Disney raises prices for Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions

Summarised from 6 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 01:50 · Archive

Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu, with ad-free Disney+ rising by 13 per cent.

Disney is increasing prices for both Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions across most plans and bundles. The ad-free Disney+ plan will rise by 13 per cent, making it more expensive than Netflix's equivalent offering. Price increases for new subscribers take effect immediately, while existing subscribers' rates will rise next month. This marks the sixth consecutive year of price rises for these services. The move reflects broader industry trends towards 'streamflation', as streaming services worldwide raise costs amid rising operational expenses.

How it is being reported

• Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks It may not be quite as politically buzzy as the price of gasoline or eggs, but another household expense is going up for millions of people. Disney has brought the price-gouging experience of its theme park home again by raising the prices of most iterations and bundles of its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Whether you pay to watch them with or without ads, separately or bundled together, you’re probably getting a price hike of a couple of bucks per month. The few…The Guardian · 24 Sept, 15:04
• Disney announces new Disney+ and Hulu price hikes — but they won't affect everyone yetDisney+ and Hulu prices are rising for the sixth year in a row — but not everyone will be affected yet.TechRadar · 24 Sept, 10:30
• Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profitsThe Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix's.Ars Technica · 23 Sept, 22:18
• Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.CBS News · 23 Sept, 19:59
• Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflationDisney is raising the prices of Disney+ and Hulu as streaming costs continue to rise across the industry.TechCrunch · 23 Sept, 19:06
• Disney reportedly hiking Disney+, Hulu subscriptions — here’s how much more you’ll have to payThe monthly price of ad-free Disney+ will rise by 13%.New York Post · 23 Sept, 17:11

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