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Price Hikes Coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October 2025
Starting October 21, 2025, Disney will raise the prices of several streaming plans across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. Whether you’re subscribed to a standalone plan or one of the bundles, chances are you’ll see your monthly or yearly rate go up.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the upcoming changes.
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New Disney+ Subscription Prices
If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, here’s what to expect:
- Disney+ with ads:
Going up by $2/month, from $9.99 to $11.99/month - Disney+ Premium (no ads):
Increasing by $3/month, from $15.99 to $18.99/month - Disney+ Premium annual plan:
Rising by $30/year, from $159.99 to $189.99/year
Hulu’s Price Changes
Hulu subscribers will also see changes:
- Hulu with ads:
Price jumps from $9.99 to $11.99/month - Hulu (no ads):
Stays the same at $18.99/month
Bundle Price Increases
Disney is also increasing prices for bundles that include multiple services:
- Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) bundle:
Rising by $2, from $10.99 to $12.99/month - Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (with ads) bundle:
Going up by $3, from $16.99 to $19.99/month - ESPN Select standalone:
Increases from $11.99 to $12.99/month
A full list of the updated pricing can be found on Disney’s official support page.
Why the Timing Feels Off
The announcement comes at a sensitive time for Disney. Just last week, a wave of Disney+ users reportedly canceled their subscriptions in protest over the company’s decision to temporarily remove Jimmy Kimmel’s content from its platform. The backlash has cast a shadow over what would otherwise be a standard price adjustment.
A Look Back: From $6.99 to Nearly $19
Disney+ launched in 2019 with a budget-friendly price tag of just $6.99/month. Since then, it’s steadily followed the industry trend of price increases. The last round of hikes came in October 2024, when:
- The ad-free Disney+ plan jumped from $13.99 to $15.99/month
- The ad-supported plan rose from $7.99 to $9.99/month
Now, one year later, prices are rising again—some by as much as 30%.
Bottom Line: Is It Still Worth It?
With Disney+, Hulu, and other streaming platforms continuing to raise prices, many subscribers are beginning to reassess which services are worth keeping. If you’re a fan of Marvel, Star Wars, or Hulu originals, the decision might still be easy—but for casual viewers, these price hikes could tip the scale.
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