Paramount+ status

Paramount+ is a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming service owned by Paramount Global. Launched in March 2021 as a rebrand of the former CBS All Access, it serves as the digital hub for a vast library of content from the company's major media properties. The service offers a diverse range of entertainment, including original series, movies, live sports, and news. Its content is drawn from the extensive libraries of well-known brands such as CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, and the Smithsonian Channel, along with the acclaimed films from Paramount Pictures. The service is also a major destination for sports fans, featuring live coverage of events like the NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League. Paramount+ operates on a freemium model with various subscription tiers. The base plan is ad-supported and provides access to a large selection of on-demand content and live news. Its premium tier, which recently integrated the entire Showtime content library, offers a largely ad-free experience, a live stream of local CBS stations, and an expanded collection of movies and series. It is a key component of Paramount Global's strategy to compete in the crowded streaming market by leveraging its iconic franchises and producing exclusive original programming.