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The days of your homie, cousin, or boo thang sharing your Disney+ account for free are coming to an end.
Disney Plus is following Netflix’s example by cracking down on account and password sharing. Its new “paid sharing program” is rolling out to subscribers in the US and other territories.
The paid sharing program was teased during earnings calls earlier this year and is now a reality, with subscribers getting options from which they can choose.
The idea of the program is to convert those using other people’s accounts into paid subscribers.
Per THR:
The paid sharing program has a couple of options for users, per a blog post published Wednesday: People sharing an account with someone outside their household can add that person as an “Extra Member” for $6.99 per month for Disney+ Basic, or $9.99 for Disney+ Premium, both discounts to the normal retail price. Only one Extra Member will be allowed per account, and it is not available as part of the Disney Bundle.
In addition, users sharing an account can also subscribe to Disney+ themselves, and can transfer an eligible profile to the new account to keep their watch history and settings.
According to the Disney+ help center, “Disney+ will automatically detect and establish your Household based on your subscription activity, linked devices, and internet connection among other factors.” If it thinks you are watching outside your household, you may need to enter a one-time password to verify that you are adding a location to your household, or that you are traveling away from home.
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As you can imagine, subscribers are not feeling the idea, especially since they are subject to annual price hikes.
“This is why people pirate bc of you dumbass companies not letting password sharing,” one user wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Another user noted, “This is why I stick to Blu Rays and DVDs.”
Disney+ isn’t winning anyone with this decision; you can see more reactions in the gallery below.
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Agatha All Along, the heavily anticipated Disney+ series will premiere with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
Kathryn Hahn stars as Agatha Harkness, a neighborhood witch that audiences first met on the Disney+ series, WandaVision. In the spinoff, Agatha loses her powers after a teenager helps her break from a “distorted spell” and sets out to get them back, according to the series description.
Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Maria Dizzia, Paul Adelstein, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Okwui Okpokwasili, Patti LuPone, Aubrey Plaza and Debra Jo Rupp are included in the cast.
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Jac Schaeffer, Rachel Goldberg and Gandja Monteiro directed the series. Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Mary Livanos and Schaeffer are executive producers. Trevor Waterson is co-producer.
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The new series debuts on the heels of Disney+ announcing a promo deal. Keep reading to learn more about the $1.99 offer and how to stream Agatha All Along.
Disney+ $1.99 Promo: How to Redeem in Time to Watch ‘Agatha All Along‘ & More
The first two episodes of Agatha All Along will begin streaming on Disney+ on Wednesday at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The remaining seven episodes will premiere weekly on Disney+.
How much does Disney+ cost? The basic streaming plan usually starts at $9.99 per month, but new and returning customers can subscribe to Disney+ Basic for $1.99/month for three months — a savings of $18 off the base price. The limited deal launched on Sep. 12 and ends on Sept. 27.
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Disney+ Basic gives you access to Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Channel and Pixar originals, along with other movies, shows, concerts specials documentaries and more including The Acolyte, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), Moon Knight, Loki, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bluey. Inside Out 2 (streaming Sept. 25) and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (streaming Oct. 30).
In addition to the limited promo, Disney+ debuted a series of exclusive offers and discounts for subscribers. Some of the perks include early access to Agatha All Along merchandise at DisneyStore.com beginning Sept. 18; an exclusive bundle of over 35 free Marvel Digital Comics and 15% off Disney-inspired goodies at Funko and Loungefly.
Watch the trailer for Agatha All Along below.
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Calling all Descendants fans! Disney‘s Descendants: The Rise of Red, is the fourth movie of this franchise which releases today, Friday (July 12) on Disney+. It is also set to air on Disney Channel on Aug. 9 at 8 p.m ET.
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In this iteration of the story, Uma (played by China Anne McClain), once a villain kid is now the headmaster of Auradon Prep. She invites Red (played by Kylie Cantrall), who is the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts (played by Rita Ora) to the school. When Red’s mom starts a rebellion against Auradon, Red teams up with Chloe (played by Malia Baker), Cinderella’s daughter. The story unravels as they go back in to stop past events that turned Red’s mom into a villain.
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Descendants: The Rise of Red is directed by Jennifer Phang also known for her work in films like Advantageous (2015) and Half-Life (2008).
The films cast includes Brandy, Rita Ora, Kylie Cantrall, Maria Baker, China Anne McClain, Jeremy Drift, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Paolo Montalban, Melanie Paxson, and Leonardo Nam.
Keep scrolling for ways to join Disney+ and stream Descendants: The Rise of Red.
How to Stream Descendants: The Rise of Red on Disney+
You can now stream Descendants: The Rise of Red on Disney+ and rewatch the Descendants 1, 2, and 3 to refresh your memory. If you’re not a Disney+ subscriber, here’s a short rundown of how much it costs, and how to land a free subscription.
Disney+ plans start at $7.99/month for the Basic subscription and $11.99/month for Disney+ Premium (ad-free streaming).
Looking for a Disney+ deal? You have a few options, the easiest being a bundle plan, which saves you up to 37% off. Subscribe to the Disney+ Basic Duo plan with Hulu for $9.99/month, or the Trio plan with Hulu and ESPN+ for $14.99/month.
Disney+ offers a huge collection of exclusive TV series, movies, documentaries, concert specials and sports. Go get your subscription now and get ready for a movie night with family and friends.
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Descendants: The Rise of Red will also be airing on Aug. 9 at 8p.m ET on Disney Channel.
For those looking for another streaming service alternative, you might want to add Sling TV. With Sling Orange, you can stream Disney Channel and other channels for $20 for your first month (regularly $40/month). It includes 34 channels with seven exclusive sports and family channels.
Hulu is another affordable alternative to stream Descendants: The Rise of Red without cable, as it offers a library full of Disney’s most popular programs. If you already have a Hulu subscription, you can watch Bluey for no additional cost — just log in to your account to get access.
If you are in search of another great streaming platform, consider getting DirecTV. DirecTV Stream offers a handful streaming plans, the most affordable is the Entertainment package ($79.99/month) featuring over 90 channels including Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ESPN, Nickelodeon, TLC, Hallmark Channel, Paramount Network, ABC, and many more.
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Calling all Bluey fans! Disney Branded Television dropped the trailer for the new Bluey Minisodes, unveiling the release of the first seven episodes. The upcoming Bluey Minisodes will debut on Disney+ at midnight PT on Wednesday, July 3, followed by airing on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel throughout the week.
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The beloved Disney Channel series follows the adventures of a lovable Blue Heeler pup named Bluey, her younger sister Bingo, and their family. Each episode captures the imaginative world of childhood through playful games, heartfelt moments, and life lessons. With its endearing characters, this Australian animated series is a celebration of family bonds, life learnings, and growing up.
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The short series Bluey Minisodes is written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio. This new series will focus on the humorous and heartwarming moments between Bluey and Bingo, giving audiences a deeper insight into the siblings’ world.
If your kids are fans of Bluey, you can celebrate the new minisodes with merch and toys from Walmart, Target, Amazon, Delta Children and Macy’s.
Keep reading to learn the streaming options available to watch the new Bluey Minisodes online.
How to Watch Bluey Minisodes Online
You will be able to stream the new Bluey Minisodes on Wednesday (July 3) on Disney+. Meanwhile, if you already have a Disney+ subscription, you can catch up and watch all Bluey episodes for free when you log in to your account.
Looking for a Disney+ deal? You have a few options, the easiest being a bundle plan, which saves you up to 37% off. Subscribe to the Disney+ Basic Duo plan with Hulu for $9.99/month, or the Trio plan with Hulu and ESPN+ for $14.99/month.
Disney+ offers a huge collection of exclusive TV series, movies, documentaries, concert specials and sports. Go get your subscription now and get ready for a movie night with family and friends.
How to Watch Disney Channel Without Cable
Upon its release on July 3 on Disney+, Bluey Minisodes will also be rolling out on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel. For those looking for another streaming service alternative, you might want to add Sling TV. With Sling Orange, you can stream Disney Channel and other channels for $20 for your first month (regularly $40/month). It includes 34 channels with seven exclusive sports and family channels.
Hulu is another affordable option to stream Bluey Minisodes without cable, as it offers a library full of Disney’s most popular programs. If you already have a Hulu subscription, you can watch Bluey for no additional cost — just log in to your account to get access.
If you don’t have a Hulu subscription, new users can get a 30-day free trial to watch Bluey and more. When your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee based on the plan you pick out.
For those looking for another alternative streaming platform, consider getting DirecTV. DirecTV Stream offers a handful streaming plans, the most affordable is the Entertainment package ($79.99/month) featuring over 90 channels including Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ESPN, Nickelodeon, TLC, Hallmark Channel, Paramount Network, ABC, and many more.
The Choice + Sports plan is currently on sale for $98.99/month (reg. $123.98) comes with 125+ channels including Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney XD, as well as sports channels like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, and so much more. You can also get the Ultimate + Sports Pack for $109.99/month (reg. $134. 98). This one includes over 160 channels, including Disney Jr., Disney Channel, Disney XD, and more.
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If you’re one of those people who enjoys Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ content at the expense of a friend or family member without having to pay, start counting your days.
You have until June to get your bank accounts in order and decide whether you want to continue sharing your Disney+ and its family streaming platform account with your homie or other family members.
Those allowing other people to use their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ accounts will see a message telling them to add that person to their plan for an additional fee, of course.
Speaking with CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger talked about Disney’s plans to start cracking down on the popular practice of password sharing.
Per Variety:
According to Disney chief Bob Iger, the Mouse House this June will “be launching our first real foray into password sharing” enforcement. Iger, during an interview Thursday on CNBC, said the initial launch will be “just a few countries in a few markets” (he didn’t identify them) then “will grow significantly with a full rollout in September.”
The initial communications to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ customers will prompt password-borrowers to start their own subscriptions, the company has said previously. Later in 2024, account holders who want allow access to individuals outside their household will be able to add them for an additional fee.
When Disney+ begins its crackdown on password sharing, which it hopes will help achieve “double-digit margins, it will join Netflix, which has already begun doing so.
Netflix claims that its effort to crack down on password sharing has been successful in helping boost subscriber numbers.
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Aside from the last season of Loki, Disney+’s live-action MCU series haven’t generated much interest from hardcore fanboys. But with Daredevil: Reborn already in production, hype is slowly building around Matt Murdock’s return to the MCU.
That being said, on Wednesday, April 3, interest in the series got a big boost when on-set photos of Jon Bernthal’s Punisher hit the internet which showed the actor in full Frank Castle attire and covered in blood which surely came from a violent encounter of some kind. According to Variety, the upcoming Daredevil: Reborn series has gone through some ups and downs due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, but now that things are back on track, fans can expect to see the kind of action-packed brutality that made Netflix’s Daredevil series such a hit amongst fans back in 2017.
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“Daredevil: Born Again” has been through a bit of a development rollercoaster. The series parted ways with head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman last October while the production was shut down amid the SAG-AFTRA strike. Marvel also released the directors for the remaining episodes of the season as it decided to take “Born Again” in a new creative direction despite half of the series’ 18-episode order already being shot. Only some elements of pre-existing material is expected to be used in the final cut of the show.
Dario Scardapane, who wrote and executive produced Bernthal’s “The Punisher” series, stepped in to serve as the new “Born Again” showrunner a few weeks after Ord and Corman’s exit. The duo are still being credited as executive producers. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead — who directed on Marvel’s “Moon Knight” and “Loki” Season 2 — were added as directors. It’s unclear whether or not the original 18-episode order remains.
If these pictures are any indication of what we can expect when Daredevil: Reborn hit’s Disney+, we’re in for a bloody good time.
Check out pics of Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher alongside Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and let us know if you’re as hype as we are about the upcoming series in the comments section below.
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While Star Wars fans have many issues with both the prequel and sequel trilogies that followed the first three classics that George Lucas blessed us with, the spinoff shows that stream on Disney+ have garnered much love and support. Now another series will be coming that will delve even deeper into the Star Wars universe.
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On Tuesday (March 20), Disney+ released their first trailer for a new Star Wars spinoff series dubbed The Acolyte which centers around a Jedi killer and actually takes place 100 years before the Star Wars prequel, The Phantom Menace. Judging from the trailer, the Jedi will have their hands full as they try to take down the young, Force-wielding Sith in training, portrayed by Amanda Stenberg
In the trailer we see this assassin wield a red lightsaber so you just know chaos is about to go down. We’re with it. Also in the cast are Carrie-Ann Moss and Jodie Turner-Smith, as if we didn’t need more reason to tune in.
With the series taking place 100 years before the prequel films, we doubt we’ll see anyone from the OG Star Wars film make an appearance (Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, etc), but Chewbacca and other role players are definitely on the table and maybe even a legendary Sith or two might make a cameo or play a role in the show after it’s all said and done.
Check out the trailer for The Acolyte below and let us know if you’ll be checking for it when it premiers on Disney+ on June 4th. Peep photos in the gallery, too.
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The trailer for the next installment of National Geographic’s acclaimed series Genius focusing on the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X made its debut.
As the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday weekend begins, National Geographic has released the full trailer for the next installment of their award-winning Genius series focusing on the civil rights leader and another iconic figure in the struggle for social justice, Malcolm X. The series, entitled Genius: MLK/X, is the first time that it will explore the lives of two impactful figures at once, opening with the two’s only public interaction on Capitol Hill at a Senate hearing in 1964.
Genius: MLK/X features Kelvin Harrison Jr., the Screen Actors Guild Award winner for his role in The Trial of The Chicago 7 and the star of Chevalier as Dr. King. Aaron Pierre, the actor notable for his performance as Caesar in Barry Jenkins’ Amazon series, The Underground Railroad, and M. Night Shyamalan’s, Old, portrays the activist, Malcolm X.
The docudrama series zeroes in on the lives of the two iconic figures going back to their formative years where both were reared with a strong sense of family but also beset by tragedy that placed them on their respective journeys to realize their identities and to fight for change for their people and the world.
The limited series also stars Weruche Opia as Coretta Scott King, MLK’s wife, and Jayme Lawson as Betty Shabazz, the wife of Malcolm X. Genius MLK/X also takes time to fully detail their lives and identities in full as powerful civil rights activists carrying on their late husbands’ work. The series also features the late Emmy Award winner Ron Cephas Jones in one of his final roles.
Genius: MLK/X is produced by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Ron Howard, Brian Glazer, Francie Calfo and Kristen Zolner. Ambassador Atallah Shabazz is also involved with the series, having served as a consulting producer. It is also produced by Undisputed Cinema, Imagine Television, and 20th Television. The series will air weekly and debuts on National Geographic Feb. 1 at 9 p.m. ET/8 CT with two episodes, which will be available on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.
Check out the trailer for Genius: MLK/X below.
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BTS is treating the ARMY to an epic delve into their 10-year journey as a K-pop group with an eight part docuseries titled BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star. The new limited-series will premiere the first two episodes on Wednesday (Dec. 20) exclusively on Disney+.
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In case the BTS biography and Funko Pops! weren’t enough, each part of the docuseries will focus on defining moments in the group’s career including from before their start, how BTS was formed, their solo projects and moments ahead to their anticipated reunion in 2025. ARMY can also get excited for never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind-the-scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.
Other pivotal points that will be highlighted include their preparation for their debut, their struggles during the “Danger” period, discussing their first concerts, their debut at the American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, what it was like becoming stars in America, speaking at the UN as well as personal moments like what it was like for them to meet each other for the first time, J-Hope’s surprise birthday party, Jung Kook’s high school graduation ceremony and more, according to Disney+.
You can expect two episodes to drop every Wednesday starting Dec. 20 until Jan. 10 for a total of episodes.
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How to Watch BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star
Starting Wednesday (Dec. 20), you can indulge in the first two episodes of BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star with two episodes dropping every following Wednesday. The docuseries will be airing exclusively on Disney+, which means you’ll need a subscription in order to watch the limited-series. If you have a subscription to Disney+ already, then you’ll be able to watch every episode for no additional cost. All you need to do is log into your account on Wednesday and it’ll be under new releases.
Don’t have a Disney+ account? The streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, but it is one of the most affordable streaming options out there with plans starting at $7.99/month. Click here or the button below to start your membership.
There are various plans you can choose from depending on what your budget is. The most basic plan is ad-supported and is just $7.99/month (or $79.99/year) with ads. You can also save additional money with Disney+ bundle, which includes ESPN+ and Hulu from $13/month. You’ll gain access to the entire Disney+ library including original series, movies and content from affiliates like National Geographic, Marvel and more.
For even more content offerings, you can also add Hulu + Live TV that’ll offer you the entire Hulu library including hundreds of live TV channels.
Another money-saving option is to join Disney+ through Verizon. Right now, Verizon customers can get the Disney+ Bundle for $10/month with Verizon’s MyPlan, which can help save up to $4.99/month. It’s also customizable, which means you can toggle off the perks that you don’t want.
Content you can look forward to watching includes Peter Pan & Wendy, Muppets Mayhem, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, J-Hope in the Box, SUGA Road to D-Day, The Prouder Family: Louder & Prouder, WandaVision, The Mandalorian, Loki, The Book of Boba Fett, The Beatles Get Back, The Simpsons, Welcome to Earth and Called to the Wild and more.
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Ludacris is helping you get into the holiday spirit — and no, it isn’t with a new Christmas single. The “Stand Up” rapper is trading the recording studio for a film set as he’s starring in the new Disney holiday movie Dashing Through the Snow. You can officially stream the new movie exclusively on Disney+ starting Friday (Nov. 17).
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Ludacris stars as Eddie Garrick, a divorced social worker for the Atlanta Police Department who has lost his joy and spirit for the yuletide season due to a traumatic experience as a child. At the request of his ex-wife Allison (Teyonah Parris), he takes his 8-year-old daughter, Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum), for Christmas Eve. It’s when they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery) that the two are swept up in a magical adventure that may just help Garrick rediscover his holiday spirit.
Other castmembers you can expect to see include Oscar Nuñez, Zulay Henao, Kevin Connolly and Janora McDuffie.
Check below for the streaming options available.
How to Watch & Stream Dashing Through the Snow
Dashing Through the Snow is a Disney+ original, which means you’ll need a subscription to the platform in order to watch it online. Already have a membership? All you need to do is log into your account and find it under new releases, then you’ll be able to stream the movie for free.
If you aren’t subscribed to Disney+ the streaming platform offers a variety of plans starting at $7.99/month that you can customize to your needs. Click here or the button below to start your subscription.
The cheapest option is the Basic Plan for $7.99/month and provides you with the service’s ad-supported plan. You’ll have access to the entire Disney+ library including programs from Marvel, National Geographic and more and the ability to stream on multiple devices. If you’d prefer no ads, then you can get the Premium Plan for $13.99/month, which includes everything in the Basic Plan as well as the ability to download and watch content offline.
Looking for additional savings? You can save over 40% when you bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ for $14.99/month, which will triple your content library. For live TV offerings, you can also bundle Disney+ with Hulu+ Live TV to expand your program offerings further.
Another money-saver option is to join Disney+ through Verizon. With Verizon’s MyPlan, you can get the Disney+ Bundle for $10/month, which can help save up to $4.99/month. The best part? You can toggle off perks each month and only pay for what you use.
Besides Dashing Through the Snow, you’ll have access to all of Disney+’s library of exclusive and original programs such as Peter Pan & Wendy, Muppets Mayhem, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, J-Hope in the Box, SUGA Road to D-Day, The Prouder Family: Louder & Prouder, WandaVision, The Mandalorian, Loki, The Book of Boba Fett, The Beatles Get Back, The Simpsons, Welcome to Earth and Called to the Wild.
Check below to watch the trailer for Dashing Through the Snow.
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