Paramount+ Expands Reach with New App on PlayStation 5 for Canadian Viewers
Toronto – Paramount+ has announced the launch of its app on PlayStation 5 consoles in Canada, marking a significant expansion in its accessibility for Canadian viewers. This new development allows PlayStation 5 users to download the Paramount+ app, offering them access to an extensive range of premium content.
The Paramount+ app will provide subscribers with a diverse content library, including popular series and upcoming premieres. Highlights include all seasons of the hit show Yellowstone, with Season 5, Part 2 scheduled to debut on November 10. Additionally, viewers can look forward to the second season of the acclaimed revival Frasier, premiering on September 19. The service also features the eagerly anticipated series Landman, created by Taylor Sheridan, and starring a stellar cast including Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, and Michael Peña.
Other notable additions include Dexter®: Original Sin, which stars Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, and Patrick Gibson, and the political thriller The Agency, featuring Michael Fassbender and Richard Gere.
Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Streaming & Content Licensing for Canada at Paramount Global, expressed enthusiasm about the new platform partnership. “We are excited to expand the Paramount+ brand by launching the Paramount+ app on the PlayStation 5 console. This collaboration allows us to meet our viewers where they are and deliver our premium content to a new audience in a dynamic space.”
In addition to these new series, Paramount+ subscribers will also have access to a broad selection of content from Paramount’s extensive library, including The Challenge, NCIS, SEAL Team, Evil, as well as beloved titles like Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Comedy Central’s South Park, and the complete Star Trek catalogue.
The launch of Paramount+ on PlayStation 5 underscores the growing trend of streaming services optimizing their reach across various platforms to cater to evolving viewer preferences.
