Disney at present stated that it’ll quickly mix Disney+ and Hulu into one streaming service, with a unified app to be obtainable 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 prospects 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 per 30 days, whereas the model with out advertisements prices $19.99 per 30 days.
Throughout at present’s fourth quarter earnings name, Iger confirmed that Disney is on observe 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 stated that it’ll pay Comcast over $8 billion to buy Comcast’s Hulu shares, which might see Disney being the only real proprietor of Hulu and can enable for the mixed app.
Disney in October elevated the value of each Disney+ and Hulu in an effort to herald extra income. Advert-free Disney+ is now priced at $13.99 per 30 days, whereas ad-free Hulu prices $17.99 per 30 days.
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