Disney has announced a price increase for its streaming services in the United States. The three services affected are Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The ad-supported Disney+ package will see a bump from $7.99 to $9.99 per month, while the ad-free package will increase from $13.99 to $15.99 per month.
This change will take effect on October 17, 2024, specifically for customers in the United States. This does not include the separate Disney+ Hotstar service in Thailand, which has already undergone a price increase.
During Disney’s recent earnings call, CEO Bob Iger confirmed plans to crack down on password sharing starting in September 2024, following in the footsteps of Netflix. This move has been successful for the streaming giant.
Source: Disney, Droid Life, The Verge
**TLDR: Disney is raising prices for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ in the United States starting October 17, 2024. The ad-supported and ad-free packages will see increases in monthly fees. Additionally, Disney plans to implement measures to prevent password sharing, following the lead of Netflix.**
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