BET+ is a streaming service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and the BET Media Group, a subsidiary of Paramount Skydance Corporation's CBS Entertainment Group. The service was first announced on June 24, 2019, and launched on September 19, 2019.[2][3]
BET+ features both original films and television series from the BET program library and is the exclusive streaming home of programming produced by Tyler Perry, as part of BET's overall deal with him.[4] Will Packer and Tracy Oliver have also signed on to produce original programming for the service.[5][6]
BET+ was part of Viacom's 2017 turnaround strategy, which saw the company acquiring and investing into digital platforms.[7][8][9] Prior to the announcement of BET+, Viacom acquired the free streaming platform Pluto TV on March 4, 2019, and launched several channels branded after Viacom-owned cable networks and IPs, including BET-branded channels.[10][11][12]
History
In 2017, Viacom launched BET Play, which carried BET original content but was not available in the United States.[13][14] During that same year, Tyler Perry signed a multiyear production deal with Viacom.[15]
On June 24, 2019, BET+ was announced as a joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, set to launch in the fall of that year.[16] As part of his deal with BET, Perry has part ownership in the service.[17]
On September 9, 2019, an official launch date was announced for September 19, 2019, and announced Devin Griffin as general manager of the streaming service.[18] The service launched on September 19 that year.[19] BET+ accounted for half of subscriber growth and nearly all revenue growth for BET in 2021.[20]
On March 13, 2026, Paramount Skydance announced they had bought out Tyler Perry Studios' stake in the service. Paramount plans to shut down BET+ and fold it into Paramount+ in June 2026, with BET+'s programming moving to the BET Hub.[21]
Original programming
Drama
Comedy
Animation
Unscripted
Docuseries
Reality
Variety
Docuseries
Reality
Variety
Co-productions
These shows have been commissioned by BET+ in cooperation with a partner from another country.
Continuations
These shows have been picked up by BET+ for additional seasons after having aired previous seasons on another network.
Exclusive international distribution/Co-productions
These shows have been acquired and co-produced by BET+ for exclusive first-run release in the United States through deals with international partners.
Original films
Feature films
Stand-up comedy specials
Specials
Upcoming original programming
Drama
Comedy
Feature films
In development
External links
References
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- Nellie Andreeva. Paramount Buys Out Tyler Perry Stake in BET+, Will Fold Streamer into Paramount+ Deadline Hollywood, Penske Media Corporation, March 13, 2026, retrieved March 13, 2026^
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- Keisha Hatchett. Bigger Cancelled After 2 Seasons — Read BET+ Series Creator's Statement TVLine, December 13, 2021^
- Rosy Cordero. Ms. Pat Show Renewed For Sixth Season As Show Moves To Paramount+ Deadline Hollywood, March 26, 2026, retrieved March 26, 2026^
- BET+ Renews Darkly Comedic Original Series Average Joe Starring Deon Cole for Second Season BET, June 6, 2024^
- Rosy Cordero. Diarra From Detroit Renewed For Season 2 At BET+ Deadline Hollywood, April 28, 2025, retrieved May 2, 2025^
- Noel Ransome. Acclaimed CBC/BET drama The Porter will not receive a second season Toronto Star, February 23, 2023, retrieved February 28, 2023^
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- Rosy Cordero. 'Pose' Star Dyllón Burnside To Portray Dwen Curry In BET+ True Crime Biopic; D.B. Woodside & A.J. Johnson Also Star Deadline Hollywood, December 17, 2024, retrieved December 17, 2024^
- Rosy Corder. The Ms. Pat Show Renewed For Season 4 At BET+ As Patricia Williams Sets 2 More Shows In Development With Streamer Deadline Hollywood, May 30, 2023, retrieved May 30, 2023^