September 24, 2025 in Entertainment

DISNEY TO RAISE PRICES ON SEVERAL STREAMING SERVICES

Disney is increasing the prices of its streaming services, following the trend of competitors like Apple, Netflix, and Comcast-owned Peacock, who have also raised their subscription costs. Effective October 21, Disney+’s ad-supported plan will rise from $9.99 to $11.99 per month, while the ad-free plan will increase from $15.99 to $18.99.

The bundled Disney+ and Hulu plan with ads will go from $10.99 to $12.99 per month, and the ad-free version will cost $19.99. Additionally, the package including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select with ads will increase from $16.99 to $19.99 per month, while the ad-free option will rise from $26.99 to $29.99.

Disney reported adding 1.8 million subscribers to Disney+ in the third quarter, reaching 128 million total subscribers.

According to Nielsen, 46% of Americans now watch TV and movies on streaming platforms, compared to 23% on cable and 19% on traditional networks, highlighting the growing dominance of streaming services amid rising costs.



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