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Paramount+ Canada and Pluto TV Publish August 2026 Lineup

Star-led premieres with expanded live sports set Canada-specific subscription prices to boost subscriber engagement.

Overview

  • Paramount+ published its August slate on Thursday, July 30, outlining release dates, full-season drops and Pluto TV channel additions for Canada.
  • High-profile premieres include Lioness Season 3 on August 2, the Anne HathawayMichaela Coel drama Mother Mary on August 4, and The Challenge Season 42 on August 5.
  • The services are doubling down on live sports with multiple UFC and Zuffa Boxing events on Paramount+ and Pluto TV adding a dedicated NFL Channel on August 14 plus NCL 20 Canada cricket streaming live August 23–September 5 from Brampton.
  • Paramount+ confirmed Canada prices for August: Basic with ads $6.99/month or $61.99/year, Standard $10.99/month or $97.99/year, and Premium $13.99/month or $124.99/year; Pluto TV remains free with ads.
  • The schedule also includes full-season drops such as Serial Killer Wives and Average Joe, a mix of movie additions, and weekly episode rolls intended to keep viewers engaged across both paid and ad-supported tiers.