Disney overtakes Netflix and ups prices

Disney has overtaken Netflix in the battle for subscribers, as the entertainment giant reveals price hikes across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ to coincide with the launch of less expensive, ad-supported versions


STREAMING SERVICE SUBSCRIBERS (millions) 
Disney (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+)	221.1
Netflix				220.7 
Amazon Prime Video	175
Tencent Video		124
iQIYI			101.4
Youku		90
HBO Max		76.8
Premium 	50
	0	100	150	200
152.1
46.2
22.8


NEW PRICING	Starts Dec 8 	Starts Oct 10	Starts Aug 23
(U.S.) 

Current 	$7.99 		$6.99		$6.99
With ads 	$7.99		$7.99		$9.99
Without ads	$10.99		$14.99
	

Sources: UPI, The Verge, Disney
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