How to Find What's New on Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus updates its catalog constantly, adding films, series, and live sports throughout the month. The fastest way to see what just arrived is to open the app or website and look for the "New & Popular" row on the home screen — it shows the most recent additions across all categories. You can also filter by genre (Drama, Comedy, Action, Kids) or search for a specific title if you know what you want.
The streaming library changes based on your subscription tier. Paramount Plus with Ads shows the full catalog but interrupts playback with commercials. Paramount Plus Premium removes ads and lets you read episodes to watch offline. Both tiers access the same titles, so the difference is viewing experience, not content.
Paramount Plus also carries live sports through CBS, including NFL games on Thursday and Sunday, college football, golf tournaments, and the UEFA Champions League. These air on a set schedule, so checking the Sports section tells you what's live this week.
Key Takeaways
- The "New & Popular" section on the home screen shows the most recent additions to the streaming library.
- You can narrow results by genre or search for a title directly if you already know what you want to watch.
- Live sports on Paramount Plus include NFL games, college football, golf, and UEFA Champions League matches on set schedules.
- Both subscription tiers access the same catalog; the difference is whether you see ads and whether you can read episodes.
- The library updates throughout the month, so checking back weekly shows you what's newly available.
Original Series and Exclusive Shows
Paramount Plus produces original series you cannot watch anywhere else. These include dramas like Yellowstone and its prequel 1883, the spy thriller The Spy Bags, and the comedy The Offer about the making of The Godfather. The platform also carries Star Trek shows including Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds, which appeal to science fiction fans.
Comedy series on the platform include The Good Fight (a spinoff of The Good Wife), Shrinking with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, and Ghosts, a supernatural comedy about a couple inheriting a haunted house. New seasons of these shows roll out on a weekly schedule rather than all at once, so you watch one episode per week.
Kids and family content includes animated series like Rugrats and iCarly reboots, plus Puffin Rock for younger viewers. Paramount Plus also carries the Transformers and Sonic the Hedgehog films, which appeal to families with older children.
Movies Available to Stream
Paramount Plus holds the rights to films from Paramount Pictures, which owns franchises like Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, Indiana Jones, and Transformers. Recent theatrical releases move to the platform weeks or months after their cinema run ends, so checking the Movies section shows you what's newly available from the studio.
The catalog also includes older films from Paramount's back catalog — classic Hollywood movies, action films, comedies, and dramas that have been in the studio's library for decades. These titles stay on the platform longer than recent releases, which sometimes rotate off to make room for new content.
Paramount Plus occasionally adds films from other studios through licensing deals, though the bulk of the movie library comes from Paramount Pictures itself. If you're looking for a specific film, the search function is faster than browsing, since the catalog is large and changes monthly.
Sports Programming and Live Events
NFL games air on Thursday nights and select Sunday games throughout the season, broadcast live on Paramount Plus. These are the same games that air on CBS, so you need an active subscription to watch. The schedule is published before the season starts, so you can plan ahead for games featuring your team.
College football games also stream on the platform during the season, typically on Saturdays. The UEFA Champions League, a major European soccer competition, airs matches on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Golf tournaments including the PGA Tour and select majors appear on the schedule as well.
Live sports require an active internet connection and stream in real time — you cannot pause or rewind a live broadcast. However, Paramount Plus often makes recorded versions of games available after they air, so you can watch on your own schedule if you miss the live event.
How the Catalog Changes Month to Month
Paramount Plus adds new content on a rolling basis rather than dropping everything on one day each month. New episodes of ongoing series typically arrive on a weekly schedule, while films and completed series may arrive in batches. The platform publishes a monthly list of coming attractions, which you can find in the app under "Coming Soon" or on the Paramount Plus website.
Some titles leave the platform when licensing agreements expire, particularly films from other studios. Paramount-owned content stays longer, but even original series may eventually be removed if the platform decides not to renew them. Checking "Coming Soon" tells you what's arriving, but there is no official list of what's leaving — if you want to watch something, it's worth doing so sooner rather than later.
The library also varies slightly by region. International subscribers may see different films and shows depending on licensing rights in their country. If you're traveling or using a VPN, you might notice the catalog looks different than at home.
Searching and Filtering by Genre
The search function at the top of the app or website lets you type a title, actor name, or director name to find what you're looking for. If you know you want to watch a drama but not a specific show, use the genre filter instead — tap or click "Drama" and the app shows all available dramas, sorted by popularity or newest first.
Available genres on Paramount Plus include Drama, Comedy, Action, Thriller, Horror, Kids, Documentary, and Sports. Each genre page shows a mix of series and films, so you might see a comedy series next to a comedy film. You can also filter by release date to see the newest additions to each genre.
Watchlists let you save titles you want to watch later. Tap the heart or plus icon on any title, and it saves to your account. This is useful if you find something interesting but don't have time to start it when ready — your watchlist syncs across devices, so you can start on your phone and continue on your TV.
Checking What's Trending and Popular
The home screen shows a "Trending Now" or "Most Popular" section that updates daily based on what other subscribers are watching. This is a quick way to discover what's getting attention without browsing the entire catalog. Titles in this section change frequently, so checking back every few days shows you what's currently popular.
Paramount Plus also highlights new releases prominently on the home screen, usually with a large banner or featured section. These are typically recent theatrical releases or new original series that the platform is promoting. If you're not sure what to watch, starting with the featured section is a reasonable approach.
User ratings and reviews appear on most title pages, showing you what other subscribers thought. These are not official reviews but viewer opinions, and they can help you decide whether a show or film matches your taste. A high rating does not mean you will like it, but it suggests the content is well-made.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Paramount Plus add new content?
New content arrives throughout the month rather than on a single day. New episodes of ongoing series typically drop weekly, while films and completed series may arrive in batches. The "Coming Soon" section shows what's arriving in the next few weeks.
Can I watch live sports on Paramount Plus without a cable subscription?
Yes. A Paramount Plus subscription is all you need to watch NFL games, college football, soccer, and golf. You do not need a separate cable or satellite TV subscription. Live sports require an active internet connection and stream in real time.
Why did a show I was watching disappear from Paramount Plus?
Titles leave the platform when licensing agreements expire, particularly films from other studios. Paramount-owned content stays longer, but even original series may be removed if the platform does not renew them. There is no official advance notice for removals, so watch titles you want to see sooner rather than later.
Can I read episodes to watch offline?
Yes, but only on the Paramount Plus Premium tier (the ad-free plan). The Paramount Plus with Ads tier does not include downloads. Downloaded episodes expire after a set period, so you cannot keep them permanently.
Is the Paramount Plus catalog the same everywhere?
No. International subscribers see different titles based on licensing rights in their region. If you travel or use a VPN, the catalog may look different than at home. Paramount Plus respects regional licensing agreements, so some content is only available in certain countries.