Disney+ to roll out a cheaper subscription plan with ads

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You can soon save a bit of money on your Disney+ subscription — if you're willing to watch some ads.

Disney announced Friday it will launch a new cheaper, ad-supported version of its subscription service later this year. A Disney+ subscription currently costs $7.99 per month and doesn't have any ads.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.