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Disney+ to Raise Prices on Oct. 21, Lifting Standalone Plans and Several Bundles

The update reflects an industry shift toward higher per‑user revenue with ad‑supported tiers.

Overview

  • Disney has updated its Price and Plans support page to detail new rates that take effect on October 21.
  • Standalone monthly prices move from $9.99 to $11.99 with ads and from $15.99 to $18.99 ad‑free, with the annual plan rising from $159.99 to $189.99.
  • Bundle increases include Disney+ and Hulu with ads from $10.99 to $12.99, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select with ads from $16.99 to $19.99, and the Select Premium no‑ads tier from $26.99 to $29.99; a legacy Premium bundle without ads on Disney+ goes from $21.99 to $24.99.
  • Some bundles are not increasing, including the Disney+ Hulu Bundle Premium, the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle, and the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Premium.
  • The move tracks broader streaming price hikes, and Hulu’s ad‑supported standalone plan will also rise to $11.99 on October 21 while its ad‑free tier remains $18.99.