Paramount+ Shakes Up Streaming: New Pricing, Blockbuster Originals & Showtime Bundle—Everything You Need to Know

Paramount+ is kicking off the heart of the fall TV season with a packed October 2025 slate that blends buzzy originals, fan-favorite franchise returns, and a slate of classic film additions destined for weekend binges. The timing is no accident: with competitors rolling out holiday programming early, the ViacomCBS-owned streamer is staking its claim on viewers’ free evenings right now. LIMITED-SERIES EVENT: ‘9/12’ Deadline reports that the platform has officially green-lit 9/12, a six-episode limited series starring Emmy-winner Jeremy Strong (Succession), who also serves as executive producer. The historical drama explores the emotional and political aftershocks of the September 11 attacks through the eyes of a journalist, a first responder, and a Wall Street trader. Production begins later this month in New York, positioning the project as a potential 2026 awards contender. WHAT’S NEW ON PARAMOUNT+ IN OCTOBER 2025 Paramount+’s official release schedule confirms more than 60 new titles landing throughout the month, headlined by the long-awaited season-two premiere of Matlock and the courtroom-comedy spinoff Elsbeth season 3. Other highlights include: • Boston Blue – new true-crime docuseries (Oct 17) • A GRAMMY® Salute to Cyndi Lauper – concert special (Oct 20) • NCIS season 23 – full season drop (Oct 24) • Star Trek: Lower Decks, mid-season finale (Oct 31) • Library arrivals: Top Gun: Maverick, Clueless, Mission: Impossible – Fallout BINGE-WORTHY PICKS THIS WEEK If you’re looking for quick hits before the bigger premieres land, ScreenRant’s latest streaming roundup spotlights five titles already climbing the in-app trending row, from the cult-favorite Tulsa King to hidden gem documentary Reinventing Elvis. The publication singles out animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks as the “perfect fall comfort watch” ahead of its Halloween episode. PRICE, BUNDLES & HOW TO WATCH Paramount+ retains its $5.99 Essential tier (ad-supported) and $11.99 Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, both offering simultaneous streams and 4K where available. New subscribers can still grab the seven-day free trial, while existing SHOWTIME linear customers qualify for a 40% annual discount through November 7. BOTTOM LINE From prestige limited series to reboots of courtroom classics, Paramount+ is loading October with enough fresh content to keep even casual streamers glued. Add the growing library of blockbuster films and the service’s aggressive promotional pricing, and the streamer is positioning itself as a must-have app heading into the holiday viewing rush.