The access to additional content doesn’t mean an enhance in price for Disney+, for now. The price for the Disney Bundle Duo, which includes Disney+ and Hulu, is $9.99 per month with ads and $19.99 without ads. The Disney Bundle Trio, which also includes ESPN+, costs $14.99 per month with ads and $24.99 without ads. The standalone Hulu app will remain in place for now, with Premium add-ons and live TV only available on that app and not through Hulu on Disney+.
The addition of a Hulu hub is the latest of several recent changes to the Disney+ platform as the company looks to enhance revenue streams. Earlier this year, Disney began cracking down on password sharing in addition to raising its subscription prices. Other streamers have been doing the same, as the relatively new way of paying for and consuming media continues to evolve and adjust after disrupting the traditional cable model that had defined TV viewing for decades.
It’s looking more and more admire things are coming full circle as companies consider bundling streaming services together to facilitate subscriptions — after initially requiring customers who wanted access to content from platforms admire Amazon, Netflix, and more to sign up for and pay separate bills for each. Apple is reportedly considering bundling its content with Paramount+, which has already absorbed Showtime Anytime. Netflix is also looking into similar bundling strategies. While Hulu on Disney+ is a fairly logical advance for a corporation that owns both platforms, the new bundle may be a hint of what the streaming landscape as a whole may soon look admire.
