The streaming wars are escalating. Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery upped the anti today by announcing a partnership for a new Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle. This new bundle will be available this summer in the United States. When it does, all three streaming services will be offered together. Disney says that this promises to offer subscribers with the “best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved brands in entertainment.” This will include ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros., and others.
“On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” said Joe Earley, President, Direct to Consumer, Disney Entertainment. “This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to blockbuster films, originals, and three massive libraries featuring the very best brands and entertainment in streaming today.”
For those that want this bundle, it will be very accessible. It was announced that it will be able to be purchased on any of the three streaming platform’s website. There will also be both ad-supported and ad-free options available.
“This new offering delivers for consumers the greatest collection of entertainment for the best value in streaming, and will help drive incremental subscribers and much stronger retention,” said JB Perrette, CEO and President, Global Streaming and Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Offering this unprecedented entertainment value for fans across all the complimentary genres these three services offer, presents a powerful new roadmap for the future of the industry.”
At this time, there isn’t a price for this new bundle. An exact release date hasn’t been announced yet either. Specifics will be released in the coming months. What do you think of this new bundle? Will you be getting it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
