Changes in Paramount+: Closure of BET+ and merger with HBO Max
6 june 2026 в 17:13
The streaming market is undergoing changes, and Paramount+ is at the center of these significant transformations. Following the merger of Paramount and Skydance, the company’s leadership has focused on optimizing operations. As a result, subscribers can expect major changes in the coming months, including the closure of one of the streaming platforms and adjustments to subscription prices.
For consumers, these developments raise important questions about the future of Paramount+, including what content will remain on the platform and whether subscription prices will increase significantly. Here’s what is known about the upcoming changes to Paramount+.
The most notable change will be the closure of BET+. Paramount Skydance has announced that this independent streaming service will cease operations in June 2026, and its library will be integrated into Paramount+. BET+ programs, including series, movies, and specials, will be moved to the BET section on Paramount+.
BET+ subscribers can expect an offer to transition to a Paramount+ subscription.
This move reflects Skydance’s strategy to reduce fragmentation in its streaming portfolio and concentrate content on fewer platforms. Instead of maintaining several niche subscription services, the company seems to be aiming to make Paramount+ a central hub.
Meanwhile, several sources have reported that Paramount Skydance also plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform following the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Although both services are currently available separately, the management has publicly stated its intention to create a unified service with content from both libraries.
Paramount+ offers two main subscription tiers in the U.S. The basic plan, which includes ads, costs $ 8.99 per month. The premium plan, which excludes most ads and includes additional features such as access to local CBS stations and Showtime, costs $ 13.99 per month.
Prices were increased in January 2026 following a company-wide price adjustment.
Although Paramount+ has already raised prices at the beginning of 2026, industry analysts believe that further increases may be possible in the future. The company has openly stated plans to invest billions of dollars in streaming content, sports rights, and platform improvements under Skydance’s leadership. These investments could ultimately lead to additional adjustments in subscription prices.
Another factor is the proposed merger between Paramount+ and HBO Max. If the combined service is launched, many expect that prices will be higher than the current separate subscriptions due to the significantly expanded content library. However, Paramount Skydance has not yet announced an official pricing structure for the merged platform
For consumers, these developments raise important questions about the future of Paramount+, including what content will remain on the platform and whether subscription prices will increase significantly. Here’s what is known about the upcoming changes to Paramount+.
The most notable change will be the closure of BET+. Paramount Skydance has announced that this independent streaming service will cease operations in June 2026, and its library will be integrated into Paramount+. BET+ programs, including series, movies, and specials, will be moved to the BET section on Paramount+.
BET+ subscribers can expect an offer to transition to a Paramount+ subscription.
This move reflects Skydance’s strategy to reduce fragmentation in its streaming portfolio and concentrate content on fewer platforms. Instead of maintaining several niche subscription services, the company seems to be aiming to make Paramount+ a central hub.
Meanwhile, several sources have reported that Paramount Skydance also plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform following the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Although both services are currently available separately, the management has publicly stated its intention to create a unified service with content from both libraries.
Paramount+ offers two main subscription tiers in the U.S. The basic plan, which includes ads, costs $ 8.99 per month. The premium plan, which excludes most ads and includes additional features such as access to local CBS stations and Showtime, costs $ 13.99 per month.
Prices were increased in January 2026 following a company-wide price adjustment.
Although Paramount+ has already raised prices at the beginning of 2026, industry analysts believe that further increases may be possible in the future. The company has openly stated plans to invest billions of dollars in streaming content, sports rights, and platform improvements under Skydance’s leadership. These investments could ultimately lead to additional adjustments in subscription prices.
Another factor is the proposed merger between Paramount+ and HBO Max. If the combined service is launched, many expect that prices will be higher than the current separate subscriptions due to the significantly expanded content library. However, Paramount Skydance has not yet announced an official pricing structure for the merged platform
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