Disney says combined Disney Plus, Hulu app rolling out in December
Executives hope adding Hulu content to Disney Plus will lower churn, unlock additional advertiser value and offer a better streaming experience for subscribers.
Hulu is a subscription-based streaming television service operated by the Walt Disney Company. The service offers on-demand movies and TV shows from various content providers, including Disney, Fox Corporation and NBC Universal. The service costs $6 a month with advertisements or $12 a month without.
Hulu also offers live television through a bundled Hulu with Live TV service. The cable-like service costs $65 a month and contains linear feeds of channels programed by AMC Networks, NBC Universal, Disney, Fox Corporation, ViacomCBS and AT&T WarnerMedia.
Executives hope adding Hulu content to Disney Plus will lower churn, unlock additional advertiser value and offer a better streaming experience for subscribers.
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