Disney+ pricing to increase for subscribers in the U.S. and ad-tier launch to expand to Europe and Canada

Aug 09, 2023 in "Disney+"

Posted: Wednesday August 9, 2023 5:12pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Following the ad-tier launch in the U.S., today, Disney+ announced an ad-supported offering will be available in select markets across Europe and in Canada beginning November 1 alongside price increases for subscribers in the U.S.

Disney+ pricing will be increased for viewers in the U.S. and there will also be a new ad-free bundled subscription plan, starting September 6, featuring Disney+ Premium and Hulu (No Ads) for $19.99/month.

The new Disney+ and Hulu Bundle ad-free plan launching on September 6 adds another option to the line-up of subscription plans. Beginning October 12, the new pricing for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ ad-supported and ad-free plans in the U.S. include:

“The strong momentum of our ad-supported plans in the U.S. demonstrates the importance of providing consumers with choice, flexibility and value,” said Joe Earley, President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment.“We are excited to expand that offering in more markets across the globe, including in Europe and Canada, and to launch a new premium duo bundle of ad-free Disney+ and Hulu this Fall, as we take steps toward making extensive Hulu content available via Disney+ later this year for Bundle subscribers.”

Internationally, Disney+ will launch a new Standard tier, as well as Standard with Ads in select European markets and Canada. The new ad-supported plans start at £4.99/€5.99 month in EMEA and $7.99/month in Canada. Existing subscribers in applicable markets will remain in the Premium tier with No Ads when their subscription price increases in December, unless they opt to switch into one of the new lower-priced plans.

The ad-supported, Standard and Premium plans in select European markets and Canada offer access to the Disney+ content library and key product features including:

  • Exclusive Originals & Library Content: A collection of thousands of award-winning titles across films, documentaries, TV series, and shorts, all in one place
  • Profiles: Ability to create multiple profiles per account, with the option to set profile PINs and content ratings by profile through Parental Controls
  • Concurrent Viewing: Stream on up to four supported devices simultaneously, depending on your plan
  • High-Quality Video Formats: Depending on your plan, formats include 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, Full HD, HDR10, and Expanded Aspect Ratio with IMAX Enhanced where supported
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Disney Irish11 days ago

Well don't cleave too hard, you'll have nothing left.... ;)

Indy_UK12 days ago

The linear channels make sense, I’d have Star Wars on in the background running while cleaning the house

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