Disney has announced significant pricing changes for its streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. During the third quarter earnings call, CEO Bob Iger introduced a new bundle offering Hulu and Disney+ at a discounted rate but also revealed price increases for all three services. Starting on October 12, the ad-free plans for Disney+ and Hulu will rise from $10.99 to $13.99 and $14.99 to $17.99, respectively. Ad-supported plans will remain unchanged. ESPN+ subscription prices will increase from $9.99 to $10.99. The Hulu + Live TV offering will also see a $7 increase. Disney plans to extend its ad-supported plan to international markets, with price increases coming in December. The company also aims to curb password sharing by implementing measures in 2024.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Disney has announced significant pricing changes for its streaming platforms including Disney+,
00:07 Hulu, and ESPN+.
00:09 During the third quarter earnings call, CEO Bob Iker introduced a new bundle offering
00:13 Hulu and Disney+ at a discounted rate, but also revealed price increases for all three
00:17 services.
00:18 Starting on October 12th, the ad-free plans for Disney+ and Hulu will rise from $10.99
00:23 to $13.99 and from $14.99 to $17.99, respectively.
00:27 Ad-supported plans will remain unchanged.
00:30 ESPN+ subscription prices will increase from $9.99 to $10.
00:34 The Hulu and live TV offering will also see a $7 increase and Disney plans to extend its
00:38 ad-supported plans to international markets.
00:41 The price increase is coming in December.
00:42 For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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