Disney raises US prices for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu to $21.49 per month

Disney has raised the price of its ad-free streaming services Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. The monthly cost for each ad-free plan increased from $18.99 to $21.49, a 13 percent rise, effective immediately for new subscribers and on the next billing cycle for existing customers. This is the fourth price increase in four years, part of a broader trend of rising streaming costs. Subscribers have expressed frustration on social media, with some urging others to cancel their subscriptions in protest.