Paramount Plus comes free or discounted through Walmart in two ways: as part of Walmart Plus membership, or bundled with other streaming services
Walmart offers Paramount Plus access through its Walmart Plus membership program. If you already pay for Walmart Plus (which costs $98 per year or $12.98 per month), Paramount Plus with ads is included at no extra charge. You do not need a separate Paramount Plus account—your Walmart Plus membership grants you access to the ad-supported tier.
Walmart also partners with other services to bundle Paramount Plus into multi-service packages. The specific bundles available change over time, so what Walmart offers this month may differ from next month. The most common route is through Walmart Plus itself, which remains the most straightforward way to get Paramount Plus without paying Paramount directly.
Key Takeaways
- Walmart Plus members receive Paramount Plus with ads included in their membership at no additional cost.
- You access Paramount Plus through your Walmart Plus account—you do not create a separate Paramount Plus login.
- The Paramount Plus tier included with Walmart Plus shows advertisements; the ad-free version requires a separate Paramount Plus subscription.
- Walmart occasionally bundles Paramount Plus with other services, but these offers change frequently and may not always be available.
How to set up Paramount Plus if you already have Walmart Plus
If you are already a Walmart Plus member, you do not need to do anything special to set up Paramount Plus. Your membership automatically includes access. Open the Walmart app on your phone or tablet, or go to walmart.com on a computer. Look for the "Walmart Plus" section or your account menu.
From there, you should see an option to access streaming services or entertainment benefits. Paramount Plus will be listed among the perks included with your membership. Tap or click on it, and you will be directed to Paramount Plus. You may be asked to confirm your Walmart Plus account, but you will not need to enter a separate password or create a new login. The first time you access it, the system links your Walmart Plus account to Paramount Plus automatically.
If you do not see Paramount Plus listed in your Walmart Plus benefits, check that your membership is current and that your payment method is active. Occasionally, the benefit takes a few hours to appear after you first sign up for Walmart Plus. If it still does not show after a day, contact Walmart customer service through the app or website.
Signing up for Walmart Plus to get Paramount Plus
To start a Walmart Plus membership, visit walmart.com or open the Walmart app. Look for "Walmart Plus" in the main menu or search for it. You will see options to choose between a monthly plan ($12.98 per month) or an annual plan ($98 per year). The annual plan costs less per month if you plan to keep the membership for the full year.
You will need a valid payment method—a credit card, debit card, or linked bank account. Enter your information and confirm your membership. Walmart will ask for your address to confirm you are in a service area (Walmart Plus is available in most of the United States, but not everywhere). Once your payment processes, your membership is active when ready, and Paramount Plus access is included right away.
Walmart Plus also includes other benefits beyond Paramount Plus, such as free shipping on walmart.com orders, fuel discounts at Walmart gas stations, and early access to online sales. These vary slightly by region, so check what is included in your area before you sign up.
Accessing Paramount Plus on different devices
Once your Walmart Plus membership is active, you can watch Paramount Plus on phones, tablets, computers, and some smart TVs. On a phone or tablet, open the Walmart app, find Paramount Plus in your benefits, and tap it. This opens Paramount Plus within the Walmart app or directs you to the Paramount Plus app if you have it installed.
On a computer, go to walmart.com, sign into your account, and navigate to your Walmart Plus benefits. Click on Paramount Plus, and you will be taken to the streaming service. You may need to sign in with your Walmart account credentials the first time.
On a smart TV, the experience depends on your TV model. Some smart TVs have the Paramount Plus app built in. If yours does, open the app and look for a sign-in option that lets you use your Walmart Plus account. If your TV does not have Paramount Plus pre-installed, you can use a streaming device like a Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, or Apple TV, read the Paramount Plus app, and sign in with your Walmart Plus credentials.
What you can and cannot watch with Walmart Plus Paramount Plus
The Paramount Plus tier included with Walmart Plus is the ad-supported version. This means you will see advertisements during shows and movies, similar to watching cable television. The content library is the same as the paid Paramount Plus service—you have access to all the same shows, movies, and live sports—but ads interrupt the viewing experience.
If you want to watch without advertisements, you would need to pay for Paramount Plus separately. Paramount Plus offers a Premium tier (no ads) for an additional monthly fee. Some people keep their Walmart Plus membership for the bundle of benefits and pay extra for Paramount Plus Premium if they prefer ad-free viewing.
The ad-supported Paramount Plus through Walmart Plus includes access to current and past seasons of shows like Yellowstone, Star Trek series, The Good Fight, and movies from the Paramount film library. Live sports, including NFL games and college football, are also included. The exact content rotates as Paramount adds and removes titles, so what is available changes throughout the year.
Troubleshooting common problems with Walmart Plus Paramount Plus access
If you cannot see Paramount Plus in your Walmart Plus benefits, first confirm that your membership payment went through. Check your Walmart account to see if your Walmart Plus status shows as "Active." If it shows as expired or pending, update your payment method or renew your membership.
If your membership is active but Paramount Plus still does not appear, try signing out of the Walmart app completely and signing back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to show all available benefits. On a computer, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then log back into walmart.com.
If you see Paramount Plus listed but get an error when you try to open it, check that you have a strong internet connection. Restart the Walmart app or refresh your browser. If the problem continues, contact Walmart customer service. They can verify that your account is properly linked to Paramount Plus and troubleshoot any technical issues on their end.
Canceling Walmart Plus and what happens to your Paramount Plus access
If you cancel your Walmart Plus membership, your access to Paramount Plus ends when ready. You will no longer be able to watch through the Walmart Plus benefit. To cancel, go to your Walmart account settings, find your Walmart Plus subscription, and select the option to cancel. Walmart will ask you to confirm, and the cancellation takes effect right away or at the end of your current billing period, depending on when you cancel.
If you want to keep watching Paramount Plus after canceling Walmart Plus, you would need to sign up for a Paramount Plus subscription directly through Paramount. This is a separate account and payment from Walmart. You can pause your Walmart Plus membership for a month or two if you want to keep the option open without paying, rather than canceling entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate Paramount Plus account if I have Walmart Plus?
No. Your Walmart Plus membership gives you direct access to Paramount Plus through your Walmart account. You do not create or pay for a separate Paramount Plus account. You sign in with your Walmart credentials when you access Paramount Plus through Walmart.
Can I upgrade to ad-free Paramount Plus while keeping Walmart Plus?
Yes. The Paramount Plus included with Walmart Plus is the ad-supported version. If you want to remove ads, you can pay Paramount Plus directly for their Premium tier. This is a separate subscription on top of your Walmart Plus membership, but it gives you the same content without advertisements.
Is Paramount Plus available in all areas where Walmart Plus is available?
Paramount Plus through Walmart Plus is available to most Walmart Plus members in the United States. However, some regional restrictions or account types may affect availability. If you do not see it in your benefits after signing up, contact Walmart customer service to confirm whether it is available in your area.
What happens to my Paramount Plus access if my Walmart Plus payment fails?
If your Walmart Plus payment fails and your membership lapses, your Paramount Plus access stops. Walmart will usually send you a notice that your payment failed and give you time to update your payment method. Once you update it and your membership is restored, Paramount Plus access returns when ready.
Can I share my Walmart Plus Paramount Plus access with family members?
Paramount Plus allows multiple profiles on a single account, so family members can create their own profiles and watch separately. However, the number of people who can stream at the same time depends on your Paramount Plus tier. With the ad-supported version through Walmart Plus, check Paramount's current streaming limits, as these can change.