What you can watch on Paramount Plus right now
Paramount Plus rotates its library constantly, so what streams today may not stream next month. The platform holds the full back catalog of CBS, the recent seasons of shows like The Traitors and Ghosts, films from Paramount Pictures, and originals made only for the service. You can browse by category on the app or website — Drama, Comedy, Movies, Sports — or search by title if you know what you want.
The fastest way to see current offerings is to open the Paramount Plus app or go to paramountplus.com and scroll through the homepage. New titles land on Tuesdays and Fridays most weeks. If a show or film you want is not there, check back in a few weeks; licensing agreements mean content moves in and out regularly.
Key Takeaways
- Paramount Plus updates its library every week, with new releases typically arriving on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- The service carries CBS shows, Paramount film releases, sports events, and original series you cannot find elsewhere.
- You can filter by genre or search by title directly in the app to find what is currently available.
- If a title is not streaming now, it may return later when licensing agreements renew.
- Your subscription tier (with ads or ad-free) determines which content you can watch, though most titles are available on both.
How to find new releases this week
Paramount Plus publishes a weekly schedule on its website showing what arrives each Tuesday and Friday. You can find this by going to paramountplus.com, clicking on the menu, and looking for "What's New" or "Coming Soon." The list shows the exact date each title becomes available.
You can also set reminders in the app for specific shows or films. When you find a title that is not yet streaming, tap the bell icon to get a notification the day it arrives. This is useful if you are waiting for a new season of an existing show or a film you want to watch on a particular date.
Popular shows currently on the platform
CBS dramas like NCIS, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Young Sheldon stream on Paramount Plus as they air or shortly after. Reality competition shows such as Love Island and The Traitors rotate seasons in and out. Comedy series including Ghosts and The Twilight Zone reboot are available depending on the current licensing window.
Paramount Plus originals — shows made only for this service — include Yellowstone, 1883, and Halo. These remain on the platform as long as you have a subscription, though new seasons may have gaps between release dates. Check the app to see which seasons of each show are currently available, as some series have only partial catalogs streaming at any given time.
Movies and films you can stream now
Paramount Plus carries recent Paramount Pictures theatrical releases, older films from the studio's back catalog, and licensed movies from other studios. What is available shifts monthly based on licensing agreements. Recent blockbusters may stream for a limited window before moving to another platform.
The Movies section of the app lets you filter by genre — Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Thriller — to browse what is currently available. You can also sort by release date to see the newest additions first. If you are looking for a specific film and do not see it, search by title; the app will tell you whether it is coming soon or not currently available.
Sports and live events on Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus streams live NFL games on Thursday nights during the regular season, along with some playoff games depending on the year. The service also carries college sports, golf tournaments, and soccer matches. Live event schedules change seasonally, so check the Sports section of the app to see what is scheduled for the coming weeks.
Some live events require the ad-free tier or a higher subscription level, while others are included in the base plan. The app shows which tier you need before you click to watch. If you are interested in a specific sport or team, you can set reminders for upcoming games.
How subscription tier affects what you can watch
Paramount Plus offers two tiers: one with ads and one without. Most content is available on both, but a small number of titles — usually recent theatrical releases or premium sports events — may be exclusive to the ad-free plan. When you search for a title, the app tells you which tier it requires.
The ad-free tier costs more per month but removes commercials from all may be able to access content. If you are unsure whether a specific show or film is included in your current tier, search for it in the app; the result will show a lock icon or tier label if it is restricted.
When content leaves Paramount Plus
Titles disappear from Paramount Plus when licensing agreements end. The service usually gives notice a few weeks before a show or film is removed, either through an in-app notification or on the "Leaving Soon" section. You can find this section in the menu to see what is about to go.
If a show or film you watch regularly is leaving, you may be able to purchase it separately through digital retailers like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Some titles return to Paramount Plus after a period on another platform, so checking back in a few months is worth doing if you want to watch something that recently left.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Paramount Plus add new content?
New titles arrive most weeks, typically on Tuesdays and Fridays. The exact schedule varies, but you can see what is coming by checking the "What's New" section in the app or on paramountplus.com.
Can I read shows to watch offline?
Yes. The Paramount Plus app lets you read most titles to your phone or tablet and watch them without an internet connection. Downloaded content expires after a set period, usually 30 days, and you must be logged into your account to watch it.
Why is a show I watched before no longer on Paramount Plus?
Paramount Plus licenses content from other studios and networks, and those agreements have expiration dates. When a license ends, the title is removed. Some shows return later when the license renews, while others move permanently to a different streaming service.
Do I need the ad-free tier to watch everything?
Most content is available on both tiers. A small number of recent films and premium sports events may require the ad-free plan, but the app will show you which tier is needed before you try to watch.
How do I know if a movie is coming to Paramount Plus?
Search for the title in the app. If it is not currently streaming, the result will show "Coming Soon" with a date if one is available. You can also set a reminder to get notified when it arrives.