From Engadget · Lawrence Bonk · · 1m 30s
Disney+ and Hulu prices rise again
Disney raises streaming prices for the fourth time in four years, with Disney+ ad-free hitting $21.50 monthly.
In brief
Disney raises streaming prices for the fourth time in four years, with Disney+ ad-free hitting $21.50 monthly. Disney raised Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices, with the ad-free Disney+ version climbing to $21.50 per month, marking the fourth increase in four years. Originally reported by Engadget.
Disney raises streaming prices
Disney is raising prices on Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions, according to Bloomberg. The ad-free Disney+ version is going up to $21.50 per month, a thirteen percent increase.
Bundle prices also climbing
The ad-free bundle including both Disney+ and Hulu is rising by two dollars to twenty two dollars per month. The ad-supported bundle with both services stays at thirteen dollars monthly.
Ad-supported plans also increase
Disney+ with ads is going up to twelve point fifty a month from twelve dollars. Hulu with ads is also increasing to twelve point fifty per month.
Changes take effect today
The new prices go into effect today, September twenty-third, twenty twenty-six. New customers will see the increases reflected in their next bill.
Fourth increase in four years
This is the fourth price increase for Disney+ and its various bundles in four years. The article notes it's now a yearly occurrence that subscribers must accept.
Content cuts amid price hikes
Disney+ keeps cutting content while raising prices. Daredevil: Born Again's third season in twenty twenty-seven will be its last, and no other live-action Marvel shows are announced.
The takeaway
Disney raised Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices, with the ad-free Disney+ version climbing to $21.50 per month, marking the fourth increase in four years.
