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South Park season 27 is a hit at Paramount+ — and the ViacomCBS-owned streamer is offering a new fall deal ahead of the premiere of NCIS: Tony & Ziva (arriving Sept. 4), the MTV Video Music Awards (Sept. 7), NFL on CBS and more.
Through Sept. 18, eligible new and returning subscribers get Paramount+ starting at $30 for the first year, or 50 percent off the regular subscription price. The ad-supported Paramount+ Essential comes down to only $2.50 per month for the first 12 months, while the ad-free Paramount+ Premium tier costs just $5.99 monthly for the first 12 months.
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One of the best Paramount+ subscription deals is available with a Walmart+ membership, which includes the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan for free. Walmart+ costs $12.95 per month or $98 per year (or $49 annually for eligible students or those on government assistance) and includes free next- and two-day shipping with no order minimum, free delivery on grocery and pharmacy deliveries as soon as the same day, 24/7 free online pet care through Pawp, savings at gas stations and more. New Walmart+ members also enjoy a 30-day free trial to try out the service; learn more and sign up here.
Paramount+ also offers a free seven-day trial to the Essential plan (regularly $7.99 per month or $59.99 annually) and the ad-free Premium tier that includes Showtime content (reg. $12.99 monthly or $119.99 per year).
Paramount+ Plans Compared: Paramount+ Premium vs. Paramount+ Essential
Paramount+ Essential is the streamer’s ad-supported base package, currently $7.99 per month or $59.99 annually. It includes 40,000+ episodes and movies, NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League live, access to select Showtime series and the ability to stream on three devices at once.
Paramount+ Premium (formerly known as Paramount+ with Showtime) is regularly $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year and offers everything in the essential plan without ads (except for live TV), plus access to all of Showtime, the ability to stream CBS live with more sports and events, the option to download movies and shows and the ability to watch in 4K UHD, Dolby Vision or HDR10.
Keep reading below for more of the best Paramount+ deals that you can get year-round.
Best Paramount+ Deals 2025: Free with Walmart+, Student Discount, Free Trial
As mentioned above, you can get Paramount+ Essential for free with a Walmart+ membership, which is $98 per year or $49 annually for eligible customers.
If you’re a student, save 50 percent on any Paramount+ plan when you sign up with your university email address. The offer is valid for 12 months. Learn more and get the deal here.
Paramount+ also offers a seven-day trial for new customers to test out the service without commitment. The promo is available directly through paramountplus.com; plus, if you’re a Prime member or Prime Video subscriber, you can get the same deal when you add the Paramount+ Prime Video channel to your streaming subscription.
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