Premium channels 

Do you love hit movies, original series & live sports events? Then get ready to be entertained because Optimum offers the hottest premium channels.

Max

Stream the most talked about shows and movies featuring the worlds of HBO, the DC Universe, Harry Potter and beyond.

Your Max subscription includes access to the Max app, HBO Channels and On Demand.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is the ultimate destination for all your entertainment needs. In addition to award-winning SHOWTIME programming like Yellowjackets and The Chi, groundbreaking documentaries and star-studded movies, you can get select critically-acclaimed Paramount+ originals like Halo and Mayor of Kingstown, plus fan favorites like Star Trek: Discovery. There’s something to fit every mood and moment.

A subscription includes Paramount+ with SHOWTIME East & West channels, SHOWTIME multi-plex channels, plus Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand.

STARZ®

From visionary original series to hit movies, STARZ® brings diverse perspectives to life through bold storytelling. Plus, watch anytime with STARZ® On Demand.

Cinemax®

Cinemax® offers bold, supercharged shows and big hit movies every week that will keep you on the edge of your seat- all year long. High octane thrills, irreverent comedy and non-stop action are all yours. Cinemax On Demand® is included free with your Cinemax® subscription.

STARZ ENCORE

Your favorite entertainment lives on STARZ ENCORE℠, with a mix of classic movies, today's biggest hits and some of the most captivating series STARZ has to offer. Plus, watch anytime with Starz ENCORE℠ On Demand.

The Movie Channel®

The Movie Channel® is all the movie stuff you crave and more, offering edge-of-your-seat action flicks, hilarious comedies, intense dramas, memorable classics and enticing adult features. Plus, watch anytime with The Movie Channel On Demand®.

Optimum offers several premium channel options, including Max (which includes HBO channels and the Max app), Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (including SHOWTIME channels and access to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME app), STARZ, Cinemax, STARZ ENCORE, and The Movie Channel. Availability might vary based on your package.

The monthly cost varies by premium channel. Prices are subject to change and may differ based on promotions or location. Some higher-tier TV packages, like Premier TV, include several premium channels.

You can typically add premium channels when signing up for Optimum TV, by managing your account online, or by calling Optimum directly (the premium channels page lists specific numbers like 866-213-6604 for Max and 866-218-1783 for others). They can also be added during the checkout process when selecting your TV package.

Yes, often it does. For example, subscribing to Max through Optimum includes access to the Max app. Subscribing to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME includes access to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME app. You can also use your Optimum login for TV Everywhere apps corresponding to channels in your subscription.

Premium channels are your destination for some of the best premium channel TV, providing access to popular movies, acclaimed original series, documentaries, and sometimes sports or special events, often without commercials. You can find many of the best TV shows on premium and best TV series on premium networks like Max (for HBO content), Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (for SHOWTIME and select Paramount+ originals), STARZ, and Cinemax, alongside extensive movie libraries.

Yes, some packages include premium channels. For instance, the Optimum Premier TV package typically includes Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, STARZ ENCORE, and Cinemax. The Optimum Select TV package often includes STARZ ENCORE. Check the specific details of each TV package.

Yes, subscribing to a primary premium service typically includes access to its corresponding On Demand library (e.g., Max On Demand, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand, Cinemax On Demand). A subscription to at least Broadcast Basic TV is required.