Disney has announced another round of price increases for all of its popular streaming services. Starting later this year, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will all become more expensive—as will the bundle that gives you all three of those services at a discounted rate.
This round of price increases comes almost exactly a year after the last round and a year after Disney+ and Hulu began cracking down on password sharing.
Another price increase for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
These price increases will go into effect beginning October 17, 2024 for new and existing subscribers. The price increases affect all Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ standalone plans. The prices of Disney’s “Duo” bundled plans, however, are unchanged. Hulu plans with Live TV will also get more expensive. Here are the full details:
Subscription | Old Price | New Price |
Hulu with ads | $7.99 | $9.99 |
Hulu without ads | $17.99 | $18.99 |
Disney+ with ads | $7.99 | $9.99 |
Disney+ without ads | $13.99 | $15.99 |
ESPN+ | $10.99 | $11.99 |
Duo Basic: Disney+ and Hulu with ads | $9.99 | $9.99 |
Duo Premium: Disney+ and Hulu without ads | $19.99 | $19.99 |
Hulu + Live TV with ads | $76.99 | $82.99 |
Hulu + Live TV without ads | $89.99 | $95.99 |
While not mentioned in Disney’s press release, Variety reports that the Disney Bundle Trio plans will also get more expensive this year:
Subscription | Old Price | New Price |
Disney Bundle Trio Basic: Disney+ and Hulu with ads, ESPN+ | $14.99 | $16.99 |
Disney Bundle Trio Premium: Disney+ and Hulu without ads, ESPN+ | $24.99 | $26.99 |
Disney has also announced a pair of new perks for subscribers in an attempt to offset these price increases. First, Disney says that all Disney+ subscribers will have access to ABC News Live, a 24/7 streaming news channel, starting on September 4.
There are also new curated playlists rolling out later this year. Alisa Bowen, President, Disney+, explained:
“Playlists are the latest example of how we’re providing the best value and experience for our subscribers every time they open Disney+. 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.”
Are you willing to pay more for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, or have you reached your limit? Let us know down in the comments.
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