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BET+ is an SVOD service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and Paramount Streaming, a division of Paramount Global. The service 🛡 was first announced on June 24, 2024 and launched on September 19, 2024.[2][3] BET+ features both original films and television series 🛡 from the BET program library and will be the exclusive home of programming produced by Tyler Perry as part of 🛡 BET's overall deal with Perry.[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 2024 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, 2024 and launched several channels 🛡 branded after Viacom-owned cable networks and IPs, including BET-branded channels.[10][11][12] History [ edit ] Original BET+ logo from September 2024 to November 🛡 2024. |