Disney+ review: plans, prices and who it is for
Disney+ is the top family pick, but it is rarely worth buying alone: the Disney+, Hulu bundle with ads costs $12.99 a month, just 50 cents more than Disney+ by itself at $12.49.
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How much does Disney+ cost?
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Disney+ (with ads) | $12.49/mo | Ad-supported |
| Disney+ Premium (no ads) | $21.49/mo | Also $214.99/year |
| Disney+, Hulu Bundle | $12.99/mo | With ads |
| Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle | $21.99/mo | With ads |
Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Disney+ Help Center: Disney+ plans and prices. Taxes and promotional offers not included.
Bundles with HBO Max ($21.99 with ads, $34.99 without) and ESPN Unlimited ($35.99 with ads) are listed on Hulu's pricing page.
Who is Disney+ best for?
- Families with young kids
- Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar fans
Who should skip it?
- Adults who mainly want prestige drama or live TV
What do you get with Disney+?
| Cheapest plan | $12.49/mo |
|---|---|
| Ad-free from | $21.49/mo |
| 4K | 4K and HDR on the Premium plan |
| Live sports | Some ESPN content appears inside Disney+ for bundle subscribers. |
| Kids and family | The strongest family catalog: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. |
| Local channels | No local channels. |
| Free trial | No standing free trial. |
What should you know before subscribing?
Disney+ raised prices in September 2026. The ad plan is $12.49 a month and Premium, which removes ads, is $21.49 or $214.99 a year.
The catalog centers on Disney animation, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. That makes it the most useful service for households with children.
Because Disney prices its bundles aggressively, compare the bundle prices before choosing a standalone plan.
How was this researched?
This page is research-based, not a hands-on test. Prices and plan details come from each provider's own pricing or help pages, checked on the date shown. Feature and sports details come from provider pages and published news reports, which are linked. We do not assign star ratings. Read how we research.
Recent news
- Disney+ and Hulu ad-free plans rise to $21.49 a month
Disney raised its standalone ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans by $2.50 to $21.49 each; the ad-free Disney+, Hulu bundle went to $21.99.