The Walt Disney Co. has steadily increased prices for its Disney Plus tiered bundles since 2019, but members can still find a deal with its ad-supported service.
Over the past two years the streamer has bumped both types of subscription up, with its ad-free service now coming in at $15.99 a month. But keep in mind that the difference between a basic subscription with ads and without is still $6, as it was in 2023.
Other streaming services, including Peacock and Paramount Plus, also have streaming options that come at a discount if you opt for ads. And just like Peacock and Paramount Plus, you'll have to sit through a handful of commercials with Disney Plus — roughly a minute or minute-and-a-half. There’s no fast-forwarding in these ad-supported streaming services.
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Disney Plus bundle options with ads:
Bundle | Includes | Ads | Price/Month |
Disney Bundle Duo Basic | Disney+ + Hulu | Ads on both | $10.99 |
Disney Bundle Trio Basic | Disney+ + Hulu + ESPN+ | Ads on all | $16.99 |
Disney Bundle Trio Premium | Disney+ (no ads) + Hulu (no ads) + ESPN+ (with ads) | No ads on Disney+ and Hulu; ads on ESPN+ | $26.99 |
Disney reported in January that it has an estimated 157 million ad-supported monthly users across Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus globally, with 112 million of those in the United States.
Notably, the company has also reported a 7% revenue jump for the 2025 second-quarter to $23.6 billion, up from $22 billion for the same period in 2024.
Some of the biggest Disney Plus hits in 2025 include Andor, The Bear, Ironheart and Daredevil: Born Again.
At Disney’s shareholders meeting in March, chief executive Bob Iger said having all of the brand’s content available in one place was turning Disney Plus into the ultimate streaming destination.
“With the recent additions of the Hulu and ESPN tiles on Disney Plus, we’ve created a seamless streaming experience that is both convenient and user-friendly, resulting in higher engagement for our bundle subscribers,” Iger said.
Other streaming services have also been making moves to build their customer bases, including a range of deals from the likes of Apple TV, YouTube TV, Starz, Sling TV and DAZN. These typically offer a significant discount on a yearly package or one month of streaming for free.
Meanwhile, some streamers have been trying money-saving bundles that roll their service into a phone plan or offer limited time deals sold only on Prime Day or Black Friday.
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