Disney Plus ad-supported tier not supported on Roku
The Walt Disney Company launched its cheaper, ad-supported plan for Disney Plus without support for Roku devices.
The Walt Disney Company ($DIS) is an American mass media conglomerate that owns broadcast television, cable television and radio networks; theme parks, movie studios and the Disney+ streaming app. Its properties include ABC, 21st Century Fox, FX and Disney Plus. It co-owns cable sports channel ESPN with Hearst Communications.
The Walt Disney Company launched its cheaper, ad-supported plan for Disney Plus without support for Roku devices.
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