Showtime Coupons & Promo Codes 2026

Imagine you are setting up a new streaming subscription and you realize you could pay $8.99 a month or, with the right promo code, effectively pay $0.99 a month for the first two months. That gap exists right now for new Paramount+ subscribers, and GrabOn has the current offer details. Here is the full list of saving mechanisms beyond the headline promo code.

Introductory promo codes: GrabOn lists the current Paramount+ introductory offers. As of June 2026, a 99-cent-per-month offer applies to any monthly plan for the first two months for new and eligible former subscribers. This is available for both the Essential plan (with ads) and the Premium plan (which includes all Showtime content). Apply through the GrabOn link or enter the code at the account creation stage on paramountplus.com.

Student discount: Paramount+ offers 50% off any plan for verified students. Verification is done through SheerID, a third-party student verification service. Eligible students must be 18 or older and based in the US. The 50% discount is ongoing (not a trial period) and requires annual re-verification of student status.

Gift cards: Paramount+ gift cards are available and can be used toward subscription costs. These are useful for budgeting a subscription as a fixed-cost gift or for managing spending without a recurring credit card charge.

Provider bundles: Paramount+ can be added through select TV and internet providers (such as Xfinity and others listed on the Paramount+ partner page). Bundle pricing through a provider sometimes beats standalone pricing, particularly if you are already paying for a provider package.

Annual plan savings: Choosing the annual plan rather than month-to-month reduces the effective monthly cost. Combine with a current promotional code for the lowest first-year total.

Fair warning upfront: Paramount+ is not the cheapest streaming service, nor is it the most expensive. Where it lands in the competitive set depends heavily on whether you are comparing the Essential plan (with ads) or the Premium plan (with Showtime content and ad-free viewing). Understanding both tiers against the competitive landscape helps you decide whether the GrabOn offer is the right call for your situation.

The Essential plan at $8.99/month positions Paramount+ on the lower end of major streaming services. The Premium plan at the standard monthly rate sits in the mid-range, comparable with ad-free tiers of other major streamers. What differentiates the Premium plan is the inclusion of all Showtime content, which would otherwise require a separate Showtime subscription. If you were already paying for standalone Showtime, the Premium plan effectively replaces that cost and adds the full Paramount+ catalog.

For households primarily interested in Showtime originals (Yellowjackets, The Chi, Dexter franchise, Tulsa King), the Premium plan is the necessary tier. The Essential plan does not include Showtime content. This is the most common point of confusion for subscribers who sign up at the lower tier expecting to access Showtime titles.

Against competing streaming-plus-premium bundles (such as HBO Max’s comparable tier), Paramount+ Premium with the GrabOn introductory code delivers a significantly lower first-two-month rate. After the promotional period, the renewal rate returns to the standard plan price.

Streaming on up to 3 devices simultaneously is included at both plan tiers. Creating separate family profiles is available. The Premium plan adds offline download capability. These feature differences are relevant to the value calculation for households with multiple viewers.

One note on the ad-supported tier for comparison: the Essential plan includes live sports on local CBS stations and NFL on CBS, which is not available on all competing ad-free tiers. For sports-focused households, the Essential plan may deliver better sports value per dollar than the Premium plan even if Showtime content is not a priority.

1. Copy the Paramount+ promotional code or link from the GrabOn listing. Some Paramount+ offers are link-based rather than code-based; clicking the GrabOn link takes you directly to the promotional rate page.
2. Open paramountplus.com or follow the GrabOn promotional link. Click “Get Started” or “Sign Up” on the Paramount+ homepage.
3. Select your plan: Essential (with ads, lower price) or Premium (with Showtime content, ad-free viewing). Confirm the promotional rate is reflected on the plan selection page before proceeding.
4. Create your account or sign in if you are an eligible former subscriber. Enter your email, create a password, and add your billing information at the payment screen. For student discount: click the student verification link on the plan selection page and verify through SheerID before completing account creation.
5. Confirm the promotional rate appears in the order summary before submitting payment. The service activates immediately after payment is accepted. Access Showtime content through the Paramount+ app (available on all major devices and platforms) by navigating to the Showtime section within the app.

Paramount+ promotional codes and offers have specific eligibility rules. Most failures trace back to one of the following causes.

• Offer is for new or eligible former subscribers only: The introductory promo rate (such as the 99-cent offer) is not available to currently active Paramount+ subscribers. Former subscribers who cancelled and are past the exclusion window may qualify as “eligible former subscribers.” Fix: Confirm your account status. If you are an active subscriber, no promotional code will override your current rate; wait until renewal or cancel and re-subscribe if the exclusion window has passed.
• Plan tier mismatch: Some promotional codes apply only to the Essential or only to the Premium plan. Selecting the wrong plan at checkout will cause the code to fail. Fix: Re-read the GrabOn offer description to confirm which plan the code applies to, and select that plan before entering the code.
• Code expired: Paramount+ introductory offers have firm end dates. The June 2026 99-cent offer ends June 25, 2026 per the Paramount+ terms page. Fix: Return to GrabOn for the current active offer. The listing updates as Paramount+ launches new promotional periods.
• Link-based offer rather than code-based: Some Paramount+ promotions are activated through a specific URL rather than a code entered at checkout. If you navigated to paramountplus.com directly rather than through the GrabOn link, you may not see the promotional rate. Fix: Use the GrabOn link to start the Paramount+ signup flow, which routes you directly to the promotional landing page.
• Student verification incomplete: The student discount requires active SheerID verification before checkout. Attempting to access the student rate without completing verification will return standard pricing. Fix: Complete the SheerID student verification step at the plan selection page before entering payment details.
• Provider bundle conflict: If you subscribe to Paramount+ through a TV provider or streaming bundle (such as through Xfinity or an Apple subscription bundle), promo codes for direct signup do not apply to those accounts. Fix: Manage your subscription through your provider; promotional codes apply to direct Paramount+ accounts only.

New subscribers to Paramount+ have access to a specific set of promotional offers that are not available to existing active accounts. These are the current new-subscriber options as of June 2026.

99-cent per month introductory offer: Any monthly Paramount+ plan at $0.99/month for the first 2 months. Applies to both the Essential and Premium plan tiers. After the two-month promotional period, the plan renews at the then-current standard rate for the selected plan tier. Offer ends June 25, 2026; confirmed on the Paramount+ homepage. New and eligible former subscribers only.

Gift card as a no-commitment entry: Purchasing a Paramount+ gift card rather than subscribing directly allows someone to access Paramount+ for a defined period without setting up a recurring credit card charge. This is useful for trying the service (including Showtime content on the Premium plan) during a specific series run without commitment to an ongoing subscription.

Provider trial access: Some TV providers include a Paramount+ trial period when you connect your provider account to Paramount+. Check the “Connect with Provider” option on the Paramount+ signup page to see if your current TV or internet provider offers this benefit.

What to expect after the promo period: After the introductory two months at $0.99, the subscription auto-renews at the current full price for the selected plan tier (currently starting at $8.99/month for Essential). Paramount+ sends a notification before the auto-renewal date. To avoid the full charge, cancel before the two-month promotional period ends; the service remains active until the period closes.

Paramount+ uses several different promotional mechanisms that work differently from each other. Knowing which type you are dealing with prevents most application errors.

Introductory rate offer (link-activated): The most common current offer type. Rather than a traditional promo code, these are activated through a specific landing page URL. Clicking the GrabOn link routes you to the promotional pricing page. No code entry is required; the rate is applied automatically to the plan you select on that page. These are the cleanest offers to apply and have the lowest failure rate.

Promotional promo code (code-entry required): Some Paramount+ offers, particularly those distributed through affiliate partnerships or email campaigns, use a traditional code that must be entered during account creation. The field for these codes appears during the signup flow. Historical codes include SUMMERFUN (99 cents for 2 months, new users) and FALL50 (50% off annual plans).

Student discount (verification-gated): This is a persistent discount (50% off any monthly plan) available to verified students. It requires completing SheerID verification before checkout, not a code. The student discount does not expire as long as annual re-verification confirms student status is current.

Gift card (prepaid credit): Paramount+ gift cards are redeemable at checkout and apply as a credit balance to the subscription cost. They do not stack with introductory promo codes; gift cards and promotional codes cannot both be applied to the same account at the same time.

Provider/partner offer: Bundles offered through TV providers (Xfinity, Samsung, etc.) are managed outside the standard Paramount+ account flow. These have separate terms and are not affected by GrabOn-listed codes. If you subscribe through a provider, your promotional terms are governed by that provider’s offer, not by paramountplus.com codes.

Annual plan discount: This is a built-in pricing structure, not a code. Choosing the annual payment option at signup automatically applies the annual discount versus paying month-to-month. An annual introductory code (such as FALL50) can be applied on top of this structure where the code is explicitly valid for annual plans.

Paramount+ runs its strongest promotional rates at two distinct types of windows: major content launch events and broad seasonal sale periods.

For content-driven timing: Paramount+ tends to run introductory promotional offers around major show debuts (Yellowstone franchise launches, Dexter revival seasons, marquee sporting events). If a flagship series you want to watch is premiering soon, checking GrabOn’s Paramount+ listing around that launch window may surface a content-tied promotional offer.

For seasonal timing: Black Friday is consistently the deepest promotional window for annual Paramount+ plans, with historical discounts reaching 76% off for the first year. This is significantly better than the typical month-to-month introductory rates available mid-year. If your streaming need is not immediate and Black Friday is approaching, waiting for the annual Black Friday deal and subscribing annually that week is the highest-value strategy for the first year.

The June 2026 99-cent offer ends June 25, 2026 per Paramount+ terms, which means if you are reading this before that date, the current introductory rate is available now. After June 25, check GrabOn for the next promotional period, which Paramount+ typically launches within a few weeks of closing an outgoing offer.

Paramount+ subscriptions can be cancelled at any time through the account settings on paramountplus.com or through the app. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; access to content continues through that date. No partial-period refunds are issued under standard policy.

For subscriptions managed through a TV provider or third-party app store (Apple, Google, Roku), cancellation must be done through that provider’s interface, not through paramountplus.com directly. The cancellation path varies by provider.

During a promotional period (such as the 99-cent two-month offer), cancelling before the promotional period ends stops the auto-renewal but does not generate a refund for the $0.99 already charged. The service remains active through the promotional period end date.

Auto-renewal: All Paramount+ plans auto-renew at the end of each billing period at the then-current standard rate. Promotional pricing ends after the defined promotional term. Cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged the full rate.

Simultaneous streams: Both Essential and Premium plans allow streaming on up to 3 devices at the same time. Creating separate profiles for family members is supported on both tiers.

Offline downloads: Available on the Premium plan only. The Essential plan does not include download capability. Downloads are stored in the Paramount+ app and require periodic refresh while an active subscription is maintained.

Age requirement: The student discount and standard subscription require the subscriber to be 18 or older in the US.

GrabOn tracks promo codes for a range of streaming services. Here is how the competitive set maps to different viewer needs.

For households primarily interested in premium cable originals in addition to Showtime content, the Premium plan comparison against Hulu promo codes on GrabOn is worth reviewing. Hulu with premium add-ons competes in the same general tier. The GrabOn streaming deals hub shows current offers across all major services side by side.

For sports-specific streaming, Paramount+ Essential includes NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League. If sports are the primary driver, comparing the Essential plan against specialized sports streaming options is worthwhile. The sports streaming deals section on GrabOn covers the alternatives.

Showtime as a standalone channel and streaming service has been fully integrated into Paramount+ as part of Paramount’s broader streaming consolidation. Showtime content is now accessible through the Paramount+ Premium plan. Subscribers on the Premium tier see a dedicated Showtime section within the Paramount+ app.

Paramount+ is owned by Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS). The platform carries content from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and all of Showtime on the Premium tier. GrabOn has tracked Paramount+ promotional offers and updated the Showtime coupon listing to reflect the consolidated service structure.

Best for: Viewers who want both Showtime originals and Paramount’s broader catalog (CBS shows, Nickelodeon content, live sports, Paramount movies) in a single subscription. The Premium plan at the GrabOn introductory rate delivers that combined catalog at a first-two-months cost that undercuts every major streaming competitor significantly.

Be careful if: You sign up for the Essential plan expecting to access Showtime content. The Essential plan does not include Showtime. If Showtime originals are your primary reason for subscribing, the Premium plan is the correct tier. Also note the auto-renewal: set a calendar reminder for the end of the promotional period so the transition to the standard rate does not come as a surprise.

Best saving move: Use the current GrabOn 99-cent introductory offer on the Premium plan before June 25, 2026. Binge the Showtime originals you want to watch during the two promotional months. If the service fits your viewing habits, keep it at the standard rate. If not, cancel before the promotional period ends at no additional cost beyond the two $0.99 charges.

Yes, but only on the Premium plan. The Paramount+ Premium plan includes all of Showtime’s content library, accessible through a dedicated Showtime section in the Paramount+ app.

The Essential plan (the lower-cost, ad-supported tier) does not include Showtime content. If you are subscribing specifically to watch Showtime originals like Yellowjackets, The Chi, or Dexter: Resurrection, you need to select the Premium plan, not the Essential plan.

Yes. Paramount+ offers 50% off any monthly plan for verified students, processed through SheerID student verification.

The student discount is available to US-based students aged 18 or older. Verification requires confirming your enrollment through SheerID before completing the checkout process. The discount renews annually as long as you re-verify your student status each year. The student discount applies to both the Essential and Premium plan tiers.

As of June 2026, the current introductory offer is $0.99 per month for the first 2 months on any monthly Paramount+ plan.

This offer is available for new subscribers and eligible former subscribers on both the Essential and Premium plans. It ends June 25, 2026 per Paramount+ terms. After the two-month period, the subscription auto-renews at the standard plan rate. GrabOn’s Paramount+ listing updates with each new promotional cycle as offers change.

Cancel through your account settings on paramountplus.com before the promotional period ends.

Navigate to your account, select “Cancel Subscription,” and confirm the cancellation. The service remains active through the end of the promotional period at no additional charge. If your subscription is managed through a TV provider or app store, cancel through that provider’s interface rather than on paramountplus.com directly.

The Essential plan includes ads during content playback and does not include Showtime. The Premium plan is ad-free (except for trailers and live TV) and includes all Showtime content.

The Premium plan also includes offline download capability and live sports on local CBS affiliates beyond what the Essential plan carries. For viewers who want Showtime originals or prefer ad-free viewing, the Premium plan is the correct choice. For households primarily interested in live sports on CBS and the broader Paramount/Nickelodeon catalog and who do not mind ads, the Essential plan delivers solid value at a lower price.

Yes. Both the Essential and Premium plans allow streaming on up to 3 devices simultaneously.

Separate profiles can be created for different family members on both plan tiers. The Premium plan adds the ability to download content for offline viewing, which does not count against the simultaneous stream limit. Paramount+ is available on all major streaming platforms and smart TV systems, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, and Android.