how much is a disney plus subscription
A standard Disney+ subscription in the US now starts at about $11.99 per month with ads and around $18.99 per month for ad‑free (Premium) , with bundle options (Disney+ + Hulu, with or without ESPN) starting near $12.99 per month.
Quick Scoop
Disney has shifted to a pretty typical streaming playbook: cheaper ad- supported entry, pricier ad-free, and lots of bundles. Prices have crept up over the last couple of years, but it’s still positioned as a relatively family-friendly service compared with some competitors.
Core Disney+ prices (US)
Here’s the simple breakdown for current US pricing.
| Plan | What it is | Approx. price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney+ Basic (with ads) | Full library, ad-supported streaming | $11.99/month | [8][5][7]Saving money, okay with ad breaks |
| Disney+ Premium (no ads) | Ad-free, downloads, up to 4K where available | $18.99/month or about $189.99/year | [9][5][7]Families and fans who watch a lot |
Bundle options
If you also watch Hulu or sports, bundles often beat standalone pricing.
- Disney+ + Hulu with ads: around $12.99/month.
- Disney+ + Hulu ad‑free: around $19.99/month.
- Disney+ + Hulu (ad‑free) + ESPN Select: around $29.99/month.
These bundles are popular on forums because they’re cheaper than paying separate ad‑free prices for each service.
Outside the US (quick glance)
Prices vary a lot by country and currency, but the pattern is the same: a cheaper ad‑tier (where available) and a more expensive ad‑free option.
- Canada: roughly 9 CAD/month with ads and 16 CAD/month ad‑free for standard tiers.
- UK: around £6/month with ads , £10–15/month depending on tier and ad‑free level.
If you’re not in the US, the best move is to check Disney+’s local site or your app store page at checkout, since regional taxes and promos change often.
Forum chatter & trends
On Reddit and other forums, you’ll see long‑time subscribers talking about “remember when it was under ten bucks,” plus frustration about each new hike. Some users offset that by:
- Dropping to the ad‑supported tier.
- Sharing costs within a household.
- Switching to bundles when they also want Hulu, ESPN, or even Max via promos.
A recurring theme: people now “rotate” streaming services month‑to‑month instead of staying subscribed to everything year‑round.
TL;DR: In early 2026, think roughly $12/month with ads or about $19/month ad‑free for Disney+ in the US, with bundles starting around the low‑teens monthly and often being the best overall value if you already watch Hulu or sports.
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.