Fans that watch their favorite Marvel and Star Wars shows on the Disney+ streaming service will have to pay more. Disney has announced a price hike is happening, which is the fourth time since the streaming service launched in 2019.
Disney is also raising the subscription cost for Hulu and ESPN+:
- Disney+ ad-supported tier rises by $2 to $9.99
- Disney+ ad-free tier will rise by $2 to $15.99
- Hulu ad-supported tier rises by $2 to $9.99 per month
- Hulu ad-free plan is rising by $1 to $18.99 per month
- Disney+ and Hulu bundle Duo Basic ad-supported rises $1 to $10.99 per month
- Disney+ and Hulu bundle Duo Premium ad-free remains the same at $19.99 per month
- Hulu With Live (includes ad-supported tiers of Hulu, Disney+) will rise by $6 per month to $82.99
- Hulu With Live (includes ad-free tiers of Hulu, Disney+) also rises $6 per month to $95.99
- ESPN+ rises $1 to $11.99 per month
- Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ basic plan rises $2 to $16.99
- Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ premium plan rises $2 to $26.99 a month
Price hikes are effective Oct. 17.
There is also the newly announced Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle for $16.99/month with ads and $29.99/month without ads.
To go with the price hikes, Disney has also announced it is adding “continuous playlists” starting Sept. 4.
Here is the official info:
Disney+ to Introduce Continuous Playlists in U.S. Beginning on September 4
Disney+ announced today it is adding continuous playlists to its core subscription on-demand offering in the U.S. Beginning September 4, ABC News Live and a playlist focused on preschool content will be available to all subscribers, with four additional curated playlists to follow later this fall.
This new feature bolsters the Disney+ offering, ahead of updated pricing for various plans later this year, providing subscribers with both a live and on-demand streaming experience that will continue to grow throughout the year.
“Playlists are the latest example of how we’re providing the best value and experience for our subscribers every time they open Disney+,” Alisa Bowen, President, Disney+, said. “Whether it’s news, kids’ content, popular genres, hit TV shows or blockbuster films, there will be something for everyone in a lean-back viewing experience based on seasonality and interest.”
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, all Disney+ subscribers will have access to ABC News Live, a 24/7 multi-award winning, premium streaming news channel for live newscasts, breaking news, live events and in-depth special reports.
Additionally, subscribers will receive a playlist focused on preschool content featuring TV series and shorts available on Disney+ including Sofia the First, The Lion Guard, Puppy Dog Pals, and Minnie’s Bow-Toons.
Later this fall, four additional curated playlists will initially roll out to Premium subscribers, featuring Disney+ content that will be refreshed monthly, including:
- Seasonal Content — a collection of seasonal-themed content from across the Disney+ catalog
- Epic Stories — a compilation of action-packed stories from marquee brands and franchises, including Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
- Throwbacks — a destination for nostalgic pop culture content
- Real Life — a lineup of traditional documentaries, biopics, and true stories
With this growing offering, and new ways to enjoy your favorite Disney+ content, Disney subscription plans remain among the best values in streaming today. Beginning October 17, 2024, the new pricing for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ ad-supported and ad-free plans in the U.S. will be:
