Showtime merged into Paramount Plus in 2023
Yes. Paramount Plus absorbed Showtime on December 8, 2023. If you had a standalone Showtime subscription before that date, it converted to a Paramount Plus account. You no longer need a separate Showtime app or login—all Showtime content now lives inside Paramount Plus.
This was not a surprise shutdown. Paramount announced the merger months in advance and gave subscribers time to understand what was changing. The goal was to consolidate two services owned by the same parent company (Paramount Global) into one streaming platform.
If you subscribed to Showtime as an add-on through another service—like through Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV Channels—that add-on still exists as a separate charge, but the content you receive is now the Paramount Plus catalog plus Showtime originals, all in one place.
Key Takeaways
- Showtime as a standalone app and service ended on December 8, 2023, and merged completely into Paramount Plus.
- Existing Showtime subscribers were automatically converted to Paramount Plus accounts at no extra cost during the transition period.
- All Showtime original series, movies, and sports programming are now available through Paramount Plus, not a separate app.
- If you subscribed to Showtime through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video, that add-on channel still exists but delivers Paramount Plus content instead.
What happened to your Showtime subscription
If you had an active Showtime subscription on December 8, 2023, Paramount Plus sent you a notice before the merger date. Your account was converted automatically—you did not have to do anything. Your billing information and payment method carried over to Paramount Plus, and your subscription tier remained the same.
Showtime offered two tiers: Showtime (with ads) and Showtime Premium (ad-free). These converted to the matching Paramount Plus tiers. If you were paying $11.99 per month for Showtime Premium, you continued paying that amount for Paramount Plus Premium, with no interruption in service.
You received a new login and password for Paramount Plus if you did not already have one. The Showtime app was removed from app stores and stopped working on the merger date, so you needed to read the Paramount Plus app to keep watching.
Where Showtime content lives now
Every Showtime original series and movie is now cataloged inside Paramount Plus under a Showtime collection or tag. You can search for shows by name, or browse the Showtime section to see everything that was exclusive to Showtime before the merger.
This includes prestige dramas like Dexter, Homeland, and The Affair; comedies like Shameless and Curb Your Enthusiasm; sports programming like boxing and MMA events; and documentaries. The content did not move or disappear—it is straightforward organized within a larger platform now.
If you have a Paramount Plus subscription, you have access to all of this without paying extra. You do not need to add Showtime as a channel or upgrade your plan.
Showtime add-ons through other services
If you subscribed to Showtime as an add-on channel through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Channels, Roku, or another platform, that add-on still exists and still costs extra. You are not automatically switched to a standalone Paramount Plus subscription.
However, what you receive through that add-on changed. Instead of getting only Showtime originals, you now get the full Paramount Plus catalog (including Showtime content) delivered through that add-on channel. The price and billing remain the same—it is still a monthly charge on top of your Prime Video or Apple TV subscription.
If you want to cancel the add-on and subscribe to Paramount Plus directly instead, you can do that through the add-on provider's settings. Direct Paramount Plus subscriptions often cost less than the add-on version, so it may be worth comparing prices.
Why Paramount made this change
Paramount Global owns both Paramount Plus and Showtime. Running two separate streaming services meant paying for two sets of servers, two customer support teams, two marketing budgets, and two app development teams. Merging them reduced those costs and made it simpler for subscribers to find content in one place instead of juggling two apps.
The merger also gave Paramount Plus a larger content library to compete with Netflix, Disney Plus, and other major streamers. Showtime had built a reputation for prestige drama and sports, and folding that into Paramount Plus made the combined service more attractive to a wider audience.
From a subscriber's perspective, the trade-off is that you no longer have a choice between a Showtime-only subscription and a Paramount Plus subscription. You get both, or you get neither.
How to find Showtime content on Paramount Plus
Open the Paramount Plus app or website and look for a Showtime section in the main menu or browse area. You can also search by show name directly—type "Dexter" or "Homeland" into the search bar and the results will appear.
Paramount Plus also organizes content by genre and by type (series, movies, sports). If you are looking for Showtime sports events specifically, check the Sports section. If you want Showtime documentaries, browse the Documentary category.
Your watch history and saved shows from your old Showtime account may not have carried over automatically. If you had a list of shows you were tracking, you may need to add them to your Paramount Plus watchlist manually.
What if you do not want Paramount Plus anymore
If you subscribed to Showtime only for its content and do not want Paramount Plus, you can cancel your subscription at any time. There is no penalty for canceling after the merger. You will lose access to both Showtime and Paramount Plus content when ready.
If you subscribed to Showtime through a third-party add-on (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Channels, etc.), you can cancel the add-on through that service's settings without affecting your main subscription. For example, you can keep your Prime Video membership and remove only the Showtime add-on.
If you are looking for an alternative to watch Showtime originals, some of them have moved to other platforms. For example, Dexter: Original Sin (the prequel series) aired on Paramount Plus, while older Dexter seasons are available on other services depending on your region. Check your local streaming options for specific shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay extra to watch Showtime shows on Paramount Plus?
No. If you have any Paramount Plus subscription, you have access to all Showtime content at no additional cost. The merger combined both services into one price. If you subscribed to Showtime as an add-on through Amazon Prime or Apple TV, you still pay the add-on fee, but you now receive the full Paramount Plus catalog instead of just Showtime.
Can I still subscribe to Showtime alone?
No. Showtime as a standalone service no longer exists. Your only option is to subscribe to Paramount Plus, which includes all Showtime content. If you want only Showtime originals and nothing else, you cannot get that anymore—you would need to subscribe to the full Paramount Plus service.
What happened to my Showtime login and password?
Your old Showtime login stopped working after December 8, 2023. Paramount Plus sent you a new login or instructions to create one. If you did not receive those instructions, you can reset your password on the Paramount Plus website using the email address associated with your old Showtime account.
Are Showtime sports events still available?
Yes. Boxing, MMA, and other sports programming that aired on Showtime are now part of Paramount Plus. Check the Sports section of the app to find upcoming events and replays. Availability may vary by region and by event.
Can I watch Showtime on the same devices as before?
Yes, as long as those devices support Paramount Plus. Paramount Plus is available on most smart TVs, streaming devices (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick), phones, tablets, and web browsers. If your device supported Showtime, it almost certainly supports Paramount Plus. Check the Paramount Plus website for a full list of compatible devices.