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Disney+ to Replace Star With Hulu Globally on Oct. 8

Disney frames the switch as a consolidation move to simplify its streaming business.

Overview

  • Hulu will become the general‑entertainment brand inside Disney+, replacing Star across international markets including Mexico and Latin America.
  • General‑entertainment and mature titles will move into a Hulu tab within Disney+, with existing parental controls and PIN‑protected profiles unchanged.
  • The update is a rebranding and section reorganization within Disney+, not the launch of a separate paid service.
  • The shift continues Disney’s multi‑year integration strategy following the 2024 consolidation of Star+ content and ESPN into Disney+.
  • Separately from the rebrand, U.S. Disney+ prices will rise on October 21, 2025, and outlets report no new Mexico price changes tied to the Hulu rollout.