Katarzyna Petru
Another price rise in the USA – other countries are also in line
Starting from 21 October 2025, Disney+ will become more expensive in the United States. The basic plan (with ads) will cost 11.99 USD per month, while the premium package without ads and in 4K quality will rise to 18.99 USD per month.
Let's remember that Disney+ launched in 2019 with a price of 7 USD/month – significantly low, in order to quickly build a user base. Since then, the service has already undergone several price increases: in December 2022, October 2023, and October 2024.
Why another price increase?
Officially, Disney explains the changes by citing higher production and platform maintenance costs, but a new wave of criticism has arisen following the suspension of the Jimmy Kimmel Live programme. This is the most challenging PR period for the platform in years.
It’s not just Disney+ that's getting more expensive. Netflix raised its prices in January 2025 to 8 USD/month with ads and 18 USD/month without ads. The head of HBO Max recently stated that their service is still "too cheap". The streaming market is therefore consistently moving towards higher subscription fees.
New Disney+ Prices in Different Regions
Region / Currency | Basic Plan (with ads) | Premium Plan (without ads, 4K) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
USA (USD) | 11.99 USD / month (previously 9.99 USD) | 18.99 USD / month (previously 15.99 USD) | Official Disney announcement, effective from 21 October 2025 |
Australia (AUD) | 15.99 AUD / month (previously 13.99 AUD) | 20.99 AUD / month (previously 17.99 AUD) | Price increase from February 2025; will also affect existing subscribers at the next billing |
Eurozone (EUR) | approx. 5.99 € / month (with ads) | approx. 9.99 € / month (without ads) | No confirmed new rates yet for October 2025 |
United Kingdom (GBP) | approx. £5 / month (with ads) | approx. £9 / month (without ads) | Current before the price increase; price changes expected after the USA |
Poland (PLN) | ~ 35–40 zł / month (estimate) | ~ 55–60 zł / month (estimate) | Official prices in PLN for October 2025 have not yet been announced |
What does this mean for users?
Disney's price increases show a clear trend: streaming services are no longer a "cheap alternative to cable". Subscriptions that started at a few dollars are now approaching the $20 monthly mark.
In Poland and Europe, new rates will be revealed in the coming weeks - one thing is certain: it will not get cheaper.
