For the first time in years, the Disney+ and Hulu bundle is down to $4.99 a month — but only if you act before Cyber Monday. The offer, confirmed by Hulu’s official promotional page and corroborated by consumer deals site Michael Saves, went live on November 24, 2025, and expires at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on December 1, 2025. That’s just eight days to lock in what’s essentially a 61% discount on two of the most popular streaming services in the U.S.

What’s Actually Included — And What’s Not

The $4.99/month deal covers the ad-supported Disney+, Hulu Bundle, meaning you get Disney+ with commercials and Hulu with commercials — but not entirely. Even the "ad-free" Premium bundle, priced at $14.99/month for the first year, still shows ads in live TV and linear content, as Hulu’s fine print quietly admits. That’s a detail many subscribers miss until they’re already subscribed.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Standard Bundle: $4.99/month (12 months) — regular price $12.99/month (61% off)
• Premium Bundle: $14.99/month (12 months) — regular price $19.99/month (25% off)
• Expanded Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+): $30/month — unchanged, still available

And here’s the catch: you can’t be a current subscriber. If you’ve had Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, or any bundle in the last 12 months, you’re locked out. That’s a common tactic in streaming promotions — lure in lapsed users and new sign-ups, not loyal ones. According to Hulu’s help page, the offer is strictly for "new and eligible returning subscribers."

Why This Deal Matters — Even More Than It Looks

At first glance, $4.99 seems like a steal. But here’s the real story: The Walt Disney Company, headquartered at 500 South Buena Vista Street in Burbank, California, has been quietly reshaping its streaming strategy since 2023. Under CEO Dana Walden, the company has shifted from chasing subscriber numbers at all costs to prioritizing profitable growth. This Black Friday deal isn’t a desperation move — it’s a calculated one.

Business Insider’s Deals Guide team noted that even without this promotion, bundling Disney+ and Hulu costs just $1 more per month than subscribing to either service individually. That’s unusually efficient pricing in a market where most services charge $15–$20 for standalone access. The $4.99 offer, then, isn’t just a discount — it’s a gateway drug to Disney’s entire ecosystem.

Think about it: once you’re in for $4.99, you’re watching Marvel, Star Wars, and FX shows on Hulu. You’re bingeing Disney Junior with your kids. You’re using the app daily. Chances are, you’ll stick around after the year ends — even if the price jumps back to $12.99. That’s the long game.

What Happens After the Year Ends?

Here’s where people get tripped up. The promotion auto-renews. No reminder. No opt-in. Just a $12.99 charge on your credit card 12 months from sign-up. That’s $78 more than you paid for the entire year.

And yes — you can cancel anytime. But canceling requires logging into the app, navigating settings, and confirming the cancellation. Most users don’t. A 2024 study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that 68% of subscribers to auto-renewing streaming bundles forgot to cancel after promotional periods ended. Disney knows this. They’ve built their model around it.

“It’s not about the discount,” says Michael Saverese, founder of MichaelSaves.com. “It’s about getting you hooked. Once you’re used to having both services in your rotation, you’re not going to give them up. Not unless something better comes along — and right now, nothing does.”

The Bigger Picture: Streaming Wars Are Getting Savvier

This isn’t Disney’s first Black Friday bundle. They ran similar deals in 2023 and 2024. But this year’s offer is sharper. The ad-supported bundle is the focus — and for good reason. Ad revenue from Hulu now accounts for nearly 40% of its operating income, according to Disney’s Q3 2025 earnings report. More subscribers = more ad impressions = higher margins.

Meanwhile, competitors are scrambling. Netflix raised prices again in October. Apple TV+ still doesn’t offer a bundle. Amazon Prime Video’s standalone price is $9.99 — but you need Prime for that, which costs $14.99. Disney’s $4.99 bundle beats that on price alone — and gives you more content.

What’s surprising? No one’s matching it. Not Roku, not Max, not Paramount+. Disney’s streaming division is winning by playing the long game — and this deal is a masterstroke.

What’s Next?

After December 1, expect the standard bundle to return to $12.99 and the Premium to $19.99. But Disney won’t disappear from the deal space. Analysts predict a similar promotion during the 2026 holiday season — possibly with a new twist: a bundled offer with Star+ or National Geographic content.

For now, the clock is ticking. If you’ve been on the fence about streaming, this is your moment. Just remember: set a calendar reminder for November 2026. And if you don’t want to pay $12.99 after the year’s up? Cancel before December 2.