Disney+ plans to merge Hulu content, aiming for a unified "one-app experience", announced CEO Bob Iger. However, individual services like ESPN+ will persist. This merger taps into the combined platform's advertising potential.
Facing slowed subscriber growth, Disney embraced ad-supported options, mirroring industry trends. Despite losing 4 million subscribers recently, Iger sees pricing flexibility in streaming, highlighting the ad-supported model's role in reaching profitability.
Disney, owning 66% of Hulu, considers buying the rest from Comcast. Though Iger previously considered selling Disney's Hulu stake, recent discussions with Comcast reflect a change, underscoring the value of merging general entertainment with Disney+.