Skydance, the parent company of Paramount+, completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Oct. 6, 2026, bringing the Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming services under one corporate roof. And while this is big news, no immediate changes to the Paramount+ service – from subscriptions and pricing, to content or app access – have been announced. The same goes for HBO Max.
Key facts
- Merger status: Skydance completed its merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on Oct. 6, 2026.
- Paramount+ availability: The service remains available.
- Subscription changes: No changes have been announced.
- Pricing: Starting at $8.99/month. No merger-related changes have been announced.
- What’s next: Future streaming plans and potential bundles are still being clarified.
- Get help: For updates on Paramount+ and HBO Max, post-merger, visit the official Paramount+ Help Center, or the official HBO Max Help Center.
Is Paramount+ still available?
Yes, Paramount+ remains available. Existing subscribers can continue streaming as normal, and do not need to take any immediate action to continue their membership status. Currently, there are no immediate changes to the Paramount+ app or subscriptions, and no merger-related changes to content. That means subscribers can still watch Paramount+ favorites like Dutton Ranch, CBS series like Ghosts, and live sports, such as UFC events.
Will Paramount+ and HBO Max merge into one streaming service?
While the streaming services Paramount+ and HBO Max are now under the same corporate ownership, Skydance, no subscriber or plan changes to either service have been announced.
Is Paramount+ changing its name?
No change to the Paramount+ name has been announced. As things stand now, Paramount+ and HBO Max, though jointly owned by Skydance, remain separate, stand-alone streaming services. Paramount+ subscribers can continue using the Paramount+ app on their device or smart TV as usual.
Can I still watch shows, movies, and live sports on Paramount+?
Yes, Paramount+ subscribers can continue accessing Paramount+ content via the Paramount+ app and ParamountPlus.com. All of the CBS series, Paramount+ originals, movies, and live sports you love are still accessible and available on the platform. No immediate merger-related changes to the Paramount+ library have been announced.
Will Paramount+ subscriptions or pricing change?
No merger-related pricing or subscription changes have been announced, and Paramount+ subscribers can continue using their existing subscriptions. Any future pricing or plan changes will be officially communicated, and we will update this page accordingly. Current pricing remains the same: The Paramount+ Premium plan is $13.99/month and the Paramount+ Essential plan is $8.99/month. For more information about plans and pricing, visit the Paramount+ help center.
What’s next for Paramount+?
The Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery libraries offer a bountiful amount of entertainment content and opportunity. “From the start, our ambition was to bring these two storied studios together and create a stronger competitor, with the talent, resources, and reach to tell great stories in every genre, on every platform, for audiences everywhere,” said Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison. “Now that ambition is a reality.”
Paramount+ is available today as it has been, and subscribers can continue to access movies, CBS series, Paramount+ originals, live sports, and classics.
FAQ
Do I need a new Paramount+ account?
No. Paramount+ subscribers do not need to create a new account or change anything at all about how they access the service.
Will HBO shows and movies be available on Paramount+?
There are no immediate changes to the Paramount+ or HBO Max streaming libraries: Paramount+ shows remain available to Paramount+ subscribers; HBO Max titles remain available to HBO Max subscribers. Future content-sharring arrangements should not be assumed, as none have been announced.
Who owns Paramount+ and HBO Max now?
As of Oct. 6, 2026, Skydance is the corporate owner of Paramount+ and HBO Max. Skydance is run by chairman and CEO David Ellison.
