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Hulu To Become International Tile On Disney+, Replacing Star
Deadline· 2025-08-06 11:51
Hulu will replace Star as a tile on the international Disney+ service. This marks the first major international expansion for Hulu and closely follows Disney buying Comcast out of the U.S. streamer last month. As Disney’s streaming business once again shone in its latest earnings quarter results, the company’s executive commentary for Q3 revealed Hulu would become a “global general entertainment brand” that in the fall “will replace the Star tile on Disney+ internationally.” Disney+ currently comprises Dis ...
Disney paying additional $438.7M to buy out NBCUniversal's Hulu stake
New York Post· 2025-06-09 22:42
Core Viewpoint - Walt Disney has completed its acquisition of Hulu, paying NBCUniversal an additional $438.7 million for its stake, resulting in full ownership of the streaming service [1][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The transaction allows for deeper integration of Hulu with Disney+ and ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer offering, as stated by CEO Bob Iger [1][3]. - Comcast previously agreed to sell its 33% stake in Hulu to Disney in 2019, following Disney's majority acquisition of Hulu during its $71 billion takeover of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets [3][6]. Group 2: Valuation and Market Position - The agreement established a floor valuation of $27.5 billion for Hulu, with a process for determining fair-market value involving a third-party appraisal [4][6]. - Hulu had 54.7 million subscribers at the end of Disney's second quarter, showcasing its significant market presence [5].