Paramount Plus is bundled with Hulu, not built into it

Paramount Plus is a separate streaming service that Hulu offers as an add-on subscription, not a channel or feature included in standard Hulu. When you subscribe to Hulu, you get access to Hulu's own library of shows and movies. If you want Paramount Plus content—shows like Star Trek: Discovery, The Offer, and Yellowstone, plus movies from Paramount Pictures—you pay an additional monthly fee to bundle it with your Hulu account.

Hulu bundles Paramount Plus in two ways: with ads or ad-free. The bundle with ads costs less per month than the ad-free version. Both let you watch Paramount Plus content through the Hulu app on the same devices where you watch Hulu, so you do not need to read a separate app or log in twice.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus is an optional add-on to Hulu, not included in any standard Hulu plan by default.
  • You can bundle Paramount Plus with Hulu's ad-supported or ad-free plans, and the bundle price is lower than paying for both services separately.
  • Paramount Plus content appears in the Hulu app alongside Hulu's own shows and movies once you add the bundle.
  • The bundle covers all devices where you use Hulu, so you watch Paramount Plus through the same login and app.

What you get when you add Paramount Plus to Hulu

Adding Paramount Plus to your Hulu account gives you access to Paramount Plus's full library through the Hulu app. That includes current and past seasons of CBS shows, original series made for Paramount Plus, movies released by Paramount Pictures, and sports content like NFL games and college football. The content updates as Paramount Plus adds new releases and rotates older titles off the service.

You watch everything through the same Hulu app and account you already use. The Paramount Plus section appears alongside Hulu's own content, so you can search across both libraries at once. Your watch history, saved shows, and profiles all work the same way whether you are watching Hulu or Paramount Plus content.

How the bundle pricing works

Hulu offers two Paramount Plus bundle options. The first pairs Paramount Plus with Hulu's ad-supported plan. The second pairs it with Hulu's ad-free plan. Both bundle prices are lower than what you would pay if you subscribed to Hulu and Paramount Plus separately.

The exact price depends on whether you choose the ad-supported or ad-free Hulu plan. Prices change periodically, so check Hulu's website or app to see current rates. If you already subscribe to Hulu without Paramount Plus, you can add the bundle at any time, and your bill will adjust to reflect the new plan.

Devices where you can watch Paramount Plus through Hulu

Once you add Paramount Plus to your Hulu account, you can watch it on any device where Hulu works. That includes phones and tablets (iOS and Android), computers (Windows and Mac), smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and others), gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox), and streaming devices like Chromecast and AirPlay.

The number of screens you can watch on at the same time depends on your Hulu plan, not on whether you have added Paramount Plus. Standard plans allow one screen at a time. Premium plans allow multiple screens. Paramount Plus respects those same limits when you are watching its content.

Switching between Hulu and Paramount Plus content

Because Paramount Plus is bundled into Hulu, you do not switch between services or apps. Search for a show or movie title in Hulu, and results from both Hulu and Paramount Plus appear together. You can browse Paramount Plus's section separately if you want to see only Paramount Plus originals or movies, but you stay in the Hulu app the whole time.

Your watch history tracks what you have watched across both services. If you start watching a Paramount Plus show on your phone and want to continue on your TV, Hulu remembers where you stopped and lets you pick up from that point on any device.

What happens if you cancel the Paramount Plus bundle

If you remove Paramount Plus from your Hulu account, you lose access to Paramount Plus content when ready. Your Hulu subscription continues as normal, and you can still watch everything in Hulu's own library. You can add Paramount Plus back to your account at any time without penalty.

If you cancel your entire Hulu subscription, you lose access to both Hulu and Paramount Plus. Canceling does not delete your account or watch history—if you resubscribe later, your saved shows and viewing history remain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to add Paramount Plus when I sign up for Hulu?

No. Paramount Plus is optional. You can start with Hulu alone and add Paramount Plus later if you want it. When you sign up, you choose whether to bundle it or not.

Can I watch Paramount Plus on my TV if I have the Hulu bundle?

Yes. Paramount Plus works on all the same devices as Hulu—smart TVs, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and others. You watch it through the Hulu app using your Hulu login.

What if I only want Paramount Plus and not Hulu?

Hulu does not offer Paramount Plus without Hulu. You must subscribe to a Hulu plan (with or without ads) to add Paramount Plus through Hulu. You can also subscribe to Paramount Plus directly through Paramount's own website or app as a standalone service.

Will I see ads when I watch Paramount Plus through Hulu?

That depends on which Hulu plan you choose. If you bundle Paramount Plus with Hulu's ad-supported plan, you will see ads on both Hulu and Paramount Plus content. If you bundle it with Hulu's ad-free plan, you watch both services without ads.

Can I share my Hulu account with family members if I have Paramount Plus?

Yes. Hulu allows multiple profiles on one account, and each profile can have its own watch history and recommendations. Paramount Plus content is included in all profiles. The number of people who can watch at the same time depends on your Hulu plan level, not on Paramount Plus.