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Pluto TV to Launch in Canada This Fall as Global Expansion Continues

Pluto TV to Launch in Canada This Fall as Global Expansion Continues

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It was just last month that Paramount announced that its free, ad-supported TV (FAST) service Pluto TV had eclipsed 68 million global monthly users by the of this year’s first quarter, but it now appears that the streamer will be adding onto that lofty number.

This fall, the free streaming service will launch in Canada with more than 100 curated channels and over 20,000 total hours of available content. The announcement marks the second global expansion for Pluto TV in less than a month following the service's launch in the Nordic countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway in mid-May.

Pluto TV will partner with Toronto-based media company Corus Entertainment which will serve as the streamer’s ad representative in the country. Additionally, Pluto TV will offer a curated slate of programming from the Corus Original library. No specific launch date has been announced for the service in Canada, but both companies believe that the partnership will position them to be even bigger forces in the streaming market than they already are.

“Pluto TV is committed to further expanding its premium free offering for audiences around the world, and this game-changing partnership with Corus is a testament to that commitment,” Pluto TV’s executive vice president and international general manager Olivier Jollet said. “The upcoming launch in Canada will combine Corus’ incredible local content offering with Pluto TV’s global content and world class platform, positioning Pluto TV to become the leading free ad-supported streaming TV service in the country upon launch in the fall.”

Pluto TV users growing base of active users has streamed over 4.8 billion hours of content across 30 countries and territories. Combining Pluto TV with Paramount’s other streaming services — including the company’s premium subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform Paramount+, SHOWTIME, Noggin, and BET+ — the media conglomerate boasts more than 130 million combined subscribers and active users.

Pluto TV will be available in Canada for free with no registration required. At launch, users will be able to watch Pluto TV via the streamer’s app on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Samsung and LG devices, on mobile apps from the App Store and Google Play, and on the web at pluto.tv.

Pluto TV

Pluto TV is a free streaming service backed by Paramount that offers a traditional cable-like channel surfing experience. The service offers hundreds of free round-the-clock channels, including classics like “Star Trek,” “The Twilight Zone,” and “The Price is Right.”

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Rather than attempting to carry expensive local broadcast affiliates or high-profile live sports leagues, the lineup leans heavily into curated thematic programming. You will find dedicated channels cycling non-stop episodes of many classic TV shows, alongside niche feeds for anime, true crime, classic sitcoms, and live headline news loops from outlets like CBS News. Alongside the live grid, there is also a hefty on-demand vault filled with older Hollywood catalog films, cult classics, and complete archived series.

Because Pluto TV mirrors linear broadcast television, you cannot pause or fast-forward through commercial breaks, nor is there a cloud DVR feature to record airings for later viewing. That said, it’s a great alternative for those looking for a wide range of channels without subscription fees.


Matt Tamanini is the News Editor at The Streamable, where he oversees daily news coverage and editorial strategy, with a particular focus on breaking stories, streaming comparisons, and major industry events. A well-rounded journalist with a diverse background, Matt joined The Streamable in 2022 after holding key editorial roles at several high-profile outlets. He has an extensive career in sports and entertainment journalism, having served as a senior editor for BroadwayWorld, the world’s largest theater website, and as managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, which covers Ohio State sports.

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