💸 Paramount+ Raises Prices
The newly merged Paramount Skydance has released its first quarterly results and announced a price increase for its Paramount+ streaming service for U.S. users.
For Q3 2025, the company reported $6.7 billion in revenue and a net loss of $257 million. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) revenue — mainly from streaming — rose 17%, while traditional TV broadcasting fell 12%, and the studio division grew 30%.
Paramount Skydance has raised its cost-cutting target from $2 billion to $3 billion and plans to release 15 films annually starting in 2026.
Key U.S. changes effective January 15, 2026:
▪️ The Essential (ad-supported) plan will increase by $1, to $8.99/month;
▪️ The Premium (with Showtime) plan will rise to $13.99/month;
▪️ Annual subscriptions will increase by $20–30;
▪️ Free trial periods will be discontinued.
For 2026, the company forecasts $30 billion in total revenue, driven primarily by accelerated streaming growth.
