Disney unveiled the new price point and launch date for their ad-supported Disney+ streaming service. This subscription service will launch in the U.S. on December 8 and will cost $7.99 a month. The children’s and preschool programming won’t contain any commercials.
On December 8, the Disney+ premium no-ads plans, which are now $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually, will increase to $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually.
The business also unveiled new, less expensive, basic subscriptions for the Disney Bundle that include Disney+ and Hulu for $9.99 a month.
-Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ for $12.99 per month
-Hulu + Live TV will launch a new basic (with commercials) plan for $69.99 per month. This service has incorporated Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ as part of a subscription since December.
“With our new ad-supported Disney+ offering and an expanded lineup of plans across our entire streaming portfolio, we will be providing greater consumer choice at a variety of price points to cater to the diverse needs of our viewers and appeal to an even broader audience,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution. “Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ feature unparalleled content and viewing experiences and offer the best value in streaming today, with over 100,000 movie titles, TV episodes, original shows, sports and live events collectively.”