Walmart offers Paramount Plus as part of its membership programs

Walmart bundles Paramount Plus with two of its paid memberships: Walmart+ and Walmart+ Premium. If you already have Walmart+, Paramount Plus access is included at no extra cost. If you don't have Walmart+, you can sign up for it to get Paramount Plus along with other Walmart benefits like free shipping and fuel discounts.

The catch: Paramount Plus through Walmart is the ad-supported version, not the ad-free tier. You'll see commercials while watching shows and movies. If you want to watch without ads, you would need to pay Paramount directly for their ad-free plan instead.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus comes free with Walmart+ membership, which costs $12.95 per month or $98 per year.
  • You get the ad-supported version of Paramount Plus, meaning you'll see commercials during shows and movies.
  • To set up Paramount Plus, you sign up for Walmart+ first, then link your Paramount account through the Walmart app or website.
  • Walmart+ Premium ($19.95 per month or $198 per year) also includes Paramount Plus plus additional perks like free delivery and fuel discounts.
  • You can cancel Paramount Plus access by canceling your Walmart+ membership, though any Paramount subscription you pay for separately will continue.

How to sign up for Walmart+ to get Paramount Plus

Start by going to walmart.com or opening the Walmart mobile app. Look for the "Walmart+" section, usually found in the account menu or as a banner on the homepage. Click or tap to start a new membership.

You'll enter your email address and create a password if you don't already have a Walmart account. Then choose between the standard Walmart+ plan ($12.95 per month) or Walmart+ Premium ($19.95 per month). Both include Paramount Plus. You can also pay annually—$98 for standard or $198 for Premium—if you want to lock in a slightly lower monthly rate.

After you complete the signup, Paramount Plus access is activated when ready. You don't need to do anything else to "claim" it—it's part of your membership from day one.

How to access Paramount Plus once you have Walmart+

You can watch Paramount Plus in two ways. The first is to go directly to paramountplus.com, sign in with your email address, and start watching. Paramount will recognize that you have access through Walmart+ and won't ask you to pay again.

The second way is through the Walmart app itself. Open the app, go to your account, and look for the Paramount Plus tile or link. Tap it to open Paramount Plus within the Walmart ecosystem. Both routes lead to the same content and the same ad-supported experience.

What's included in Paramount Plus through Walmart

You get access to Paramount's full streaming library: current and past seasons of shows like Yellowstone, 1883, The Offer, and Halo, plus movies and live sports events. You can stream on up to four devices at once, though only one can play at a time on the same account.

The main limitation is ads. The Paramount Plus plan bundled with Walmart+ includes commercial breaks during most content. A small number of shows and movies are marked as ad-free, but the majority will have interruptions. If ad-free viewing is important to you, Paramount Plus Premium (paid directly to Paramount, not through Walmart) removes ads, but that's a separate $11.99 monthly cost on top of your Walmart+ membership.

Walmart+ Premium and what it adds

Walmart+ Premium costs $19.95 per month or $198 per year. It includes everything in standard Walmart+ (free shipping, fuel discounts, scan-and-go checkout) plus Paramount Plus and a few other perks. The main additions are free delivery from Walmart's grocery service and priority customer service.

For most people, the standard Walmart+ plan is enough to get Paramount Plus. Premium makes sense only if you're already using Walmart's grocery delivery service regularly and want to bundle everything into one membership.

What happens if you cancel Walmart+

If you cancel your Walmart+ membership, your access to Paramount Plus through Walmart ends when ready. You won't be able to stream anymore unless you sign up for Paramount Plus directly with Paramount.

If you've been paying Paramount separately for their premium ad-free plan, that subscription continues even after you cancel Walmart+. The two are separate charges, so canceling one doesn't affect the other. Make sure you know which one you're paying for before you cancel.

When to choose Paramount Plus through Walmart versus paying Paramount directly

Choose Walmart+ if you want Paramount Plus bundled with other benefits like free shipping and fuel discounts, and you don't mind watching ads. The $12.95 monthly cost is lower than paying Paramount directly for their ad-supported plan ($5.99 per month), but only if you're already using Walmart+ for its other features.

Choose to pay Paramount directly if you want ad-free viewing, don't need Walmart's other perks, or want to avoid a Walmart membership. Paramount Plus Premium (ad-free) costs $11.99 per month, and the ad-supported plan costs $5.99 per month. You can also try Paramount Plus free for seven days before committing to any paid plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Walmart account to get Paramount Plus through Walmart+?

Yes. You need to create or sign into a Walmart account to sign up for Walmart+, which is where Paramount Plus access is bundled. Once you have Walmart+, you can watch Paramount Plus on paramountplus.com or through the Walmart app.

Can I watch Paramount Plus on my phone, tablet, and TV at the same time?

You can stream on up to four devices at once, but only one stream can play at a time on the same account. If someone else tries to watch while you're already watching, their stream will stop.

Is the Paramount Plus version through Walmart different from paying Paramount directly?

The content is the same, but the plan type is different. Walmart+ includes the ad-supported version. If you pay Paramount directly, you can choose between ad-supported ($5.99/month) or ad-free ($11.99/month). The ad-free option is not available through Walmart+.

What if I already pay for Paramount Plus separately—do I get a refund if I join Walmart+?

No. Walmart+ and Paramount Plus are separate subscriptions. If you're already paying Paramount directly, signing up for Walmart+ won't cancel or refund your Paramount subscription. You would need to cancel your Paramount subscription yourself to avoid paying for both.

Can I share my Walmart+ Paramount Plus access with family members?

You can stream on up to four devices, so family members on the same account can watch on different devices. However, only one stream plays at a time. If you want multiple simultaneous streams, each person would need their own Walmart+ account or Paramount Plus subscription.