Paramount+ is rolling out an exciting slate of fresh content this February, featuring a mix of star-studded events, gripping original series, and beloved movies. Among the highlights are the live broadcast of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the U.S. debut of the British dark comedy Can You Keep a Secret?, and the milestone 50th season of the reality hit Survivor.
Major Events and Premieres
The month starts with the 68th Annual Grammy Awards airing live from Los Angeles. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony features performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, and Pharrell Williams, among others. This prestigious music event is available to stream live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, with on-demand access for Essential tier members the next day.
A comedy debuting mid-month is Can You Keep a Secret?, arriving on Paramount+ after its UK premiere on BBC. The series stars Dawn French as a matriarch involved in faking her husband’s death to claim insurance money. The show explores family dynamics and dark humor through the perspective of their flustered son, whose wife is a local police officer.
On February 25, Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans launches its historic 50th season. Returning favorites meet new players in a unique format where fans influence key gameplay elements. Hosted by Jeff Probst and set in Fiji, this quarter-century celebration features 24 competitors and a special three-hour premiere.
Original Series and Weekly New Episodes
Paramount+ also introduces several new originals and premieres new seasons for existing favorites:
- Old Guy (exclusive streaming debut)
- Coldwater (final season on Showtime)
- Wild Boys: Strangers in Town (new original drama)
- Dreaming Whilst Black Season 2 (Showtime series)
- CIA (new CBS drama)
- DMV Season 1 (mid-season premiere)
- FBI Season 8 (mid-season premiere)
- The Neighborhood Season 8 (mid-season premiere)
- Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2 (mid-season premiere)
- Ghosts Season 5 (mid-season premiere)
- Matlock Season 2 (mid-season premiere)
- Elsbeth Season 3 (mid-season premiere)
- Boston Blue Season 1 (mid-season premiere)
- Fire Country Season 4 (mid-season premiere)
- Sheriff Country Season 1 (mid-season premiere)
Weekly episodes continue for popular series such as School Spirits (Season 3), Canada Shore, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, maintaining a steady stream of content for viewers.
Noteworthy Movie Additions
A vast catalog of movies arrives on Paramount+ including acclaimed titles and fan favorites:
- Almost Famous
- American Beauty
- Bridget Jones’s Diary and its sequels
- Call Me By Your Name
- Cinema Paradiso
- Face/Off
- Grease and Grease 2
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- Roman Holiday
- Shakespeare in Love
- Sixteen Candles
- The Godfather trilogy
- The Virgin Suicides
Additionally, the platform debuts UFC Unleashed and UFC Ultimate Knockouts seasons, plus other engaging drama and comedy films to enrich its library.
Sporting Events on Paramount+
Sports fans will find a variety of live events across multiple disciplines:
- Boxing bouts including Zuffa Boxing and UFC Fight Nights
- NCAA men’s basketball matchups such as Purdue vs. Maryland and UCLA vs. Michigan
- UEFA Women’s Champions League fixtures and UEFA Champions League knockout rounds
- English Football League, Serie A, and Scottish Professional Football League competitions
- PGA Tour tournaments including the Farmers Insurance Open and The Genesis Invitational
- Carabao Cup semifinals featuring Arsenal vs. Chelsea and Manchester City vs. Newcastle United
- PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge contests
- Sailing events including the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
These high-profile broadcasts offer fans broad coverage of current sports action throughout the month.
Paramount+ continues to expand its offerings with diverse new series, exclusive events, classic films, and comprehensive sports coverage. Viewers have a robust lineup to enjoy on the platform, meeting varying tastes and preferences across genres.
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