Disney+, Hulu Unveil Price Increase for Ad-Free Tiers

Taking effect this year.

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Disney+ and Hulu will be increasing its subscription prices in two months.

IGN reports that starting October 12, subscribers in the United States will be charged $13.99 USD a month instead of $10.99 USD for the Disney+ ad-free tier, while Hulu’s prices will rise to $17.99 USD a month instead of $14.99 USD. In addition, ESPN+ will increase by a dollar to $10.99 USD and Hulu with Live TV will be priced at $76.99 USD a month instead of $69.99 USD. The Disney+ and Hulu bundle, however, will experience a decrease in prices at $19.99 USD a month for the ad-supported tier.

Disney+ will also be expanding the ad-supported tier to other territories shortly after the price hike, launching in Canada, the UK and eight European countries on November 1.

Elsewhere in entertainment, Loki season two cost Disney $140 million USD to make.

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