Check the Home Page for New and Featured Titles

When you open Paramount Plus, the home page shows you what the service is promoting right now. At the top, you'll see a large banner rotating through new releases and popular shows. Below that are rows organized by category — "New & Popular," "Trending Now," "Originals," and others depending on your region and subscription tier.

These rows update regularly, usually weekly. The titles shown here are what Paramount Plus wants you to watch, not necessarily everything available. If you're looking for something specific rather than browsing, the home page is a starting point but not the complete picture.

Key Takeaways

  • The home page shows promoted content in rotating banners and category rows, updated weekly but not a complete catalog.
  • The search bar at the top of the app or website lets you type a title or actor name to find specific shows or movies when ready.
  • Browse sections like "Movies," "TV Shows," "Originals," and "Live TV" to narrow down by content type rather than scrolling through recommendations.
  • Filter options within each section let you sort by genre, release year, and rating to find content that matches what you're in the mood for.
  • Your "Watchlist" saves titles you want to watch later, and "Continue Watching" shows you where you left off on partially watched content.

Use the Search Function to Find Specific Titles

The fastest way to find something you already have in mind is the search bar. On the app, it's at the top of the screen. On the website, it's in the upper left. Type the name of a show, movie, actor, or director, and Paramount Plus returns matching results in seconds.

Search results show you whether a title is available on your subscription tier. Some content requires the ad-supported plan, some requires the ad-free plan, and some requires the add-on channel (like Showtime or Paramount Plus with Showtime). The result page tells you which tier you need before you click to watch.

Browse by Content Type and Genre

If you don't have a specific title in mind, use the browse sections to narrow your search. The main menu includes "Movies," "TV Shows," "Originals," "Live TV," and sometimes "Sports" depending on your region. Click into any of these to see what's available in that category.

Within each section, you can filter by genre — Drama, Comedy, Action, Documentary, and others. You can also filter by release year and content rating (G, PG, PG-13, R, TV-14, TV-MA). These filters help you find content that fits your mood without scrolling through hundreds of titles.

Check Your Watchlist and Continue Watching

If you've started watching something but didn't finish, look for the "Continue Watching" row on your home page. It shows the last few titles you played, with a progress bar so you can jump back in at the right spot.

Your "Watchlist" (sometimes called "My List") saves titles you want to watch later. Click the heart or plus icon on any title to add it. Your watchlist appears as a section on the home page and in your profile menu, so you can build a queue of things to watch without losing track of them.

Look at New Releases and Coming Soon Sections

Paramount Plus updates its catalog regularly. The "New & Popular" or "New Releases" section shows what was added in the past week or two. This changes frequently, so checking back weekly will show you fresh content.

Some apps and the website also have a "Coming Soon" section that previews titles arriving in the next few weeks. This helps you plan ahead if you're waiting for a specific show or movie to arrive.

Explore Paramount Plus Originals

Paramount Plus produces its own shows and movies, branded as "Paramount Plus Originals." These include series like Yellowstone, 1883, The Offer, and Halo, plus movies exclusive to the service. You'll find a dedicated "Originals" section in the browse menu.

Originals are available on all subscription tiers (though some may have ads depending on your plan). This section is useful if you want to watch content you can't find anywhere else.

Use Filters to Narrow Results by Year and Rating

When you're in any browse section, look for filter options — usually a button labeled "Filter" or an icon that looks like a funnel. Filters let you sort by release year, so you can watch only recent releases or revisit older classics. You can also filter by content rating to find age-appropriate content for your household.

Combining filters — for example, "Comedy" + "Released 2023" + "TV-14" — narrows the results significantly and helps you find exactly what you're looking for without endless scrolling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I find a show I know is on Paramount Plus?

The title may be available only on a higher subscription tier or an add-on channel like Showtime. It might also be temporarily removed due to licensing changes. Search for it by name — if it appears in results but shows a lock icon or says "upgrade required," you'll know which tier you need.

Does Paramount Plus show what's leaving the service soon?

Not in a dedicated section. Titles leave without much warning. If you see something you want to watch, start it soon rather than saving it for later — it may not be there next month. Your watchlist won't prevent a title from being removed.

Can I sort results by most popular or highest rated?

The "Trending Now" section shows what other viewers are watching. Within browse sections, you can filter by genre and year, but Paramount Plus doesn't offer a "sort by rating" or "sort by popularity" option in most regions. The home page rows are curated by the service rather than sorted by user ratings.

What's the difference between the home page rows and the browse sections?

Home page rows are hand-picked by Paramount Plus and change weekly. Browse sections show the full catalog within a category, filtered by your choices. The home page is faster for discovering new content; browse sections are better for finding something specific or exploring a genre thoroughly.