Disney at this time mentioned that it’s going to quickly mix Disney+ and Hulu into one streaming service, with a unified app to be out there in a beta capability subsequent month.
Disney CEO Bob Iger first introduced plans to merge Hulu and Disney+ right into a single app earlier this 12 months. The app will first be supplied to those that subscribe to the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, offering these clients with one app to entry all their content material. Proper now, Disney gives a mixed bundle that options Disney+ and Hulu, however subscribers must obtain two separate apps. Pricing for the app has not been introduced, however the present ad-supported Hulu and Disney+ bundle prices $9.99 monthly, whereas the model with out advertisements prices $19.99 monthly.
Throughout at this time’s fourth quarter earnings name, Iger confirmed that Disney is on monitor to roll out the unified app in the USA beginning in December, with an official launch to observe in spring 2024.
Disney earlier this month mentioned that it’s going to pay Comcast over $8 billion to buy Comcast’s Hulu shares, which might see Disney being the only proprietor of Hulu and can permit for the mixed app.
Disney in October elevated the worth of each Disney+ and Hulu in an effort to usher in extra income. Advert-free Disney+ is now priced at $13.99 monthly, whereas ad-free Hulu prices $17.99 monthly.
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