Business makes strange bedfellows. Just imagine, who could have thought that Max and Disney+ which are owned by Warner Bros and Disney will join hands? But they did.
There is an exciting new streaming bundle that combines Disney+, Hulu, and Max at competitive prices.
For $16.99 a month, you can access all three services with ads, or opt for an ad-free experience at $29.99 a month. This is highly tempting, especially because of Max and Hulu.
This bundle is a collaboration between Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, two media giants that have typically focused on their own streaming services.
This new bundle is noteworthy because it’s one of the first times major streaming rivals have joined forces.
And do you know why?
Simply because of Netflix. There is no other reason. The king of the global streaming business is Netflix and since they can’t compete, they have joined hands to become greater forces. The ad version of Netflix costs $15.49 and the ad-free plan costs $22.99/month.
Compared to this, the new bundle is indeed tempting.
Disney has been known to bundle its own services, like offering Disney+ with ESPN+ and Hulu, but teaming up with another big player like Warner Bros. Discovery is a new move.
There’s also another joint venture on the horizon called Venu Sports, which includes Fox and will focus on sports content.
By subscribing to this bundle, customers can save up to 38% compared to paying for each service separately. This significant discount will certainly impact the American streaming business.
However, while the bundle offers savings, it doesn’t yet simplify the user experience as much as some had hoped. Subscribers will still need to switch between different apps to watch content from Disney+, Hulu, and Max.
Let’s see what changes it brings to the streaming business.