Paramount Plus halves annual price for new and returning customers

Paramount Plus is offering a limited time promotion that cuts the price of its annual subscriptions in half for new and returning customers who sign up through Sept. 18. Under the deal, the adsupported Essential annual plan is being offered for about $30 a year, down from roughly $60, while the adfree Premium annual plan is available for about $60, down from roughly $120. Purchases must be paid in full up front; month to month pricing remains unchanged.

The discounted rates apply to a 12‑month prepay only, and the service will revert to regular pricing when the year ends unless subscribers cancel before the renewal date. Industry coverage and consumer advice outlets recommend setting a calendar reminder to avoid being billed at the higher rate on automatic renewal.

Paramount’s Essential tier provides access to the service’s library and some live sports feeds, including NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League via separate live streams, while Premium adds features such as downloads, access to all Showtime programming, a live local CBS station, and higher‑quality streaming options including 4K UHD and Dolby Vision or HDR10 when available. The company is also rolling out new seasons...