Will Peacock and Paramount Plus merge?

While a full merger between Paramount+ and Peacock hasn't happened, the companies have explored a joint venture for a combined streaming service to compete better, with reports surfacing in early 2024 and continuing into mid-2024, but discussions are complicated by Paramount's potential sale to Skydance and regulatory hurdles, though a streaming partnership (not a full company merger) remains a possibility to cut costs and boost subscriber numbers against larger rivals like Netflix and Max.


Does Peacock include Paramount Plus?

No, Peacock does not inherently include Paramount+ as part of its standard subscription, but Walmart+ members can choose between Peacock Premium and Paramount+ Essential as a bundled benefit, switching between them every 90 days, according to recent reports from late 2025. While there have been discussions about potential partnerships or mergers between the two streaming services, they remain separate entities with different content libraries. 

Who is Paramount+ merging with?

On July 7, 2024, American media companies Skydance Media and Paramount Global announced a definitive agreement to merge in a deal valued at $8 billion, forming a new entity known as "Paramount Skydance Corporation". The agreement valued the newly formed entity at approximately $28 billion.


Why is Paramount shutting down?

Paramount Television Studios is shutting down due to its parent company's merger and efforts to cut $500 million in costs. Paramount TV's shows, like Reacher, will be transferred to the control of CBS Studios, which is also owned by Paramount Global.

Why are people canceling Paramount+?

People are canceling Paramount+ due to major public backlash over the company's handling of Stephen Colbert's show, controversies surrounding a merger with Skydance, accusations of compromising press freedom by settling lawsuits with Donald Trump, general streaming fatigue, rising costs, and a desire for better value, with some fans boycotting due to perceived ethical issues with how content like Star Trek is managed. 


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Is Paramount+ still free with Amazon Prime?

No, Paramount Plus is not free with Amazon Prime; it's a paid add-on channel, though you can subscribe through Prime Video for convenience, with pricing usually similar to direct subscriptions, offering ad-supported or ad-free options for shows from CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, and more, but it requires a separate monthly fee. 

What is the sister network to Paramount Plus?

Paramount+ is owned by Paramount Global and shares sister networks like CBS, Showtime (now integrated as Paramount+ with Showtime), MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, and VH1, all falling under Paramount's media umbrella, with content often appearing across these platforms and services like Pluto TV. Essentially, any network or streaming service owned by Paramount Global is a "sister" to Paramount+.
 

Did Paramount Plus get rid of CBS?

On September 15, 2020, it was announced that CBS All Access, along with 10 All Access would rebrand as Paramount+ in 2021, and that it planned to perform more international expansion under the new name.


Does Warren Buffett still own Paramount stock?

Warren Buffett's two-year dalliance with Paramount Global has come to an end. The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO says that his company has exited its position in Paramount. Buffett disclosed the news during Berkshire's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday.

What is the downside of Peacock?

What is the downside of Peacock? Peacock's biggest downside is its user interface; it can be difficult to navigate between episodes. The content also sometimes lags and freezes. However, this can occur due to content-based ISP throttling rather than an issue with Peacock.

Which is cheaper, Peacock or Paramount?

For the cheapest entry, Paramount+ Essential ($7.99/mo) and Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo or $10.99/mo tier) are comparable, but Peacock's ad-supported tier is sometimes slightly pricier depending on promotions or if you get the ad-free version. Paramount+ generally offers a basic ad-supported tier for $7.99/month (with recent price hikes making it closer to $9/month in early 2026), while Peacock has a $7.99/month ad-supported plan and a $10.99/month tier, making them very close in cost for entry-level viewing, with Paramount+ often giving a free trial and Peacock sometimes having limited content on its cheaper tier. 


What is Peacock bundled with?

Peacock is bundled with Netflix and Apple TV+ in Comcast's StreamSaver package for Xfinity customers, offering all three for a discounted price, and also with Apple TV+ directly through Peacock and Apple for a standalone bundle. Additionally, it's available with NOW TV (Sky) in the UK and other European markets for existing Sky/NOW customers.
 

Is Peacock included with Paramount Plus for free?

No, Peacock is not automatically free with Paramount+, but Walmart+ members get a choice between Peacock Premium (with ads) or Paramount+ Essential (with ads) at no extra cost as part of their membership. You can select one service for 90 days and then switch to the other, providing a way to access both over time through the Walmart+ subscription. 

Is Peacock free with Amazon Prime?

No, Peacock is not free with Amazon Prime; it's a separate subscription you can add to your Prime Video account for an extra monthly fee, usually for the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus tier at about $16.99/month, allowing you to watch through the Prime Video app but billed separately. While Prime members get access to many add-ons, Peacock is an additional cost, though you might get a free trial when signing up through Prime Video. 


Why is Yellowstone streaming on Peacock instead of Paramount?

In a report from Puck News, the problem with Yellowstone, however, has to do with streaming rights. New episodes of Yellowstone air on cable television's Paramount Network, but not on its streaming service, Paramount+. Instead, the streaming rights are owned by Peacock, run by NBCUniversal and owned by Comcast.

Is CBS Peacock or Paramount+?

Paramount Plus is CBS's answer to Peacock (even though Paramount Plus actually came first by quite some time) in that it primarily offers CBS content.

Why can't I watch Paramount Plus anymore?

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Is Paramount bundled with any other streaming service?

No, Paramount+ isn't automatically included with major services like Amazon Prime, but you can get it as a Walmart+ benefit, add it as a paid channel within Prime Video or Hulu, or subscribe directly; it's bundled with the Walmart+ membership but usually costs extra as an add-on elsewhere. 

What is the new name for Paramount?

Paramount Skydance was formed on August 7, 2025, by David Ellison, through the merger of Paramount Global, National Amusements, and Skydance Media. The company trades under the ticker symbol "PSKY" on the Nasdaq.

Is Paramount Network free with Amazon Prime?

No, Paramount Network content (like Yellowstone) isn't free with Amazon Prime; Paramount+ is a separate subscription, but you can add it as a channel to your Prime Video account for an extra monthly fee, bundling it with Showtime, or access it directly through its own app to manage billing and potentially get more content. You don't get it free with Prime, but you can easily add it as a paid Prime Video Channel. 


Who gives you Paramount Plus for free?

You can get Paramount+ for free through Walmart+ memberships, which include the Essential plan, or with certain T-Mobile Home Internet plans (All-In). Some cable providers like Spectrum also bundle Paramount+ Essential with TV packages, while American Express Platinum card users get a credit for Walmart+ (which includes P+). 

Why am I being charged for Paramount Plus on Amazon Prime?

You're likely being charged for Paramount+ on Amazon Prime because you, or someone with access to your account, accidentally signed up for the Prime Video Channel, which is a separate subscription from the standalone Paramount+ app, leading to a double charge if you also subscribe directly to Paramount+, or because a free trial ended and wasn't canceled, automatically converting to a paid plan. To fix this, check your Amazon "Memberships & Subscriptions" for the Prime Video Channel and cancel it, and verify your Paramount+ account for any other subscriptions. 

What is on Paramount Plus April 2025?

The Paramount Plus April 2025 schedule includes a refreshed Earthly Adventures collection in celebration of Earth Month, the Guy Ritchie series MobLand, The Carters: Hurts to Love You, and NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship games.