in $4/month for 12 months
- Military discount is permanent and stackable on either tier
- Stream on up to 3 devices at once
- Promo codes and coupons can lower the price even more
With new originals landing weekly and live sports year-round, Paramount+ is betting rock-bottom intro prices will turn curious streamers into long-term subscribers.
