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Whether you’re itching to binge on Taylor Sheridan’s food Madison Or Paramount’s latest true crime offering, My Killer Father: The Green Hollow MurdersParamount+ subscription is non-negotiable. And while the streaming service recently canceled the free trial directly through its site, there are two little-known ways to get Paramount+ for free through partner subscriptions, DirecTV and Walmart+.
How to get a free trial of Paramount+
Starting off strong with DirecTV, customers who sign up for one of the streaming service’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate — will get the first three months of HBO Max, Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime), STARZ, MGM+, and Cinemax included (see here for more details on these premium add-ons). Additionally, DirecTV offers a free five-day trial for any plan, which means new members can stream Paramount+ (and everything else the packages have to offer) at no cost during the trial period.
Moving on to the second option, deal-savvy streamers can also enjoy free access to Paramount+ through a Walmart+ membership, which includes selecting Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium is included in its subscription. And since Walmart+ offers a free 30-day trial, members can stream Paramount+ for free during that period. Learn more about Walmart+ streaming deals and prices here.
Best Paramount+ Deals: Paramount+ Student Discount
Check your student status to get 50 percent off any Paramount+ plan for the first 12 months. Learn more and get the deal here.
Paramount+ Plans Comparison: Paramount+ Premium vs. Paramount+ Essential
Paramount+ Essential is the basic ad-supported package for streaming, regularly priced at $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year. Includes over 40,000 episodes and movies, live streaming of the NFL on CBS and the UEFA Champions League, access to select Showtime series and the ability to stream on three devices simultaneously.
Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime) is priced at $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year and offers everything in the basic plan without ads (except live TV), plus access to all Showtime channels, the ability to stream CBS live with more sports and events, the option to download movies and shows and the ability to watch in 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, or HDR10.
Related to: The best Peacock subscription deals and free trial hacks
