Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Streaming Service Subscriptions Are About to Cost More
- Disney announced streaming price increases for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and bundles effective October 21, 2025.
- These hikes follow prior increases and arise from the company's regular business evaluations to invest in content and products.
- Standalone Disney+ ad-supported plans will rise $2 to $11.99 monthly while premium no-ads plans jump $3 to $18.99.
- Disney reported 207.4 million total subscribers by Q3 2025, including 127.8 million Disney+, 55.5 million Hulu users, and 24.1 million ESPN+ subscribers.
- The price changes will reflect on customer bills starting October 21 and may affect subscription decisions amid recent company scrutiny.
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Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices hike: Here's how much you need to pay from October 21
Disney is raising subscription prices for its streaming services on October 21. Disney+ ad-supported plans will rise by $2 to $11.99, while ad-free plans will increase by $3 to $18.99. Hulu and ESPN Select will also see price hikes on the same day.
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