Walmart offers three months of Paramount+ free with a Walmart+ membership

If you have a Walmart+ membership, you get three consecutive months of Paramount+ at no extra cost. After those three months end, Paramount+ charges you directly unless you cancel. The free period applies to the standard Paramount+ plan, which includes ads.

This is a Walmart+ benefit, not a Paramount+ offer. You must be a Walmart+ member to receive it. Walmart+ itself costs $98 per year or $12.98 per month, so the free Paramount+ months are an add-on to that membership fee.

The free trial does not convert to a paid subscription automatically in the sense that you owe nothing until month four. On the first day of month four, Paramount+ will begin charging your payment method on file unless you cancel before that date.

Key Takeaways

  • Walmart+ members receive three free months of Paramount+ with ads included, then Paramount+ charges $5.99 or $11.99 per month depending on the plan chosen after the trial ends.
  • The free Paramount+ offer is only available to active Walmart+ members; the membership itself costs $12.98 monthly or $98 annually.
  • You must cancel your Paramount+ subscription before the fourth month begins if you do not want to be charged after the free period.
  • Paramount+ offers two paid tiers: a basic plan with ads at $5.99 per month, and an ad-free plan at $11.99 per month.

What happens after your three free months end

When your free trial period closes, Paramount+ will charge you one of two amounts, depending on which plan you select. The ad-supported plan costs $5.99 per month. The ad-free plan costs $11.99 per month. You choose which one during the sign-up process or in your account settings before the trial ends.

Paramount+ will use the payment method linked to your Walmart+ account. If that card has expired or been closed, the charge may fail, and Paramount+ may suspend your account. You remain responsible for any unpaid balance.

If you do not want to pay after the free months, you must cancel through your Paramount+ account settings. Canceling your Walmart+ membership does not automatically cancel Paramount+; you must handle each subscription separately.

Comparing the two Paramount+ paid plans

The main difference between the $5.99 and $11.99 plans is advertising. The cheaper plan shows ads before and during shows and movies. The $11.99 plan removes most ads, though some content may still include brief ads due to licensing agreements with studios.

Both plans offer the same content library, streaming quality, and number of simultaneous streams. You can watch on up to four devices at once with either plan. Picture quality maxes out at 4K on both tiers.

If you watch Paramount+ regularly, the ad-free plan may feel worth the extra $6 per month. If you watch occasionally or do not mind ads, the $5.99 plan covers everything you need.

How to sign up for Walmart+ and claim the free Paramount+ months

Visit walmart.com or open the Walmart mobile app and navigate to the Walmart+ membership section. You can start a free trial of Walmart+ itself (usually 30 days) or pay the membership fee upfront. During or when ready after signing up for Walmart+, you will see the option to claim your three free months of Paramount+.

Click the link to set up Paramount+ and create an account or link an existing one. You will be asked to choose between the ad-supported and ad-free plans. This choice determines what you pay starting in month four. You can change your plan selection anytime before the free period ends.

Save the date when your three free months expire. Set a phone reminder or calendar alert about one week before that date so you have time to cancel if you decide not to continue paying.

What to do if you want to cancel before being charged

Log into your Paramount+ account on the Paramount+ website or app. Go to Account Settings, then Subscription or Billing. You will see a Cancel Subscription button. Click it and follow the prompts to confirm cancellation.

Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you lose access to Paramount+ right away. Your Walmart+ membership continues unchanged. If you cancel partway through a month, you do not receive a refund for the unused portion.

If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can do so anytime. You will not receive another free trial unless Walmart or Paramount+ runs a new promotion.

Whether the free offer is worth keeping Walmart+

Three months of Paramount+ is worth roughly $18 to $36 depending on which plan you would choose. If you already use Walmart+ for grocery delivery, same-day shipping, or fuel discounts, the Paramount+ months are a bonus at no additional cost. The free period may justify keeping the membership through those three months even if you were considering canceling.

If you signed up for Walmart+ only to get free Paramount+, do the math: Walmart+ costs $12.98 monthly, and Paramount+ costs $5.99 to $11.99 monthly after the trial. Paying for both together costs more than paying for Paramount+ alone. The free trial makes sense only if Walmart+ itself provides value you would use.

After the free months, decide whether you want to keep paying for Paramount+ based on how much you watch and whether you prefer the ad-free experience. Neither plan is locked in; you can downgrade, upgrade, or cancel anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the free Paramount+ offer if I already have a Paramount+ subscription?

If you already pay for Paramount+ separately, linking it to your Walmart+ account may pause your paid subscription and start the free trial instead. Contact Paramount+ support to understand how your existing subscription will be affected before claiming the Walmart+ offer.

Do I have to choose the ad-free plan or can I pick the cheaper one?

You choose which plan to use during your free trial. You can pick the $5.99 ad-supported plan and pay that amount after the trial ends, or pick the $11.99 ad-free plan. You can also switch between plans anytime before the trial expires.

What if I cancel Walmart+ before the three months of Paramount+ are up?

Canceling Walmart+ does not automatically cancel Paramount+. Your Paramount+ subscription continues on its own schedule and will charge you after the free period ends unless you cancel it separately through Paramount+ account settings.

Can I get the free Paramount+ offer more than once?

No. The offer is a one-time benefit for new Walmart+ members. If you previously claimed it, signing up again will not grant another free trial unless Walmart launches a new promotion.