Disney says it is “fully integrating” Hulu into Disney+, plans to launch a “unified” Disney+ and Hulu app in 2026 and migrate Hulu's live TV subscribers to Fubo
Hulu will replace the Star brand on Disney+ internationally this fall
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Discussion
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@brianstelter
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As a 15+ year fan of Hulu, I think it is the fastest, user-friendliest streaming app out there, so I sure hope Disney incorporates Hulu tech...
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@madamefowler
@madamefowler
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I understand Disney is the bigger owner but Hulu is the bigger streaming brand. I think Hulu should absorb Disney content and not the other way around.
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@sourceryan
Ryan W
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Hulu's UI is much better than Disney+. Hopefully there are some improvements cause this isn't appealing.
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@nyasimoneg
Nya Simone
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The Disney+/Hulu UI is terrible so I hate the apps merging.
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Hulu standalone app to end in 2026, content to fold into Disney+
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Hulu App to Be Phased Out as Disney Is ‘Fully Integrating’ Service Into Disney+
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@sherman4949
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Disney CEO Bob Iger says during Disneu conf call ESPN will now have 28 clean windows for NFL games, up from 22. The seven games on the NFL Network will all be part of ESPN's direct-to-consumer offering. ESPN's total NFL games will increase from 25 to 28
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@sherman4949
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Some major sports news this morning —ESPN, WWE ink five-year deal for WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, other live events I'm told Disney is paying $325m for the package per year for five years More on @SquawkCNBC in a few minutes https://www.cnbc.com/...
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Alex Sherman
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Disney CEO Bob Iger addressing this point right now — The features/functionality of the ESPN app will be a better experience, so ESPN wants you using the app .... But if you prefer to just watch ESPN linear, Disney is fine with that too. That's why cable subs will get the app.
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@sherman4949
Alex Sherman
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And given the NFL sold **one** game to YouTube this season, the NFL may sell these four games on a literal game by game basis to different platforms to maximize value and test audience/engagement.
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@pkafka
Peter Kafka
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Classic NFL. A deal to sell more games (and other stuff) to Disney *also* means an opportunity to sell more games to the likes of Netflix. [image]
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[Official] ESPN's Direct-to-Consumer Service and Enhanced App Launching August 21