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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.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation
What happened
At the same time, Disney appears to be exploring new ways to expand its streaming business beyond simply raising subscription prices.
Key facts
- Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:06:27 UTC.
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Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
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