Walmart Makes Moves to Compete With Amazon Thanks to a New Streaming Deal

Disney+, Paramount+, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video — there are SO many streaming services out there right now, it can be overwhelming to know what’s going on with each.

We’ve already shared how Hulu will soon be getting a price increase, and how Disney+ will have 2 different versions later this year — a more expensive ad-free version and a cheaper ad-supported version. But what about Paramount+? Well, the service is actually being bundled with a membership for a major retailer and we’ve got all the details.

You may have heard about the Disney bundle, but now Paramount is getting in on the bundling action too. According to a Walmart Press Release, Walmart+ has made a deal to create a special bundle with Paramount+ that will start in September.

Walmart+ is a membership program for Walmart stores that gives members same-day delivery on tons of items including groceries. Walmart+ members can also get free shipping (with no order minimum) on eligible items, save on gas (up to 10 cents per gallon) at participating spots, and even get 6 months of Spotify Premium for free.

It’s priced at $12.95 per month or $98 for an entire year.

But, to make Walmart+ more competitive with other services (like Amazon Prime), it’s now adding a streaming component. Starting in September, Walmart+ members will get a Paramount+ Essential subscription for FREE.

The Paramount+ Essential Plan gives Walmart+ members the opportunity to access original dramas on the streaming service, films on the service like Sonic the Hedgehog 2, live sports, and more.

Paramount+ Essential is priced at $4.99 per month and has limited commercial interruptions. It doesn’t include your choice of a local live CBS station, but it does have NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League on separate live feeds.

According to Walmart, including Paramount+ it provides an added $59 value to the Walmart+ membership.

Chris Cracchiolo, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Walmart+, said, “With the addition of Paramount+, we are demonstrating our unique ability to help members save even more and live better by delivering entertainment for less, too. Eighty-five percent of U.S. households use streaming services and Paramount+ has the premium content and broad appeal that our members are looking for – like Walmart, they have something for everyone. We’re excited about the launch and what comes next for Walmart+.”

Jeff Shultz, the chief strategy officer and chief business development officer for Paramount Streaming, shared, “pairing Walmart’s expansive reach across the country with Paramount+’s broad and popular content that offers something for everyone is a unique opportunity to expand our partnership. Together we will bring Walmart+ members the full breadth of Paramount+ programming.”

If you’re a Walmart+ member, don’t miss out on this special bonus. We’ll continue to look for more streaming information and let you know what we find.

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