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The cost of Disney Plus has increased multiple times since the service’s launch in 2019, but it remains a competitively-priced streaming option with plans that start at $8 a month. All members get access to the full Disney Plus library of movies and shows, including exclusive series like “X-Men ’97,” new movies like “Wish,” and a huge back catalog filled with animated classics.
The current ad-free Disney Plus price saw a $3 increase in October 2023. However, the price of the ad-supported plan remains unchanged. The service also offers discounts if you sign up for a Disney Plus Bundle with Hulu and either Max or ESPN Plus. And you get Disney Plus included with a Hulu + Live TV membership for no extra cost.
Despite the latest Disney Plus price hike, we think the platform remains one of the best streaming services you can sign up for, especially for families and fans of Marvel and “Star Wars.” Even after the increase, the ad-free plan remains cheaper than similar options from Netflix or Max.
Below, we’ve provided a full Disney Plus price breakdown for every plan and package.
Disney Plus is the top streaming choice for families and fans of blockbuster franchises like Marvel and “Star Wars.” This plan features ads and does not support downloads. This is the cheapest tier, although the Hulu bundles are only a few extra dollars a month.
How much does Disney Plus cost?
There are a few different Disney Plus prices depending on whether you want to pay monthly, commit to an annual subscription, or bundle Disney Plus with Hulu and ESPN Plus.
Disney Plus price options
What’s included in the regular monthly price?
Disney Plus features differ slightly whether you sign up for the Basic plan with ads or the Premium plan without ads. However, you can access all of the same shows and movies no matter which ad tier you decide.
The Disney Plus Basic plan with ads includes:
- Ad-supported streaming for thousands of Disney movies and TV shows
- Up to 4K playback with HDR and Dolby Vision support on select titles
- Ability to stream on four devices simultaneously
- Ability to add up to seven profiles
The Disney Plus Premium plan without ads also offers these extra features:
- Ad-free streaming
- Unlimited downloads
- Dolby Atmos immersive sound on select titles
How much does Disney Plus cost outside the US?
Disney Plus plans and prices vary slightly in other countries. Here’s how much it costs in local currency in other major markets internationally:
Can you get Disney Plus for free?
As of writing, there aren’t any active deals allowing free access to Disney Plus, though the platform often partners with companies like Verizon to offer free plans through other services. We’ll update this section if new promotions become available.
What is Disney Plus Premier Access?
Though the full Disney Plus catalog is included with a standard subscription price, Disney occasionally offers early access to select titles that are still playing in theaters for an additional $30 fee. This option is called “Premier Access.”
The first Disney Plus Premier Access movie was “Mulan,” released in September 2020. Disney followed up by releasing “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Cruella,” Marvel’s “Black Widow,” and “Jungle Cruise” via Premier Access during 2021. All of these movies were eventually added to the Disney Plus catalog after about three months in Premier Access.
Disney has not announced plans to release any additional Premier Access movies.
How does the Disney Plus price compare to the cost of other streaming services?
The ad-free Disney Plus price is competitive when compared to similar streaming services like Max, Hulu, and Netflix, but it’s more expensive than other options like Paramount Plus, Peacock, and Apple TV Plus. The chart below shows that the ad-free Disney Plus price hovers toward the upper midrange of ad-free plans.
Disney Plus ad-free price compared to ad-free competitors:
What are the Disney Plus bundle options?
If you want to watch sports and additional movies and TV shows from non-Disney sources, you can save some money by choosing one of the Disney Plus bundles with Hulu and ESPN Plus or Max.
The Disney Plus (ads), Hulu (ads), and ESPN Plus bundle costs $15 monthly. You can also bundle Disney Plus (ad-free) with Hulu (ad-free) and ESPN Plus for $25 a month. The bundle can save you more than 40% off the regular combined price of all three services.
Alternatively, you can save by bundling Disney Plus with Hulu and Max. You can sign up for the three services with ads for $17 a month, or opt for ad-free streaming for $30 a month, saving you up to 38% compared to subscribing to each individually.
This bundle gets you ad-supported access to Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max for just $17 a month. That’s $9 off the regular combined cost of all three services.
This package offers ad-free streaming access to Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max for $30 a month. That’s $19 less than the regular combined cost of all three services. However, while Disney Plus and Hulu both provide 4K support, the Max plan included with this bundle is limited to HD video quality.
You can find detailed instructions for bundling different versions of Hulu with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus in our Disney Plus bundle guide.
Does Disney Plus charge for password sharing?
Disney Plus does not allow members to share their passwords with users outside their household, but the service has announced plans to start charging an extra fee for this feature officially in June.
It was announced in a February earnings call by CFO Hugh Johnston that accounts “suspected of improper sharing” will be given new opportunities for borrowers to begin their own memberships starting this summer. Following that, Disney Plus will start charging for password sharing by offering account holders the option to pay an extra fee for users outside of their household. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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