The standalone streaming platform BET+ will soon be phased out, with its library moving to Paramount+ as part of a broader strategy to expand the reach of BET programming.

The transition comes after Paramount Skydance purchased the minority ownership stake previously held by Tyler Perry Studios. Perry had owned 25% of BET+ through a production agreement signed in 2019. Financial details of the buyout were not disclosed, though the deal is believed to be worth several million dollars. Despite the change in ownership, Perry will continue producing projects for BET through an ongoing partnership.

Beginning in June, more than 1,000 hours of shows and films that previously streamed on BET+ will become available on Paramount+. The lineup includes popular series such as All the Queen’s Men, Zatima, The Ms. Pat Show, Average Joe, and the critically praised Diarra From Detroit.

BET+ launched in September 2019 shortly before the merger of Viacom and CBS that created Paramount Global. The service currently offers two subscription tiers—$5.99 per month with ads and $9.99 per month without advertising—but it will no longer operate independently once its catalog is integrated into Paramount+.

According to BET Networks president Louis Carr, the shift is designed to bring the network’s storytelling to a wider audience. In a memo to staff, Carr explained that “This powerful next step ensures the stories we champion, the creators we support and the culture we represent go further than ever before.”

Under the new setup, BET programming will appear within a dedicated BET Hub on Paramount+, allowing viewers to find the content easily while placing it alongside the platform’s other series, movies, sports and specials. Carr emphasized that the move does not signal a reduction in BET’s broader operations. The cable channel, BET Studios production arm and the company’s digital platforms will all continue functioning as before. The brand, he noted, remains a central part of Paramount’s long-term programming plans.

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