Free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV is celebrating its second anniversary in Canada this month with impressive growth. The service is a subsidiary of media giant Paramount.
The platform now has 243 channels (double its launch offering) and more than 50,000 hours of free live and on-demand content, including movies, shows, news, and music.
Pluto TV is now Canada’s most popular free advertising-supported streaming television (FAST) service, according to data from Media Technology Monitor, from December 3, 2024.
“Canadians are clearly and consistently connecting with Pluto TV’s diverse content offering,” said Katrina Kowalski, SVP Content Strategy & Acquisitions, Pluto TV International, in a statement.
Pluto TV’s popularity is soaring, with Canadians streaming 1.7 billion viewing minutes per month, up 40% from last year. The service is especially connecting with younger audiences, as viewers aged 18-49 now make up more than half of Pluto TV’s audience.
Pluto TV continues to expand its lineup with new partnerships and holiday specials such as:
- CBC Local News Channels: New CBC News Toronto, CBC News BC, and Radio-Canada INFO channels bring local and up-to-the-minute Canadian news.
- NBCUniversal Shows: New classics include Will & Grace, The A-Team, Becker, and Quantum Leap.
Here are the Pluto TV Holiday Specials:
- Season’s Greetings Category features holiday movies like Christmas at Dollywood and Love in Winterland.
- Pluto TV Advent Calendar reveals a new holiday movie every night until December 25.
- Pluto TV Kids Movie Club runs from December 23 to January 5, offering kid-friendly movies all day.
- MTV On Tour! Channel: Taylor Swift’s music videos from all her Eras are streaming until January 3.
Pluto TV is completely free—no subscriptions required. Canadians can stream on the Pluto TV website, the app (available for iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, and more), or on mobile devices.
