How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK

Unlike streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, Paramount+ had a more difficult transfer over into the UK market. Distribution rights were a little more complicated, as Sky has historically owned the rights to many of the intellectual properties available on Paramount+.

Paramount+ was launched in 2021 in the USA with a huge catalogue of content. This includes films from Paramount Pictures as well as TV shows from channels like MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.

And with the proposed merger between Paramount and HBO Max, your options for shows to watch is about to expand dramatically.

When did Paramount+ come to the UK?

Paramount+ was launched in the UK on 22 June 2022 to coincide with the release of several highly anticipated TV shows that are exclusive to the platform.

What’s happening with the HBO Max merger? 

There has been ongoing industry discussion between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, the company behind HBO Max. In March 2026, Paramount CEO David Ellison revealed that he had plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max, which would create a combined platform of over 200 million subscribers. 

At the time of writing, no full merger has been finalised yet. Any deal could significantly reshape the streaming landscape, potentially giving subscribers access to a wider catalogue across Paramount+ and HBO Max. And any changes would depend on regulatory approval.

What's on Paramount+ UK?

There's a huge range of content available to stream on Paramount+, including major movie releases like Top Gun: Maverick and all your favourite Paramount movies. Here are some of the best TV shows available on Paramount+ UK.

• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
• Halo
• South Park
• Yellowstone
• Landman
• Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
• Ru Paul's Drag Race
• NCIS: Los Angeles

Stream Star Trek in the UK on Paramount+

One of Paramount’s biggest intellectual properties is the Star Trek franchise, and with the launch of Paramount+ in the US, Star Trek: Discovery was swiftly removed from international Netflix libraries. That meant Star Trek fans outside the US and Canada were not able to watch the latest episodes of Discovery for a time.

The launch of Paramount+ in the UK meant that fans could finally catch up and binge all the episodes at once. Since then, the Star Trek franchise expanded with more shows, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the animated hit Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

What does Paramount+ cost in the UK?

In the UK, Paramount+ offers three main subscription tiers: 

• Basic plan (with ads): £4.99 a month, or £43.99 per year
• Standard plan (no ads): £7.99 a month, or £70.99 per year
• Premium plan (no ads, 4K UHD on selected titles): £10.99 a month, or £97.99 per year

You’ll be able to sign in on two devices at a time with as many as six user profiles allowed on one account for no extra cost.

How to watch Paramount+ on Sky

If you're a Sky TV subscriber, you'll be able to access exclusive Paramount+ content via your set-top box, and depending on your subscription and hardware, you might be able to get access for free.

If you have Sky Steam, Sky Glass or Sky Q, you'll be able to add the Paramount+ app to your device and watch online just as you would other streaming services like Disney Plus. However, if you're also a Sky Cinema subscriber, you'll be able to watch Paramount+ Basic (with ads) for free.

How to get Paramount+ for free on Sky Stream, Sky Glass, and Sky Q

1. Select a piece of Paramount+ content or scroll down to your Apps section and select Paramount+
2. Select "Get Paramount+" at no extra cost
3. Follow the on-screen prompts or visit your Sky TV account, from there you'll need to add Paramount+ as an add-on service, but don't worry, you won't be charged if you're a Sky Movies subscriber
4. Confirm your subscription by visiting the Sky Paramount+ activation page
5. Sign in to Paramount+ via the app, either on your Sky device or on other devices via the app

How to subscribe to Paramount+ on Amazon Prime Video

You can also add Paramount+ as a channel within your Amazon Prime Video account. There are plenty of ads and prompts to add Paramount+ to your Prime Video channels, so all you'd need to do is click on the link and start a free 7-day trial.

If you want to cancel your Paramount subscription you'll need to go to 'Your Accounts' -> Your Prime Video. Scroll down to 'Memberships and subscriptions' and click on 'Prime Video Channels'.