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Disney and Fubo announced the closing of their deal merging Hulu + Live TV operations with Fubo, with Disney owning a 70% stake in the new company.
The entertainment giant has no timeline for killing the streamer's app, even if it really wants you to watch via Disney+ instead.
Unveiling its latest financial results, Fubo had 1.35 million North American subscribers in the second quarter of 2025. Fubo, which has just closed a deal with Disney to merge with the Hulu + Live TV business, saw its third quarter revenue fall 2 percent to $368.6 million, compared to a year-ago $374.7 million.
Disney and Fubo have come to an official agreement, announcing plans to merge the streamer’s business with Hulu + Live TV.
Disney takes 70% interest in the sports-focused channel, which becomes the nation's sixth largest pay-TV service with nearly 6 million domestic subscribers.
Disney has finalized its deal merging Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, gaining a 70% stake. Both services remain independent, with new prices effective from November 5
The announcement of the deal came as a surprise in January, as Fubo had previously sued Disney (along with Fox and Warner Bros.) over antitrust concerns related to Venu, the streamers’ proposed giant sports app.
Hulu, Disney Plus, and HBO Max all raised prices this week, adding to a growing list of subscription services that have increased costs throughout the year.
Disney and YouTube TV are stuck in a stalemate. ESPN personalities are appealing to YouTube TV customers, but their messages might not be resonating.
With nearly six million North American subscribers, the newly combined Fubo and Hulu + Live TV venture is now the second largest virtual pay-TV provider in the U.S. It only trails Google's YouTube TV, which reportedly has more than 10 million paying subscribers.
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