Malcolm Owen
More details about Disney+, the major media corporation's subscription video service, have been made available months ahead of its launch with customers able to stream to up to four devices at up to a 4K resolution, without needing to pay for a higher tier of service.
Disney+ is currently anticipated to launch on November 12, providing consumers with access to the media conglomerate's vast catalog of video content for $6.99 per month, or $69.99 per year, without commercials. While seemingly low-priced compared to its competitors, it appears Disney will be aiming to offer an experience similar to higher-priced offerings from competitors.
Revealed by executives at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, CNET reports subscribers will be able to stream from up to four devices simultaneously and at a maximum resolution of 4K on compatible devices.
Interestingly, this will all be provided under the headline $6.99 subscription cost. By contrast, Netflix does allow up to four simultaneous streams and 4K resolutions, but only on its highest-priced tier at $15.99 per month, while its Basic plan allows just one stream at a time at standard definition, and still at a more expensive $8.99 subscription.
It will also be possible for users to set up seven profiles within a Disney+ account, making it useful for managing viewing habits for larger families. Rival Netflix provides five profiles at most.
There will be more than just the $6.99 subscription offering from Disney+, with a bundle including the core subscription, ESPN+, and an ad-supported Hulu plan will be available for $12.99 per month.
The streaming and resolution news arrives alongside other details about the content offered by Disney, including new content such as a CGI remake of the classic "Lady and the Tramp" and a live-action Star Wars TV series prequel to "Star Wars: Rogue One" and "The Mandalorian."
Disney's launch will likely have to compete with Apple's own original content push under the name Apple TV+. However, while details of content is known about Apple's service, finer details such as resolutions, device counts, and even the price, remain largely unknown.
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Since I would never stream more than one video at a time, I wonder if I could get a lower priced plan.
- Apple +. Disney +
- both launching in Nov
- both pushing G-rated “quality” content.
- both available on all apple devices (in over a billion hands)
Interesting.
Anyone else see a joint venture type of package ?
(wishful thinking- because I’m an Apple investor and honestly- Apple just doesn’t have the content)
Or, $6.99 per year?!
Damn. Disney ain't joking around. Super aggressive pricing to introduce the service. Probably gonna just get a yearly and call it a day. Between Disney, Netflix, and Amazon... I'll be set.
Pretty sure $7 is the floor.
Looks like Disney is using the “PornHub or method” to destroy the competition— readily available inexpensive content that will force competitors out of business. No wonder Disney is saying it will take years before Disney* is profitable, by then the competition will be on the ropes. I suspect Apple will abandon it’s media attempt, Netflix will be worth pennies on the dollar, and the the other media companies will be unable to monetize their streaming businesses.