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Disney+ Prices to Rise Again in October as U.S. Plans and Bundles Get Costlier

The fourth straight annual increase underscores Disney's push to lift streaming revenue through tiered pricing.

Overview

  • Starting Oct. 21, Disney+ with ads will cost $11.99 per month and the ad‑free Premium plan will be $18.99, with the annual Premium rising to $189.99.
  • Many bundles increase by $2–$3, including Disney+ and Hulu with ads to $12.99 and the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select bundle to $19.99, while the ad‑free Disney+ and Hulu bundle stays at $19.99.
  • Hulu’s ad‑supported plan will move to $11.99 per month and ESPN Select will increase to $12.99, with Hulu’s ad‑free tier holding at $18.99.
  • Disney posted the new pricing on customer support pages and its site, as the changes arrive following the Jimmy Kimmel suspension controversy and reported subscriber cancellations.
  • In the U.K., the annual Standard plan will increase from £89.90 to £99.90 on Sept. 30, with notices urging renewals before the higher rate takes effect.