Paramount Plus Australia Review: Price, content, features and more

The service offers a diverse library and plenty of surprises to come.

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Looking for a subscription service that will satisfy the entire family? Paramount Plus may do the trick.

It includes a robust collection of legacy TV shows and movies, original productions, kids' programming, reality TV and live sports.

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Try Paramount+ free for 7 days

Watch series and films from Paramount, Showtime, MTV, CBS, Nickelodeon and more. Once the free trial is completed, Paramount Plus costs start at $9.99 per month.

How much does Paramount Plus cost in Australia?

Subscriptions to Paramount Plus cost $9.99 a month in Australia.

Paramount Plus also comes with an annual subscription option that costs $89.99. If you choose this, you can save 24.93% annually.

On 16 November 2023, Paramount launched a Premium tier. It allows viewing on 4 screens at once and up to 4K resolution. The cost for this package is $13.99 per month or $124.99 for an entire year.

An ad tier has also been confirmed to be launching in Australia in 2024, but no details about pricing or other features have been announced.

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$9.99
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7 days
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$13.99
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Deal

Try Paramount+ free for 7 days

Watch series and films from Paramount, Showtime, MTV, CBS, Nickelodeon and more. Once the free trial is completed, Paramount Plus costs start at $9.99 per month.

Does Paramount Plus have a free trial?

Yes, Paramount Plus has a 7-day free trial for new users. We have a step-by-step guide to signing up to Paramount Plus if you need help.

What shows are on Paramount Plus in Australia?

The Paramount Plus library packs thousands of TV episodes and hundreds of movies. It includes content from Paramount Pictures and premieres and box sets from subsidiaries such as Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel

You can watch hits such as Yellowjackets, NCIS, Five Bedrooms, The Secrets She Keeps, South Park, Yellowstone prequels 1883 and 1923, Tulsa King and all seasons of Survivor US.


The library may be smaller than some of its major competitors like Netflix, but there's a lot of content to catch your eye. Recent highlights on the service include the Frasier reboot and Special Ops Lioness.

Additionally, Paramount Plus is home to plenty of Star Trek, including Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Kids get a whole lot of entertainment too such as Spongebob Squarepants and Paw Patrol.

Paramount Plus football streaming

Paramount Plus football

When we say Paramount Plus is the home of Australian football, we aren't exaggerating. All of the A-League Men, A-League Women, Socceroos and Matildas matches (excluding Olympics and World Cup) call Paramount Plus home. You can also catch the English FA Cup and AFC Champions League on there, among others. There is no extra cost to watch sport on Paramount Plus, it is already included as part of your monthly subscription.

Deal

Try Paramount+ free for 7 days

Watch series and films from Paramount, Showtime, MTV, CBS, Nickelodeon and more. Once the free trial is completed, Paramount Plus costs start at $9.99 per month.

What devices can I use with Paramount Plus?

Paramount Plus is available on a wide range of devices. The list includes:

  • PC and Mac
  • iOS and Android devices
  • Selected smart TVs
  • Apple TV
  • Chromecast
  • Android TV and Google TV
  • Foxtel iQ
  • Fetch TV
  • Telstra TV
  • Amazon Fire TV
  • Xbox One, Series S, Series X

If you aren't sure how to watch, see our guide on how to set up Paramount Plus on your device.

How does Paramount Plus compare to Netflix, Stan and other streaming services?

Paramount Plus has a diverse library and a lower price compared to some of its competitors like Netflix, Stan and BINGE. It also offers live sport, a huge selling point that makes it a must-have for football fans. It all comes down to what you like to watch, so we suggest using the free trial to browse the content catalogue and see whether there are enough appealing titles to entertain you in the long run.

Is Paramount Plus worth it in Australia?

Maybe. Considering the size of the library and the fact that fresh titles are added regularly, Paramount Plus might be a good fit for you. It all depends on your streaming needs. As we've already mentioned, Australian football fans have plenty of reasons to give it a go.

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