How Much Disney+ Will Cost You From December 2022
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Along with the launch of Disney’s ad-supported plan of Disney+ on December 8, it announced the existing ad-free plan would also have a price increase alongside a rename to Disney+ Premium.
With over 220 million subscribers, Disney is also increasing its Disney Bundle pricing which includes ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+.
Why Is the Price of Disney+ Increasing?
With only one subscription plan at the moment, Disney+ aims to introduce more choice to its consumers with its new ad-supported subscription service, known as Disney+ Basic, making it anothersubscription service with ad optionsin favor of more affordable plans. There won’t be an annual payment option, but instead, there will be wider flexibility across Disney+ and the Disney Bundle.
In a post onThe Walt Disney Company’s website, Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution explained the different price plans would offer more appeal to a broader audience.
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. 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.
Disney+ Price Increase From December
Currently, in the US, Disney+ costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually. That’s cheaper than many of the service’s competitors like Netflix ($9.99/mo), Amazon Prime ($12.99/mo), and HBO Max ($9.99/mo).
However, come December, the ad-free tier of Disney+ is increasing to $10.99 per month and will become Disney+ Premium, which will be pricier than Netflix and may force some subscribers tochoose between Netflix and Disney+. At the same time, an ad-supported tier is being introduced called Disney+ Basic at $7.99 per month, the same price as the current ad-free plan.
Kids and preschool programming that display child-friendly content only will not receive any ads.
Disney Bundle Pricing Is Going Up Too
Unsurprisingly, as Disney owns Hulu with a 67% stake in the company, Hulu is also expecting a price hike on 21 August 2025.
Its current ad-free plan at $12.99 per month will increase to $14.99 per month, while its ad-supported plan will increase to $7.99, an additional $1 per month from its current $6.99 per month charge.
The ESPN+ subscription service will also cost more from 23 August, costing $9.99 per month ($99.99 annually) for its ad-supported plan, $74.99 per event for UFC PPV, and $124.98 annually for UFC PPV + Annual.
But that’s not all—Disney Bundle plans are also going to cost more, however, it’s a little more complicated since existing subscribers (known as legacy users) will receive different pricing than new subscribers. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from the new Disney Bundle subscription plans:
On December 8, there will also be changes to the Hulu+ Live TV plans:
There’s no official word on how long the ads will last, or how often they will appear on services with new ad-supported plans.
Ad-Based Disney+ Is Coming
Whether you’re a new or existing Disney+ subscriber, the upcoming Disney+ price changes will be introduced on December 8, 2022.
Although Hulu and ESPN+’s plans will experience a price increase before then, Disney+ subscribers will need to prepare for the new pricing plans by the end of the year.
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