Highlights
- Disney+ and Hulu plans will increase by $2–$3 monthly with Disney+ Premium annual jumping $30 to $189.99 starting October 21.
- The Disney+ and Hulu ad-supported bundle will cost $12.99/month, while the full bundle with ESPN Select rises to $19.99/month.
- The hike follows recent subscriber cancellations triggered by Disney’s temporary removal of the Jimmy Kimmel show.
Disney is set to raise subscription costs for Disney+ and Hulu starting October 21, affecting both standalone plans and bundles. The upcoming price adjustment follows the company’s trend of gradual hikes since Disney+ launched in 2019.
The prices were confirmed by the platform via Disney’s official support page, where users can also get the complete breakdown of increased prices.
Disney+ Price Hike Details
- Disney+ with ads – Increasing by $2, from $9.99 to $11.99 per month.
- Disney+ Premium (no ads) – Rising by $3, from $15.99 to $18.99 per month.
- Disney+ Premium annual plan – Going up by $30, from $159.99 to $189.99 per year.
Hulu Price Changes
- Hulu with ads – Increasing from $9.99 to $11.99 per month.
- Hulu (no ads) – Remaining unchanged at $18.99 per month.
- ESPN Select – Increasing from $11.99 to $12.99 per month.
Bundle Subscription Price Increases
- Disney+ and Hulu with ads bundle – Rising by $2 to $12.99 per month.
- Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select with ads bundle – Increasing by $3 to $19.99 per month.
The timing of these changes may prove challenging for Disney, as the company recently faced a wave of cancellations. Subscribers reportedly left the platform last week in protest after Disney temporarily pulled Jimmy Kimmel from its lineup.
Disney+ originally launched in 2019 at $6.99 per month, but like other streaming services, it has steadily raised subscription costs over the years. The last hike was announced in October 2024, when the ad-supported plan jumped from $7.99 to $9.99, while the ad-free version increased from $13.99 to $15.99 per month.
FAQs
Q1. When will the new Disney+ and Hulu prices take effect?
Answer. The updated subscription rates will go live starting October 21, 2025, affecting both standalone plans and bundled packages.
Q2. How much is Disney+ Premium increasing?
Answer. Disney+ Premium (no ads) will rise by $3, which means it will go from $15.99 to $18.99 per month. The annual plan also jumps $30, now priced at $189.99 per year.
Q3. Are Disney+ and Hulu bundle prices changing as well?
Answer. Yes. The Disney+ and Hulu ad-supported bundle will cost $12.99/month, while the full bundle with ESPN Select increases to $19.99/month.