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Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu for the fourth consecutive year. Ad-free individual plans will cost $21.49 per month, while ad-supported tiers rise to $12.49. The ad-free bundle increases to $21.99, making individual subscriptions nearly twice as expensive as bundled options.
Apple has raised the U.S. subscription price for Apple TV to $14.99 per month and $119 annually, while the Apple One individual bundle increases to $21.95 per month. This marks the fourth price hike for the streaming service since its 2019 launch, aligning with broader industry trends as competitors like Netflix and Peacock also raise rates. The changes take effect immediately for new subscribers, with existing customers receiving one month's notice.
Apple TV+ has increased its monthly subscription price to $14.99 and its annual plan to $119.99, marking the fourth price hike in four years. Unlike competitors such as Peacock, Apple does not offer a lower-cost ad-supported tier. The price increase applies immediately to new subscribers, while existing users have one month's notice. Apple One bundles are also seeing price rises. This move follows similar hikes by ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix earlier in the year.
Apple has raised the U.S. subscription price for its Apple TV+ streaming service to $14.99 per month and $119 annually, effective August 28, 2026. This marks the fourth price increase in four years, tripling the cost from the 2019 launch price of $4.99. The Apple One individual bundle also rose to $21.95 per month. Existing subscribers will be notified one month prior to the new charges, following a trend of rising costs across the streaming industry.
At a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos argued the Netflix–Warner Bros. Discovery deal would be competitive and could deliver more value for subscribers, not raise prices or reduce competition; he highlighted a one-click cancel option, noted overlapping HBO Max and Netflix subscribers, and urged DOJ-backed guardrails, even as Netflix pursues an all-cash bid around $82.7 billion for WB assets amid Paramount’s counter-offer.
HBO Max has introduced its first-ever feedback system allowing users to 'Like', 'Love', or mark titles as 'Not for Me' to improve personalized recommendations, amid recent price hikes and Warner Bros. Discovery's exploration of sale options.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show after being temporarily pulled due to controversial comments about Trump and Charlie Kirk's killing, which sparked political backlash and FCC threats. Disney announced a price hike for its streaming services amid the controversy, while Sinclair and Nexstar declined to air Kimmel's show, with ongoing discussions about its future. Trump criticized the show's return and threatened legal action, amid broader debates over free speech and media influence.
Paramount has announced that there will be "continued opportunities" to increase streaming prices, following the success of recent price hikes. The company's CFO, Naveen Chopra, stated that pricing could play a role in growing revenue and earnings in their streaming business. Paramount+ added 2.7 million subscribers in Q3, surpassing expectations, and subscription revenue grew by 46%. Despite a direct-to-consumer loss of $238 million, narrower than expected, the company anticipates lower losses in 2023. Streaming prices have been increasing across the industry, with Apple, Netflix, Disney, and Hulu all raising their prices recently.