Disney+, Hulu Raise Monthly Pricing on Streaming Plans in U.S. Again
Anime News Network • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disney+ increased its monthly subscription prices, raising the ad-supported tier from $11.99 to $12.49 and the ad-free Premium tier from $18.99 to $21.49, with similar hikes for Hulu subscriptions.
- Bundle prices also rose, including the Disney+ and Hulu Premium ad-free bundle from $19.99 to $21.99, and the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select Premium bundle from $29.99 to $32.99.
- New subscription prices took effect immediately, while existing subscribers will see the changes starting October 21.
- Disney+ plans to launch a unified app integrating both Disney+ and Hulu services in 2026, although the platforms will continue to operate as standalone services.
- Disney now fully owns Hulu after acquiring Comcast's stake in 2023, enabling broader content sharing such as anime streaming on both Disney+ and Hulu for subscribers of both services.
