Disney+ to launch ad-supported subscription tier in the U.S.

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Disney+ is set to bring in its much-anticipated ad-supported subscription offering in the United States. This gives more choice to consumers than ever before. The launch makes a new comprehensive slate of subscription plans available to customers across Disney+, Hulu, the Disney Bundle, and ESPN+. It gives viewers the ultimate flexibility to choose an option that best suits their needs.

Kareem Daniel, Chairman of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, said that with an expanded line-up of plans, and the new ad-supported Disney+ offering, Disney is set to provide more choices to consumers at a variety of price points. This will cater to the diverse needs of its viewers and even appeal to a broader audience. ESPN+ and Hulu feature unparalleled viewing experience and exclusive content and offer the best value in the streaming sector, which includes collectively over hundred-thousand movies, TV episodes, sports, original shows, and live events.

The new plan details and prices for Disney’s D2C streaming services as of December 8 (except where noted) in the U.S. will be as follows:

Standalone plans (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+)

PlatformPlan typePrice (monthly)Price (annual)
Disney+Basic (with ads)$7.99N/A
Disney+Premium (no ads)$10.99$109.99
HuluBasic (with ads) *$7.99$79.99
HuluPremium (no ads) *$14.99N/A
ESPN+With ads **$9.99$99.99
ESPN+UFC Pay-per-view **$74.99 (Per Event)N/A
ESPN+UFC Pay-per-view + Annual **N/A$124.98

*Effective as of October 10, 2022
** Effective as of August 23, 2022 (Previously Announced)

Disney Bundle Plans

Plan typePlatformsPrice (monthly)
Basic (with ads)Disney+, Hulu$9.99
Basic (with ads)Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+$12.99
Legacy***Disney+ (No Ads), Hulu (with ads), ESPN+ (with ads)$14.99
PremiumDisney+ (no ads), Hulu (no ads), ESPN+ (with ads)$19.99

*** Existing subscribers only

Hulu + Live TV Plans

Plan typePlatformsPrice (monthly)
Basic (With Ads)Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+$69.99
Legacy***Disney+ (no ads), Hulu (with ads), ESPN+ (with ads)$74.99
PremiumDisney+ (no ads), Hulu (no ads), ESPN+ (with ads)$82.99

*** Existing subscribers only

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