Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
streamflation Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix’s. Scharon Harding – Sep 23, 2026 5:18 pm | 47 A promotional image for the third season of The Mandalorian. Credit: Disney A promotional image for the third season of The Mandalorian.
- ▪streamflation Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix’s.
- ▪Scharon Harding – Sep 23, 2026 5:18 pm | 47 A promotional image for the third season of The Mandalorian.
- ▪Credit: Disney A promotional image for the third season of The Mandalorian.
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streamflation Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix’s. Scharon Harding – Sep 23, 2026 5:18 pm | 47 A promotional image for the third season of The Mandalorian. Credit: Disney A promotional image for the third season of The Mandalorian. Credit: Disney Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Disney+ got its fourth price hike in four years today. Hulu prices also went up. Disney+ and Hulu’s respective standalone, ad-free plans (which also support 4K and HDR) are each increasing 13 percent from $19 per month to $21.50/month.
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