Disney will offer a bundle package of its three streaming services Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for $12.99 a month starting on November 12th.
Disney previously hinted at a bundle for all three services, but CEO Bob Iger made it official during the company’s investors call today. At $12.99, the bundle is cheaper than or on par with competitive streaming services, including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. It’s also significantly cheaper than HBO Max’s rumored streaming price of $16-$17 a month. Hulu is currently available for $5.99 a month, and ESPN+ costs $4.99 a month. ESPN+ is the Disney-owned sports streaming platform, which carries “hundreds of MLB, NHL and MLS games, Grand Slam tennis, Top Rank boxing, PGA Tour golf, college sports, international rugby, cricket, the full library of ESPN Films including 30 for 30, and more.” It’s also now the streaming destination for UFC fights, which Disney no doubt hopes can make up for the lack of SportsCenter and other banner shows from ESPN the cable network.
On its own, Disney+ might not be a strong match for these streaming titans, but with Hulu and ESPN+ it’s quite a contender. Hulu hosts a ton of popular shows and movies including its own strong originals like The Handmaid’s Tale. For sports fans, ESPN+ includes endless amounts of games, matches, tournaments, and ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series.
