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Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro said during an earnings call on Wednesday that the company is "exploring a free product for consumers." D'Amaro stated that a free tier could help expand the streaming service's reach. The company has not announced a launch date or other details about the free option.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/975543/disney-plus-free-tier-q3-2026-earnings