Cancel Showtime: The Right Way

How to cancel Showtime and stop paying for streaming you've stopped watching

Why you should cancel Showtime now

If you're paying for Showtime or a Paramount+ subscription bundled with Showtime content, you're likely spending between $12 and $13 per month-that's $144 to $156 annually. At Tocancel, we know that streaming subscriptions are one of the easiest recurring charges to overlook, yet one of the quickest ways to recover your money when you act.

Showtime content now lives inside Paramount+, the broader streaming platform owned by Paramount Global. This structural shift means you may be paying for a premium Paramount+ tier that bundles Showtime as a branded library, or you may have added Showtime as a standalone channel through Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or Roku. Either way, if you've finished the show you signed up for, or if Showtime's catalog overlaps with content you already access elsewhere, cancellation gives you immediate control over your entertainment budget.

Many subscribers face sticker shock when promotional pricing expires-often $1 to $2 per month for the first few months, then full price afterward. If that's your situation, you have every right to cancel, and Tocancel is here to guide you through the exact steps to do it.

What cancellation means for your billing

Canceling Showtime or Paramount+ with Showtime stops the recurring charge at the end of your current billing cycle. You remain able to watch until that final day, then your access ends. This matters because you won't lose your subscription mid-month-you'll only stop the automatic renewal.

Your cancellation path differs depending on where you subscribed, so identifying your subscription source is the first essential step.

Common reasons to cancel

You've finished watching the one series you signed up for. The Showtime catalog overlaps heavily with Netflix, Max, or another service you already pay for. You're consolidating your streaming budget and need to cut one service. You signed up during a promotion and now face full price. Whatever your reason, your decision to cancel is valid-Tocancel supports your right to control your own subscriptions.

Understanding your Showtime subscription and where it lives

Before you cancel, you need to know exactly what you're paying for and where your subscription is managed.

Paramount+ tiers and how Showtime fits in

Showtime content is available through two Paramount+ subscription tiers in the United States. The Essential tier (ad-supported) includes a selection of Showtime titles and costs $5.99 to $7.99 per month. The Premium tier (ad-free) gives you full access to the entire Showtime catalog and costs $11.99 to $12.99 per month. If you subscribed directly through Paramount+ or through its website or mobile app, you're on one of these two tiers, and you'll cancel directly through your Paramount+ account.

Some subscribers access Showtime through third-party bundles instead. If you added Showtime as a channel through Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or Roku, your subscription is managed through that platform's account, not through Paramount+ directly. In these cases, you cancel the add-on through the third-party platform where you subscribed.

Check your most recent billing statement to see where the charge appears-this tells you exactly where to cancel.

Current pricing and annual plans

Pricing changes periodically and may vary based on promotions or your location. Always verify the exact charge on your billing statement before you cancel.

Your consumer rights and what the law protects

You have explicit rights under U.S. federal law to cancel any subscription service at any time.

The restore online shoppers confidence act (ROSCA) and your protection

The Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), mandates that subscription services must make cancellation as easy as signup. The law requires companies to provide clear, conspicuous terms before you're charged; to send you a reminder before each billing cycle; and to honor your cancellation request without unnecessary delay or deception.

Your legal position is clear: you can cancel your Showtime subscription at any time without penalty, and the cancellation must take effect before the next billing cycle charges you. If Paramount+ or your third-party platform makes cancellation difficult, charges you after you've canceled, or continues billing after your request, that violates federal law, and you have the right to dispute the charge with your bank or credit card issuer.

Tocancel emphasizes this because many subscribers don't realize they have this protection-companies sometimes count on silence. You don't have to call a phone number, sit on hold, or explain why you're leaving. You can cancel online, and you have the legal right to do so.

Your refund rights

Showtime and Paramount+ do not typically offer refunds for the unused portion of your billing cycle. However, if you cancel during a promotional period before the promotion ends, you may lose that discounted rate for the remainder of the cycle-check your subscription terms. If you are charged after you've successfully canceled, you have the right to dispute that charge with your bank or credit card company under the Fair Credit Billing Act.

Contact the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov if a company refuses to honor your cancellation or continues charging you after you've canceled.

How to cancel Showtime step by step

Cancellation steps depend on where you subscribed, so follow the path that matches your situation.

Cancel directly through paramount+ (website or app)

If you subscribed to Paramount+ directly through the Paramount+ website or mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Open the Paramount+ website (paramountplus.com) or launch the Paramount+ mobile app on your phone or tablet.
2. Sign in to your account using your email address and password.
3. Navigate to your Account settings. On the website, look for a user icon or profile menu in the top right corner; in the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select Account.
   • Some users see a Subscription & Billing section directly; others may need to tap or click Settings first.
4. Select Subscription or Subscription & Billing to view your active plan.
5. Look for a Cancel Subscription or Manage Subscription button. Click or tap it.
6. Read the cancellation confirmation screen carefully. Paramount+ may offer a discount to stay; you can decline it and proceed to cancel.
   • The system will confirm that your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.
7. Confirm the cancellation. You should receive a confirmation email within a few minutes.
8. Save or screenshot the confirmation email as proof of cancellation for your records.

Your access continues until the last day of your current billing cycle, then your subscription ends and billing stops.

Cancel a Showtime add-on through apple TV channels

If you added Showtime as a channel through Apple TV Channels, you manage the subscription through your Apple ID:

1. On an iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name at the top of the screen (Apple ID account holder).
3. Select Subscriptions.
4. Find and tap Showtime in the list of active subscriptions.
5. Tap Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Renewal.
   • Apple may ask you to confirm your reason for canceling; this is optional feedback, not a barrier to cancellation.
6. Confirm the cancellation. Your subscription will end at the renewal date.
7. Return to the Subscriptions screen to verify that Showtime now shows as Cancelled or Expired.

On Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select Subscriptions, find Showtime, and click Edit or Manage to cancel.

On Apple TV or other devices, use the Settings app to navigate to Accounts and Subscriptions, select your Apple ID, and follow the same steps.

Cancel a Showtime add-on through amazon prime video channels

If you subscribed to Showtime through Prime Video Channels, cancel through your Amazon account:

1. Visit amazon.com and sign in to your Amazon account.
2. Hover over or tap Account & Lists in the top right corner, then select Your Account.
3. Select Prime Video Settings or Prime Video Channels (depending on your view).
   • You may see a Subscriptions or Channels section; click or tap it.
4. Find Showtime in the list of active subscriptions or channels.
5. Click or tap the Showtime subscription to open its details page.
6. Look for a Cancel Channel Subscription, Cancel Showtime, or similar button.
7. Confirm the cancellation. Amazon will show you the exact date your access ends (usually the end of your current billing period).
8. Check your email for a confirmation message from Amazon.

You remain able to watch Showtime content until midnight on the cancellation date.

Cancel Showtime through roku

If you subscribed to Showtime through Roku:

1. Visit the Roku website (roku.com) or open the Roku mobile app.
2. Sign in to your Roku account.
3. Navigate to Subscriptions or Manage Subscriptions (usually under Account Settings).
4. Locate Showtime in your list of active subscriptions.
5. Select Cancel Subscription or Manage Subscription.
6. Confirm the cancellation and note the end date shown on screen.
7. Watch for a confirmation email from Roku within 24 hours.

What happens after you cancel

Once you've canceled, you don't lose access immediately-that's a key protection under federal law.

Your access period and final billing date

Your Showtime or Paramount+ access continues through the end of your current billing cycle. If you cancel on the 15th of the month but your renewal date is the 30th, you can watch until the 29th at 11:59 p.m. On the 30th, the renewal charge does not appear, and your account access ends automatically.

Do not pay for another subscription if you don't want to continue. Let the current cycle end naturally.

Verify the cancellation on your billing statement

Check your bank or credit card statement for the next billing cycle after your cancellation date. If the charge for Showtime or Paramount+ does not appear, your cancellation worked. If a charge does appear, contact Paramount+ or the relevant platform immediately with your confirmation email and request a refund or credit.

Tocancel recommends saving your cancellation confirmation email indefinitely. If a dispute arises, this email is proof that you canceled on a specific date.

Common mistakes to avoid when canceling

Canceling is straightforward, but a few missteps can delay the process or leave you confused.

Deleting the app instead of canceling the subscription

Removing the Paramount+ or Showtime app from your phone or tablet does not cancel your subscription. The app is just the way you watch; the subscription is the billing agreement underneath. You must cancel through the account settings or billing portal, not by deleting the app. After canceling, you can delete the app safely.

Canceling your paramount+ account instead of the subscription

Paramount+ allows you to cancel your subscription (which pauses billing) without deleting your account (which permanently removes your profile and history). If you choose to cancel the subscription, your account and watch history remain; you can resubscribe later if you wish. If you delete the account entirely, that data is gone. Unless you explicitly want a full account deletion, cancel the subscription only.

Assuming cancellation takes effect immediately

Cancellation is effective at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately. If you cancel on day one of your billing month, you still have access for the entire month. This is by design-you're not charged for a partial month. However, this also means you cannot request a refund for days you're not using the service once you've canceled.

Failing to confirm the cancellation

Always wait for a confirmation screen or email before you assume cancellation is complete. If you see a confirmation message on screen, take a screenshot. If you receive a confirmation email, save it. Do not rely on memory or assumption. These records protect you if a dispute arises later.

Checking your billing statement and disputing charges

After your cancellation date passes, monitor your statements to ensure no charges appear.

What to expect on your statement

The final Showtime or Paramount+ charge appears on the billing date before your cancellation takes effect. For example, if your cancellation date is the 30th and your renewal date is the 1st of each month, your last charge appears on the 1st before your access ends on the 30th. After that billing date, no further charges should appear.

If a charge appears after your cancellation date, contact Paramount+ or the relevant platform immediately with your cancellation confirmation email.

Disputing unauthorized charges

If Showtime or Paramount+ continues charging you after you've canceled, you have the right to dispute the charge with your bank or credit card company. Call the number on the back of your card, explain that you canceled the subscription but were charged anyway, and provide your cancellation confirmation email as evidence.

Your bank or credit card company can reverse the unauthorized charge and issue a refund within 5 to 10 business days. The Federal Trade Commission also accepts complaints about unauthorized subscription charges at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Tocancel's checklist for canceling Showtime

Use this checklist to ensure you've completed every step correctly.

When you're ready to cancel, tocancel is here to help

Canceling Showtime is your right, and it takes only five minutes if you know the correct steps. Whether you subscribed directly through Paramount+ or added Showtime as a channel through Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or Roku, you can cancel immediately and retain full access through the end of your current billing cycle.

You do not need to call customer service, explain why you're leaving, or accept a discount offer to stay. Federal law (the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act) ensures that cancellation is as easy as signup. If Paramount+ or any platform refuses your cancellation request or charges you after you've canceled, you have the right to dispute the charge with your bank and report the violation to the Federal Trade Commission.

For U.S. subscribers, Tocancel has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions, recover their money, and take back control of their billing. Visit Tocancel.com for additional resources, step-by-step guides for other streaming services, and support if your cancellation encounters any delays. Your decision to cancel is valid, and Tocancel is here to make sure the process is smooth.

Contact information for escalation

If you have trouble canceling or are charged after cancellation, escalate your complaint here:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): reportfraud.ftc.gov or 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
Paramount Global Customer Service: paramountplus.com/support
Your bank or credit card issuer: Call the number on the back of your card to dispute the charge

Tocancel also welcomes your feedback if you need help understanding your rights or completing your cancellation.