The dark horse of the streaming service wars, Paramount+ has been around longer than most are aware of and has more to offer than one would expect. Subscribers can watch some brand new streaming releases (South Park Season 27, Knuckles), Showtime originals (Your Honor, Billions, Yellowjackets), and is now the official home of UFC Fights. With the latest Paramount+ price increase now in effect, you may be wondering if there's a free trial available.
Unfortunately, Paramount+ has officially ended its free trial as of January 15, 2026. There are still a couple of different ways to procure a free trial of the service, however, if you're willing to bundle services together. Otherwise you can check out the available plans and prices directly from the source.
Can You Get Paramount+ for Free in Other Ways?
Now that the free trial directly from Paramount+ is gone, there best way to get Paramount+ for free through Walmart+. When users sign up for a 30-day free trial for Walmart+, they also gain access to a 30-day free trial to the Paramount+ Essential plan. After the 30-day free trial is complete, users can choose to continue their Walmart+ membership for a minimum of $98 annually, granting them the Paramount+ Essential plan for no additional cost. This is one of the best streaming bundle deals out there right now.
What Paramount+ Alternatives Have Free Trials?
Luckily, if you are looking for a free streaming service trial, there are still multiple competitors that offer quality content and a chance to sample their streaming library for free. Check out these various alternatives below:
For more streaming options that can help you save, take a look at our guide to the best streaming free trials in 2026. You can also check out more of our free trial explainers below:
Connor Sheppard is an Oregon-grown culture writer for IGN with previous work on The Manual. Intrigued from a young age by pop culture and movies, he has developed into an experienced critic and consumer of all things media. From his time earning a bachelor's degree in digital communications at Oregon State University, he found a love for writing and appreciating specific actors and directors in the many films he watches.
