Paramount Plus Black Friday deal: get two months for just $2.99 each

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to catch up on Yellowjackets or see what Taylor Sheridan is up to with his latest oil-rig drama, the universe—or at least the corporate powers at Paramount—has opened a window. It’s no secret that streaming services have been relentlessly hiking prices over the last year, a trend dubbed “streamflation” that has left many of us auditing our monthly bank statements with a sigh. But just ahead of a confirmed price increase coming in early 2026, Paramount Plus has dropped a Black Friday deal that effectively rolls back the clock on subscription costs, at least for a little while.

For a limited window closing on December 2nd, 2025, Paramount is offering a significant price cut that applies to both new and returning subscribers. You can grab two months of service for just $2.99 a month. This applies to both the ad-supported Essential plan (normally $7.99) and the ad-free Premium plan (normally $12.99). If you do the math, that’s a savings of roughly 63% on the Essential tier and a massive 77% on Premium. It is, frankly, one of the few aggressive streaming deals left in a market that has largely moved away from deep discounting.

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$2.99 for 2 month at Paramount+

The timing of this promotion is strategic, serving as a buffer before things get more expensive. As confirmed, Paramount Plus will raise its standard monthly rates starting January 15, 2026. The Essential plan will jump to $8.99, and the Premium plan will tick up to $13.99. By locking in this $2.99 rate now, you are essentially buying yourself a two-month shield against the current rates and the upcoming hike, carrying you through the holiday season and into the New Year for the price of a fancy coffee.

So, what does $2.99 actually get you in late 2025? If you opt for the Essential plan, you are getting the broad strokes of the Paramount catalog. This includes the massive Star Trek universe—from Strange New Worlds to Lower Decks—and the Taylor Sheridan extended universe, which now features the latest season of Landman (starring Billy Bob Thornton). You also get the family-friendly heavy hitters like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which dropped on streaming earlier this year, and evergreen animated staples like South Park.

One of the more interesting quirks of the Essential plan in this deal is how it handles SHOWTIME content. Usually, SHOWTIME is gated strictly behind the Premium wall. However, this tier currently offers a “sampler” of sorts, giving you access to the first two seasons of the survival thriller Yellowjackets and the entirety of the original Dexter run. It’s a smart way to get you hooked, though you’ll hit a hard wall if you want to watch the newer episodes. You also get access to the NFL on CBS (specifically games available in your local market) and UEFA Champions League matches, which is a major draw for sports fans who usually have to pay a premium for live events.

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If you can spare the same $2.99 for the Premium plan—and let’s be honest, at this price point, the upgrade is a no-brainer—the value proposition changes drastically. The Premium tier unlocks the “Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME” experience in full. This means you aren’t capped at season two of Yellowjackets; you get every season, including the third season that aired earlier this year. You also get access to the new sequel series Dexter: Resurrection and critical darlings like The Chi.

The movie selection on the Premium tier is also substantially beefier. Beyond the blockbusters, you gain access to a library of A24 films and SHOWTIME exclusives, including titles like The Substance, Talk To Me, and the tender romantic drama Past Lives. For the tech-savvy or those with high-end home theaters, Premium is the only way to stream these titles in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus. It also allows you to download shows for offline viewing—a lifesaver for holiday travel—and provides a 24/7 live feed of your local CBS station, rather than just select sports events.

Ultimately, this Black Friday offer is a rare opportunity to dip into a major streaming library for pocket change. Whether you are in it for the Star Trek deep dive, the live sports, or just want to see if Landman lives up to the Yellowstone hype, paying $2.99 is a low-risk way to find out. Just remember to set a reminder to cancel or evaluate your subscription before late January, or you’ll find yourself auto-renewing right as those new 2026 prices kick in.

Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.