Showtime to Cease Standalone Streaming Service on April 30
The shutdown follows the integration of Showtime content into the Paramount+ platform, marking a shift in streaming strategy.
- Showtime's standalone streaming service will be discontinued on April 30, 2024, as part of a strategic shift by Paramount Global.
- Subscribers of the standalone service will be transitioned to the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, which was introduced in June 2023.
- The integration of Showtime into Paramount+ includes a subscription fee increase and the addition of new content.
- Paramount Global's approach mirrors industry trends, similar to Warner Bros. Discovery's consolidation of HBO apps into Max.
- Eligible Showtime subscribers may have their accounts automatically transferred to ensure continuity of service.