Disney raises prices at Hulu effective October 8
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Hulu was one of the few streaming services that didn’t increase prices this year. Unfortunately, that’s about to change as Disney has just confirmed that Hulu price tiers will be increased effective October 8.
The price of Hulu’s live TV service plans will increase by $1 starting October 8. Taking into consideration the new price hike, Hulu’s ad-supported tier will cost $6.99 per month, while the ad-free tier will be going up to $12.99 monthly.
The Hulu price hike follows the other increases in recent months at ESPN+ and Disney+. The report mentions that the reason for the price increase could be the addition of thousands of Bollywood titles and Hotstar originals to the streaming service.
Also, the new price for Hulu’s tiers might make the Disney Bundle more appealing for those who wish to save some bucks (36% to be more precise). Hulu confirmed that the price of the Disney Bundle will not change due to the price increase. It’s also important to mention that the price hike won’t affect Hulu + Live TV plans.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will the new Hulu pricing take effect?
When will the new Hulu pricing take effect?
The increased prices for Hulu's service tiers will become effective on October 8. This applies to both the ad-supported and ad-free plans, as well as the live TV service.
Q.What are the new monthly costs for Hulu’s ad-supported and ad-free tiers?
What are the new monthly costs for Hulu’s ad-supported and ad-free tiers?
Following the price hike, the ad-supported tier of Hulu will now cost $6.99 per month. The ad-free tier will see its monthly price increase to $12.99.
Q.Which other Disney-owned streaming services have increased prices recently?
Which other Disney-owned streaming services have increased prices recently?
The article states that this Hulu price increase follows other recent price adjustments at ESPN+ and Disney+. This indicates a broader trend across Disney's streaming portfolio.
Q.Why might Disney be increasing prices for Hulu?
Why might Disney be increasing prices for Hulu?
One potential reason mentioned for the price increase is the addition of thousands of Bollywood titles and Hotstar originals to the streaming service. This expanded content library could justify the higher cost.
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