The cost of streaming services Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ has been increased by Disney.

The cost of streaming services Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ has been increased by Disney.
The cost of streaming services Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ has been increased by Disney.
  • From mid-October, the monthly cost of most plans for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will increase by $1 to $2.
  • Disney is encouraging its customers to purchase bundles as a way to maximize their value while also raising prices.

is raising prices on its streaming platforms.

From October, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will have an additional cost of $1 to $2 per month for most plans. Hulu's live TV plans will cost an extra $6 per month.

Disney+ basic and premium will be priced at $9.99 and $15.99, respectively. Hulu with ads will cost $9.99 monthly, while Hulu without ads will cost $18.99 per month. ESPN+, which features ads, will cost $11.99 per month.

Disney is encouraging its customers to purchase bundles as a way to maximize their value while also raising prices.

Disney has recently announced that it will increase the price of its existing bundle of Disney+ and Hulu, with ads, by $1 to $10.99 per month, while the same bundle without ads will remain unchanged at $19.99 per month.

Disney has partnered with to offer a bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and Max. The bundle will be available for $16.99 with ads and $29.99 commercial-free. This partnership offers a 38% savings compared to purchasing the services separately.

Disney aims to attract subscribers with ABC News Live and a preschool playlist, available to all starting September 4, and plans to launch four more curated playlists for premium subscribers, according to a release on Tuesday.

Disney+ is constantly improving the value and experience of its subscribers through playlists, as stated by Alisa Bowen, the streaming platform's president, in a news release.

Disney reports its fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday.

by Justine Fisher

Business News