November 25, 2025, Editor Note: This is a limited-time offer — Paramount usually runs these only a few times per year — so if you're interested, sign up before it expires on Tuesday, December 2.
Black Friday sales season is underway. This is the time of year when you can score significant discounts on electronics, home appliances and streaming deals.
We're seeing Black Friday deals from Amazon, Costco, Walmart, and Target begin earlier than ever this year, and you can expect to see offers roll out all the way until Cyber Monday (and beyond).
A Kiplinger favorite, Paramount+, has launched its newest deal, offering new and former users a choice of subscriptions for just $2.99 per month for the first two months. We'll break down how the deal works, what you receive with each plan and what to consider once the deal expires.
How to score Paramount+ Black Friday offer
Streaming services are once again getting in on the holiday promotions this year. Deals and discounts are pretty rare in this space. Services like Disney+, Peacock and other entertainment streamers usually only have sales two or three times a year, so when they arrive, it's cause for celebration.
On the fence about whether a subscription is worth it? With this deal, you can try two months of Paramount+ for just $2.99 (either the Essential Plan or Paramount Premium), long enough to decide if what's on offer is right for you.
So, if you've been looking for an alternative streaming service, now's a great time to test out Paramount+ for a fraction of its original cost. And if you decide it's not a good fit for you, you can cancel the service at any time with minimal out-of-pocket expense.
Here's what to know about the Black Friday deal
- Both Paramount+ offers run for 2 months
- After the discounted period is over, you'll pay the full amount, but you are free to cancel at any time
- This deal is only open to new and former Paramount+ members
- For the Paramount+ Premium plan, use the promo code BF-ADFREE
- For Paramount+ Essential, use the promo code BF-ESS
How to claim your Paramount+ Black Friday Deal
- Head to Paramount's website to sign up for a subscription
- Click on the “Get Started” button and create an account using your email address and password.
- Pick the plan that suits your needs. The Essential plan and the Premium plan are part of this Black Friday offer
- During checkout, make sure you add your promo code (BF-ESS or BF-ADFREE) to the “Promo Code” field and click “Apply” to activate the discount. Make sure the final price is correct and reflects the deal
- Complete the process by entering your payment details and confirming your subscription. You’ll receive an email confirmation shortly after
Paramount+ Essential plan
With a Paramount+ Essential account, you'll have access to thousands of TV shows from Justin Hartley in Tracker to Kathy Bates as Matlock, new movies like IF and A Quiet Place, and some live sports, including NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League.
With this subscription, however, you won't have access to your local live CBS station, so you'll have to forgo watching any CBS shows when they air live. However, sports fans will love the inclusion of some NFL games and UEFA soccer matches.
Paramount+ Premium plan
With the Paramount+ Premium plan, you'll not only have access to popular SHOWTIME original titles like Yellowjackets, Dexter: New Blood and Fellow Travelers, but you'll also be able to access your local CBS station, enjoy ad-free viewing and download movies and TV to watch on the go, something you're not able to do with a Paramount+ Essential subscription.
Other benefits of the service include the ability to stream on-demand titles without ads. Furthermore, you can stream your favorite programs in rich, lifelike graphics with 4K UHD, Dolby Vision 10 or HDR 10 capabilities.
The bottom line on Paramount+ Black Friday deal
Black Friday isn't only a good time to upgrade a household appliance or a device. It also marks an excellent time to save on a streaming service.
If you're considering Paramount+, this is a great time to do so. You'll save $20 over two months with the Premium plan, and it gives you access to the best the platform has to offer.
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