BET+ To Be Folded Into Paramount+ As Paramount Buys Tyler Perry Stake

Paramount will absorb BET+ content and subscribers into its flagship Paramount+ streaming service.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:35pm

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Paramount has acquired Tyler Perry's equity stake in the BET+ streaming service, allowing the company to fold BET+ into Paramount+ starting in June 2026. More than 1,000 hours of BET+ original content, movies, and specials will migrate to Paramount+, expanding the reach and visibility of BET's programming. Current BET+ subscribers will be offered a discounted rate to join Paramount+.

Why it matters

The consolidation of BET+ into Paramount+ is part of Paramount's broader effort to gain scale and improve economics in the streaming space. By bringing BET+ content and subscribers into its flagship Paramount+ platform, the company can leverage its larger subscriber base and content library to drive growth and profitability in the competitive streaming landscape.

The details

As part of the deal, Paramount acquired Tyler Perry Studios' 25% equity stake in BET+. Perry will continue to be a valued partner through his overall programming agreement with BET Media Group. All current BET+ content, including Perry's extensive library of film, TV, and stage works, will transfer to Paramount+ subject to rights restrictions. Upcoming seasons of BET+ original series like 'Ruthless,' 'Divorced Sistas,' and 'All the Queen's Men' will now launch on Paramount+.

  • The BET+ integration into Paramount+ will happen at the beginning of June 2026.

The players

Paramount

A major media and entertainment company that owns the Paramount+ streaming service.

BET Networks

A division of Paramount that operates the BET linear TV channel and the BET+ streaming service.

Tyler Perry

A filmmaker, actor, and producer who had a 25% equity stake in the BET+ streaming service.

Louis Carr

The President of BET Networks.

David Ellison

The CEO of the combined Paramount-Skydance company after Paramount's acquisition by Skydance in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“This powerful next step ensures the stories we champion, the creators we support and the culture we represent go further than ever before.”

— Louis Carr, President of BET Networks (Internal memo)

“BET is a cornerstone of Black culture and an essential part of Paramount's portfolio and long‑term content strategy.”

— Louis Carr, President of BET Networks (Internal memo)

What’s next

Current BET+ users who subscribed directly through the app will be offered a discount to join Paramount+ when the BET+ app is sunsetted in June 2026.

The takeaway

The folding of BET+ into Paramount+ is part of Paramount's broader strategy to consolidate its streaming platforms and improve the economics of its direct-to-consumer business. By bringing BET's content and subscribers into its flagship Paramount+ service, the company can leverage greater scale and content depth to better compete in the crowded streaming landscape.