Overview
- Users and editorial tests report that Disney+ in Germany now delivers a maximum of 1080p in standard dynamic range across devices, so even Premium subscribers are not receiving 4K or HDR.
- The Disney+ app no longer shows the on‑screen labels for “4K Ultra HD” and “HDR,” a change seen across smart TVs and streaming boxes.
- Legal actions tied to InterDigital — including past Munich court rulings on dynamic HDR and a recent Unitary Patent Court order affecting HEVC encoding — provide a plausible technical and legal reason for the removal.
- Disney has not issued a firm public statement explaining the change, and customer‑support responses have been inconsistent, with some agents calling it a temporary error and others saying features may be disabled.
- Consumer advocates recommend asking for a partial refund because paid Premium features are not being delivered, and the dispute follows earlier removals of Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and 3D from the German service.