Streaming > Streaming TV, Movies, & More What Was the CNN+ Streaming Service? Everything you need to know about CNN's defunct deep-dive news service By Jeremy Laukkonen Jeremy Laukkonen Facebook Twitter Writer Shoreline Community College Jeremy Laukkonen is automotive and tech writer for numerous major trade publications. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles . lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 21, 2022 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article Expand Jump to a Section What Content Could You Watch on CNN+? CNN+ vs. CNN What Happened to CNN+? Frequently Asked Questions This article explains the obsolete CNN+ streaming service, including why it shut down and where its content went. What Content Could You Watch on CNN+? CNN+ featured a slate of shows, movies, and documentaries. It also included on-demand access to a lot of CNN’s non-news content, including shows like Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, and United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. In addition to on-demand shows, movies, and documentaries, you could watch live programming on CNN+. Unlike other streaming services with only pre-produced, on-demand content, CNN+ featured about eight to 12 hours of live programming each day. This live content was unique to the CNN+ service, and it's not broadcast on the CNN cable channel. How Was CNN+ Different From CNN? While CNN+ was a streaming service from CNN and featured similar content, the streaming service and cable channel are totally separate. CNN’s regular live news programming is not available on CNN+, as CNN+ has its own live programming instead. The live programming on CNN+ focused more on deep-dives of timely subjects than repeating the same live news already on CNN What Happened to CNN+? CNN+ launched on March 29, 2022. However, it shut down a month later, on April 30, 2022. The official reason for its end was that owner Warner Bros. Discovery ultimately wants to offer a single streaming service with all of its content on it. A lot of the CNN+ original content relocated to a "CNN Originals" hub on Discovery+ in August 2022. This section includes many docuseries, Headline News originals, and CNN Films offerings. FAQ What channel is CNN? On TVs, CNN's channel varies by operator and cable provider. On a streaming service that includes CNN, such as YouTube TV, search for CNN in the channel lineup. What channel is CNN on DirecTV? On DirecTV, CNN is channel 202 and 1202 (VOD). What channel is CNN on Dish Network? On Dish Network, CNN is channel 200 and 9436. What channel is CNN on Verizon FiOS? On Verizon FiOS, CNN is channel 100 (SD) and 600 (HD). What streaming service has CNN? You can watch CNN via several streaming services, including Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, AT&T TV, and YouTube TV. To watch CNN on Roku, subscribe to a streaming service that offers CNN. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit