Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Here comes another round of “streamflation”: Disney is raising the prices for all stand-alone tiers of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ in the U.S.
this fall, as well as for bundles that include the three streamers. The higher prices, which go into effect Oct. 17, are of course aimed at boosting Disney’s top-line streaming revenue and, ideally, their profitability.
At the same time, the Mouse House is leaving the prices of its Disney+/Hulu bundles unchanged, along with the recently introduced Disney+/Hulu/Max combo offered in partnership with Warner Bros.
Discovery — making them look even more attractive to consumers relative to the pricier stand-alone versions. Disney, in announcing the price hikes Tuesday, said that beginning Sept.
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