Paramount Plus Price Hike Coming in Early 2026

Paramount Plus is getting a price hike in early 2026, with new rates for Essential and Premium plans. Here's what subscribers should know.
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Paramount Plus Price Hike Coming in Early 2026
Paramount Plus Is Getting a Price Hike in Early 2026 Streaming fans will soon be paying more for their favorite shows as Paramount Plus is getting a price hike in early 2026. Starting January 15th, 2026, the Essential plan will increase from $7.99 to $8.99 per month, while the Premium plan will go up from $12.99 to $13.99. Paramount Global confirmed the change during its earnings announcement, adding that it will also retire its free trial offers, a move likely tied to boosting revenue amid rising content costs. Image : Google Why Is Paramount Plus Raising Prices Again? Paramount says the price increase is part of its ongoing effort to balance streaming investments and profitability. The platform has been pouring money into hit originals like Halo, 1923, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Like Netflix, Disney+, and other competitors, Paramount Plus is adjusting its pricing to reflect higher content budgets and licensing costs. What Will Happen to Paramount Plus Subscribers? For existing use…