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Disney Sets Oct. 21 Price Hikes for Disney+, Hulu and Bundles

Disney says the October adjustments were scheduled months ago as part of its streaming profit goals.

Overview

  • Disney+ will cost $11.99 per month with ads (up $2) and $18.99 for the ad-free Premium tier (up $3), with the annual Premium plan rising $30 to $189.99.
  • Hulu’s ad-supported plan increases to $11.99 per month, while Hulu’s ad-free tier stays at $18.99; ESPN Select rises $1 to $12.99.
  • Bundle changes include Disney+ and Hulu with ads at $12.99, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Select with ads at $19.99, and the no-ads Disney+ and Hulu plus ads on ESPN Select at $29.99, while ESPN Unlimited bundles remain unchanged.
  • Bundles that include HBO Max increase by $3 to $19.99 with ads and $32.99 without ads, and Disney notes a full list of updated prices on its support pages.
  • Subscriber notifications began Tuesday, marking a fourth straight year of U.S. streaming price increases; Disney says the plan is unrelated to the recent Jimmy Kimmel suspension as outlets report elevated cancellations.