Walmart Plus members receive a Paramount Plus subscription at no extra cost
If you have a Walmart Plus membership, you already have access to Paramount Plus included in your plan. You do not need to sign up separately or pay an additional fee — the streaming service comes bundled with your Walmart Plus account. The process to start watching is straightforward: you link your Walmart Plus account to Paramount Plus, and your access activates when ready.
Walmart Plus costs $98 per year or $12.98 per month (as of the time this guide was written, though pricing may change). The membership includes Paramount Plus, free shipping on Walmart.com orders, fuel discounts at Walmart gas stations, and other benefits. If you do not yet have Walmart Plus, you will need to sign up for that membership first before you can access Paramount Plus through it.
Key Takeaways
- Walmart Plus members get Paramount Plus included at no additional charge, with access to movies, shows, and live sports.
- You must have an active Walmart Plus membership to receive the Paramount Plus benefit — the two accounts are linked together.
- To set up Paramount Plus, log into your Walmart Plus account and follow the prompts to connect it to Paramount Plus, or visit the Paramount Plus website and sign in with your Walmart credentials.
- The Paramount Plus tier you receive through Walmart Plus includes ads; if you want ad-free viewing, you will need to upgrade through Paramount Plus directly and pay extra.
- If your Walmart Plus membership ends, your Paramount Plus access stops as well, even if you had watched shows or saved favorites.
How to set up Paramount Plus on your Walmart Plus account
Start by logging into your Walmart account on Walmart.com or the Walmart mobile app. Go to your account settings and look for the section labeled "Walmart Plus" or "Membership Benefits." You should see Paramount Plus listed among your included benefits. Click on the Paramount Plus option, and you will be directed to either set up it or sign in.
If this is your first time connecting the two accounts, you may be asked to create or confirm a Paramount Plus profile. Use the same email address you registered with Walmart Plus — this keeps your accounts linked. Once you confirm, Paramount Plus will recognize you as a member and grant you access to the ad-supported tier of the service.
Alternatively, you can go directly to the Paramount Plus website or app, select "Sign In," and choose the option to sign in with your Walmart account. Enter your Walmart email and password, and Paramount Plus will verify your Walmart Plus membership status. If your membership is active, you will be logged in when ready.
What you get with Paramount Plus through Walmart Plus
The Paramount Plus plan included with Walmart Plus is the ad-supported tier. This means you will see advertisements during shows and movies, similar to traditional cable television. You have access to the full library of Paramount Plus content, including original series like The Handmaid's Tale, Yellowstone, and 1883, plus movies, live sports events, and news programming.
The ad-supported tier allows you to stream on one device at a time. If you want to watch on multiple devices simultaneously or remove ads entirely, you would need to upgrade to the premium tier by paying Paramount Plus directly — this is a separate charge on top of your Walmart Plus membership and is not included in the bundle.
Troubleshooting if Paramount Plus is not showing up
If you have an active Walmart Plus membership but do not see Paramount Plus in your benefits, first confirm that your Walmart Plus subscription is current and has not lapsed. Check your Walmart account to verify your membership status and renewal date. If your membership is active, try logging out of your Walmart account completely and logging back in, then navigate to the Paramount Plus benefit again.
If Paramount Plus still does not appear, clear the cache and cookies in your web browser or uninstall and reinstall the Walmart app. Sometimes outdated cached data prevents the benefit from displaying. If you are using the Paramount Plus app, sign out completely, then sign back in using your Walmart credentials rather than a separate Paramount Plus password.
If none of these steps work, contact Walmart customer service through the Walmart website or app. They can verify that your account is properly linked and troubleshoot any technical issues preventing the benefit from showing. Keep your Walmart Plus membership number handy when you reach out.
What happens to Paramount Plus if you cancel Walmart Plus
Your Paramount Plus access is tied directly to your Walmart Plus membership. If you cancel Walmart Plus, your Paramount Plus access ends when ready — you will not be able to log in or watch any content, even if you were in the middle of a series. Any shows you had saved to your watchlist or favorites will no longer be available to you.
If you later reactivate your Walmart Plus membership, your Paramount Plus access will return, but you will start fresh with a new profile. Your previous watchlist and viewing history may not carry over, depending on how much time has passed and how Paramount Plus handles account reactivation.
Comparing the Walmart Plus Paramount Plus tier to standalone Paramount Plus plans
Paramount Plus offers three subscription tiers when you sign up directly: an ad-supported plan, an ad-free plan, and a plan that includes live sports and other premium features. The tier you receive through Walmart Plus is the ad-supported version only. The table below shows how these compare:
| Feature | Walmart Plus Bundle (Ad-Supported) | Paramount Plus Ad-Free (Direct) | Paramount Plus Premium (Direct) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Included with Walmart Plus ($98/year or $12.98/month) | Additional monthly fee | Additional monthly fee (higher than ad-free) |
| Ads | Yes | No | No |
| Simultaneous streams | 1 device | 2 devices | 4 devices |
| Live sports | Limited | Limited | Full access |
| 4K video | No | No | Yes |
If you watch Paramount Plus occasionally and do not mind ads, the Walmart Plus bundle is the most economical choice because you are already paying for Walmart Plus for other benefits. If you watch frequently, want to remove ads, or need to stream on multiple devices at once, upgrading directly through Paramount Plus may be worth the extra cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate Paramount Plus account if I have Walmart Plus?
No. Your Walmart Plus membership automatically includes Paramount Plus access. You do not need to create a separate Paramount Plus account or pay extra. You straightforward link your Walmart account to Paramount Plus, and you are ready to watch.
Can I upgrade to ad-free Paramount Plus while keeping my Walmart Plus membership?
Yes. You can upgrade to the ad-free or premium tier of Paramount Plus by paying Paramount Plus directly. This upgrade is separate from your Walmart Plus membership and will be billed by Paramount Plus, not Walmart. Your Walmart Plus membership continues unchanged.
What if I have both a Walmart Plus Paramount Plus account and a separate Paramount Plus subscription?
You can have both, but they are separate accounts. The Walmart Plus version and any direct Paramount Plus subscription you pay for are not merged. You would need to log in to each one separately, and your watchlist and preferences would not sync between them.
Can I use Paramount Plus on my phone, tablet, and TV at the same time with Walmart Plus?
No. The ad-supported tier included with Walmart Plus allows streaming on only one device at a time. If you try to watch on a second device, the first stream will stop. To watch on multiple devices simultaneously, you would need to upgrade to a higher Paramount Plus tier through Paramount Plus directly.
Is the Paramount Plus benefit available in all countries where Walmart Plus operates?
The Paramount Plus benefit is currently available to Walmart Plus members in the United States. Availability in other countries may differ. Check your Walmart Plus membership details in your account to confirm whether Paramount Plus is included in your region.