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Timed with March Madness, Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison andYellowstonespinoff Marshals, to name a few highlights, Paramount+ has announced a limited-time promotion for both new and former subscribers: any monthly plan for $2.99 per month for the first two months (reg. $8.99+ per month). This is on top of two little-known ways to get Paramount+ for free through partner subscriptions: DirecTV and Walmart+. More on each offer below.
How to Get Paramount+ Free Trial
Starting off strong with DirecTV, customers who sign up for one of the streaming service’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice or Ultimate — will get the first three months of HBO Max, Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime), STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax included (see here for more details on these premium add-ons). Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for any plan, meaning newmembers can stream Paramount+ (and everything else the packages have to offer) at no cost during the trial period.
Moving along to the second option, deal-savvy streamers can also enjoy free Paramount+ access through a Walmart+ membership, which includes the choice of Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium in its subscription. And since Walmart+ offers a 30-day free trial, members can stream Paramount+ at no cost during that period. Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers and pricing here.
Best Paramount+ Deals
Through March 31, Paramount+ is offering two months of any monthly plan (either Paramount+ Premium or Paramount+ Essential) for $2.99 per month. This deal equates to a savings between 67 and 79 percent for the first two months. Following the trial period (unless cancelled at any time), the plan auto-renews at the then-current full price of the selected plan, presently $8.99 per month for the ad-supported Essential and $13.99 per month for the ad-free Premium. (Scroll down for a comparison of the two plans.)
Paramount+ Student Discount
Verify your student status for 50 percent off any Paramount+ plan for the first 12 months. Learn more and get the deal here.
Paramount+ Plans Compared: Paramount+ Premium vs. Paramount+ Essential
Paramount+ Essential is the streamer’s ad-supported base package, regularly $8.99 per month or $89.99 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 $13.99 per month or $139.99 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 Ultra HD, Dolby Vision or HDR10.
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