Disney+ to Include Advertising

Disney+ is the latest streamer to offer ad-supported subscriptions in NZ.

It’s hasn’t revealed when the new plan will launch or for how much.

Chances are its introduction will coincide with a rise in the current ad-free plan, which will become a Premium option — and the only one to include 4K-UHD streaming.

Here’s the media release:

NEW DISNEY+ AD-SUPPORTED SUBSCRIPTION PLAN COMING SOON IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Offering more choice, flexibility and value to suit consumer needs

Disney+ is set to introduce a new ad-supported subscription plan in Australia and New Zealand in the coming months, offering consumers more choice, flexibility and value when selecting a plan to suit their streaming needs.

The new “Standard with Ads” plan will be available at an attractive price point alongside the current Standard and Premium plans.

All Disney+ subscribers enjoy our very best in entertainment and sports – from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and ESPN – including blockbuster movies, brand-new Original series and live sports.

The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said: “We’re excited to soon be launching an ad-supported Disney+ offering in Australia and New Zealand.

“This new plan will provide more choice, flexibility and value to subscribers.

“Also, for the first time, advertisers and partners will have the opportunity to connect with our general entertainment audiences who choose ads as part of the world-class films and TV series they enjoy from us.

“The new Standard with Ads offering will pair our most beloved stories, characters and brands with advanced proprietary advertising technology and audience-based capabilities.

“The combination delivers sophisticated, scalable advertising for both consumers and advertisers.”

Launch timing for Standard with Ads is yet to be announced.