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Disney and Fubo announced the closing of their deal merging Hulu + Live TV operations with Fubo, with Disney owning a 70% stake in the new company.
Disney and Fubo have come to an official agreement, announcing plans to merge the streamer’s business with Hulu + Live TV.
Disney takes 70% interest in the sports-focused channel, which becomes the nation's sixth largest pay-TV service with nearly 6 million domestic subscribers.
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Disney has big plans for Hulu
The entertainment giant has no timeline for killing the streamer's app, even if it really wants you to watch via Disney+ instead.
The announcement of the deal came as a surprise in January, as Fubo had previously sued Disney (along with Fox and Warner Bros.) over antitrust concerns related to Venu, the streamers’ proposed giant sports app.
The Disney company is phasing out Hulu's standalone app and integrating it into Disney's other services. It will impact your Hulu subscription.
Fubo and Hulu+ Live TV will continue to be available as separate services, Disney said. Hulu+ Live TV will continue to be streamed in the Hulu app and as a bundle with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. The Fubo app will also remain active.
Hulu, Disney Plus, and HBO Max all raised prices this week, adding to a growing list of subscription services that have increased costs throughout the year.
Disney's latest round of streaming service price hikes go into effect Tuesday, with price increases being spread across standalone subscriptions for Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN, as well as bundles and its live TV platform, Hulu Plus Live TV. The last time the company upped the costs of its streaming services was -- you guessed it -- October 2024.
Disney+ has started streaming movies and shows in the HDR10+ format.