Amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension fallout Disney+ is getting more expensive. Here are the new monthly costs
Disney+ confirms new price increases
- Disney announced price increases for its various streaming service bundles, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, which will take effect from 21 October.
- The standalone Disney+ with ads service will rise from $9.99 to $11.99 per month, while the ad-free premium version will increase from $15.99 to $18.99 per month; the UK will see its annual subscription increase to £99.90.
- Hulu's ad-supported plan is also set to increase from $9.99 to $11.99 per month, with various bundles combining Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN also seeing price adjustments.
- This marks the third price increase in three years for Disney's US streaming services, following previous hikes in October 2024 and 2023.
- The price adjustments come amid controversy surrounding the brief suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! by Disney and ABC, after comments Kimmel made about a MAGA commentator, leading to outrage and calls for subscription cancellations.