Disney Plus Introducing Ad-Supported Streaming Option Remains a Cost-Effective Choice
In the ever-evolving world of streaming, Disney has made significant strides in offering affordable and diverse bundles for its services. As of July 2025, the current ad-supported streaming bundle options and prices for Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+ are as follows:
| Bundle Option | Price (Monthly) | Ads | Key Features | |---------------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Disney+ (with Ads) + Hulu (with Ads) | $10.99 | Yes | No downloads, watch on 4 screens, 300+ titles in 4K HDR | | Disney+ (with Ads) + Hulu (with Ads) + ESPN+ (with Ads) | $16.99 | Yes | Live sports via ESPN+, no downloads |
For ad-free options:
| Bundle Option | Price (Monthly) | Ads | Key Features | |---------------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Disney+ (No Ads) + Hulu (No Ads) | $19.99 | No | Unlimited downloads, Dolby Atmos, 4K/HDR, 4 screens | | Disney+ (No Ads) + Hulu (No Ads) + ESPN+ (with Ads) | $26.99 | ESPN+ still with ads | Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu, live sports ads remain on ESPN+ |
These bundles provide significant savings compared to subscribing individually and cater to different preferences, from ad tolerance to content preferences, including sports [1][2][3][4].
Disney's integration of Hulu and ESPN into Disney Plus has resulted in a seamless, user-friendly streaming experience, leading to higher engagement for bundle subscribers, as stated by CEO Bob Iger at the company's shareholders meeting in March [5]. Other streaming services, such as Peacock and Paramount Plus, also offer discounted streaming options with ads [6].
The Disney Plus ad-supported service now costs $15.99 per month, while the Disney Bundle Duo Basic, which includes Disney+ and Hulu with ads, costs $10.99 per month [7]. The Disney Bundle Trio Basic, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN with ads, costs $16.99 per month [8].
As Disney continues to expand its customer base, it is offering deals in conjunction with Apple TV, YouTube TV, Starz, Sling TV, and DAZN [9]. Ad-supported streaming services, including Disney Plus, have commercial breaks that last approximately a minute or a minute-and-a-half [10].
Disney's second-quarter revenue for 2025 has increased by 7%, reaching $23.6 billion [11]. As of January, Disney reported an estimated 157 million ad-supported monthly users across Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus globally [12]. However, no factual information about the impact of these new streaming service deals or bundles on the market share or revenue of Disney Plus is provided.
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Technology has been significantly enhanced with Disney's seamless integration of Hulu and ESPN into Disney Plus, creating a user-friendly entertainment experience [5]. Disney's unique streaming bundles, offering affordability and diverse content, compete with other services like Peacock and Paramount Plus that provide similar options with ads [6].
