New Pricing for Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Is Here. What You Need to Know

Disney has announced new pricing for its streaming services, effective October 12, 2022. The most significant change is the increase in Hulu's live TV service, which will now cost $69.99 per month, up from $64.99. This is the largest price hike among the Disney-owned platforms. Additionally, the price of the Disney Plus (Disney+) basic plan will rise from $7.99 to $10.99 per month, while the ad-free version will increase from $10.99 to $12.99 per month. Hulu's ad-supported plan will go up from $6.99 to $7.99 per month, and the ad-free version will increase from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. ESPN Plus, the sports-focused streaming service, will see a $2 increase, from $6.99 to $9.99 per month. The Disney Bundle, which includes Disney Plus, Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN Plus, will also see a $3 increase, from $13.99 to $16.99 per month. These price changes reflect the rising costs of content production and licensing, as well as Disney's efforts to balance profitability with providing value to its customers.