Disney Is Raising Streaming Prices to as Much as $19 a Month.
Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Buckley, Thomas 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Walt Disney Co.'s decision to increase the prices of its Disney+ streaming service, with the ad-free plan rising by $3 to $19 per month and the ad-supported plan increasing by $2 to $12 per month, effective October 21. This price hike is part of a broader trend among media companies aiming to enhance profitability after significant investments in streaming. Disney reported adding 1.8 million new subscribers in the fiscal third quarter, totaling 128 million, while also integrating Disney+ and Hulu into a single app and launching a new ESPN streaming service priced at $30 per month. Additionally, the company has raised prices on some bundled service plans. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2025
- Accession Number:188147697
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