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Disney+ price history & increases

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$21.49/moPremium (no ads)

9 changes9 hikesPremium (no ads) +207% since 2021last change Sep 23, 2026official pricing ↗

Disney+ costs $12.49–$21.49/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Last raised on Sep 23, 2026 (Premium (no ads): $18.99 → $21.49/month, +13%). Disney+ has raised prices 6 times since 2021.

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Current Disney+ prices (US)

Disney+ plans and US prices in USD, checked Nov 2, 2026
PlanPriceBillingHow we know
Basic (with ads) $12.49 monthly hand-verified Nov 2, variety.com
Premium (no ads) $21.49 monthly hand-verified Nov 2, variety.com

US list prices in USD before tax, promotions and bundles.

Free plan or trial: No free trial in the US.

Disney+ price history

$0$4$8$12$16$20$2420222023202420252026Premium (no ads) $21.49Basic (with ads) $12.49
Monthly price by plan. Each step is a sourced change below; the line before the first change only shows the earlier price, not how long it applied.
  1. +13%
    price increase
    • Premium (no ads): $18.99/mo → $21.49/mo
    Sep 23, 2026 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  2. +4%
    price increase
    • Basic (with ads): $11.99/mo → $12.49/mo
    Sep 23, 2026 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  3. +19%
    price increase
    • Premium (no ads): $15.99/mo → $18.99/mo
    Oct 21, 2025 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  4. +20%
    price increase
    • Basic (with ads): $9.99/mo → $11.99/mo
    Oct 21, 2025 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  5. +14%
    price increase
    • Premium (no ads): $13.99/mo → $15.99/mo
    Oct 17, 2024 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  6. +25%
    price increase
    • Basic (with ads): $7.99/mo → $9.99/mo
    Oct 17, 2024 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  7. +27%
    price increase
    • Premium (no ads): $10.99/mo → $13.99/mo
    Oct 12, 2023 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  8. +38%
    price increase
    • Premium (no ads): $7.99/mo → $10.99/mo

    The ad-supported Basic plan launched at $7.99 the same day.

    Dec 8, 2022 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
  9. +14%
    price increase
    • Premium (no ads): $6.99/mo → $7.99/mo

    Disney+ had a single plan until December 2022.

    Mar 26, 2021 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2

Disney+ pricing FAQ

How much does Disney+ cost?
Disney+ costs $12.49–$21.49/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Plans: Basic (with ads) $12.49/month; Premium (no ads) $21.49/month.
Did Disney+ raise its prices?
Yes. Last raised on Sep 23, 2026 (Premium (no ads): $18.99 → $21.49/month, +13%). Disney+ has raised prices 6 times since 2021.
What is the cheapest Disney+ plan?
The cheapest Disney+ plan is Basic (with ads) at $12.49/month.
How much is Disney+ with ads vs without ads?
With ads, Disney+ starts at $12.49/month (Basic (with ads)). Without ads, it starts at $21.49/month (Premium (no ads)).
Does Disney+ have a free trial or free plan?
No free trial in the US.

Cheaper streaming video alternatives

Services in the same category whose cheapest monthly plan costs less than Disney+'s ($12.49/mo). Plans differ in what they include.

ServiceFromHikesLast change
YouTube Premium & YouTube Music $5.99/mo 3 Apr 10, 2026
Amazon Prime & Prime Video $6.99/mo 3 Apr 10, 2026
Netflix $8.99/mo 16 Mar 26, 2026
Paramount+ $8.99/mo 8 Jan 15, 2026
Peacock $8.99/mo 13 Aug 18, 2026
Crunchyroll $9.99/mo 5 Feb 2, 2026

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