Another Price Hike is on its Way For Disney+ and Hulu, But will it Affect the Philippines?

People subscribed to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States will face another price hike on October 21. This price increase covers both standalone plans and bundles which means millions of users will need to pay more to watch their favorite shows and movies.

For Disney+, the ad-supported plan is moving up by $2 to $11.99 per month, while the Premium no-ads plan will jump by $3 to $18.99 monthly. Annual subscribers aren’t exempt either, with the Disney+ Premium yearly plan climbing from $159.99 to $189.99.

On the Hulu side, the plan with ads will increase from $9.99 to $11.99 per month, while the ad-free plan stays put at $18.99. Sports fans will also see ESPN Select rise by $1 to $12.99 per month. As for bundles, the Disney+ and Hulu with ads package will jump to $12.99, and the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select with ads bundle will hit $19.99.

Now, if you’re in the Philippines, here’s the good news: this latest price increase does not directly apply to local subscribers. Disney+ in the Philippines is priced differently and is managed under regional subscription plans, which often vary from U.S. rates. So far, Disney has not announced any price adjustments for the Philippine market. For now, Filipino users can continue enjoying Disney+ at the current local rates — but of course, future adjustments are always possible as streaming services worldwide continue to shift their pricing strategies.

It’s worth noting that the timing of this increase in the U.S. isn’t ideal. Just last week, Disney+ saw a wave of cancellations after the company temporarily pulled Jimmy Kimmel from its programming, and now rising costs add more pressure to keep subscribers happy.

When Disney+ first launched in 2019, the monthly price was only $6.99, making it one of the most affordable streaming options at the time. But like other platforms, Disney has steadily raised rates year after year. The last U.S. increase came in October 2024, when both ad-supported and ad-free tiers went up by a couple of dollars.

The bottom line? Streaming is no longer the cheap alternative to cable it once was, especially in the U.S. For the Philippines, prices remain steady for now, but subscribers should stay alert — as history shows, streaming costs rarely stay the same for long.

Source: techcrunch.com

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