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Global distribution deals in place to launch Disney+ on most major platforms

The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment confirmed global launch dates and pricing for Disney+ in Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand, and announced it has entered into global agreements with almost all major platforms to distribute the Disney+ application. on partners’ mobile and connected TV devices.

Disney+ will offer fans of all ages a new way to experience unparalleled content from the company’s iconic entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars National Geographic, and more, and will be available on nearly every leading mobile and connected TV devices. at launch with global distribution agreements in place with Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Sony.

November 12 marks the start of Disney+’s global rollout, with a planned launch in most major global markets within the first two years. Disney+ will launch in Canada and the Netherlands in tandem with the United States on November 12, priced at $8.99 CAD per month (or $89.99 per year) and €6.99 per month (or 69 .99 € per year), respectively. The following week, Disney+ launches in Australia and New Zealand on November 19, priced at $8.99 AUD per month (or $89.99 per year) and $9.99 NZD per month (or $99.99 $ per year), respectively.

At launch, consumers will be able to subscribe to Disney+ directly or through an in-app purchase and start streaming from the following partner platforms and devices (depending on country):

• Apple (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, and fully integrated with the Apple TV app; customers can subscribe to Disney+ via an in-app purchase);
• Google (Android phones, Android TV devices, Google Chromecast devices and Chromecast built-in);
• Microsoft (Xbox One);
• Sony / Sony Interactive Entertainment (all Sony TVs based on Android and PlayStation®4);
• Roku (Roku® streaming players and Roku TV™ models)

Announced earlier this month, on November 12, US consumers will benefit from an exciting new value proposition with a bundle of Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu for just US$12.99. That means they get all of Disney+ programming plus thousands of live sporting events, original sports-themed series and award-winning sports documentaries from ESPN+; plus Hulu’s award-winning original content and on-demand streaming library.

Visit DisneyPlus.com to register your email address and stay informed about the service. Starting today, Disney+ is also available on social media. Follow us here:

About Disney+

Launched on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will for the first time be the streaming platform dedicated to films and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and more. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ will offer commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content, including the series “The Mandalorian”. ,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” and “Again! ” and the films “Lady and the Tramp” and “Noelle”. In addition to unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment and 30 seasons of “The Simpsons”, the service will also be the streaming site exclusive to films released by Walt Disney Studios in 2019 and beyond, including “Captain Marvel: Endgame,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story 4,” “The Lion King,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” », “Frozen 2” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”. The service will be launched in certain geographic territories, notably in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands, followed soon by Australia. and New Zealand, and is expected to be available in all major markets within the first two years Visit DisneyPlus.com to learn more.

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Media contacts

Karen Hobson

Karen.Hobson@disney.com

Jessica Casano-Antonellis

Jessica.casano@disney.com