Hulu Joins Disney+ and ESPN's Forthcoming Streaming Service in Spectrum TV Select Packages
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STAMFORD, Conn. and BURBANK, Calif., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced an expanded distribution agreement that brings Hulu (With Ads) to all Spectrum TV Select customers at no additional cost. Starting later this summer, TV Select customers will have access to Hulu's extensive library of hit TV series and films plus award-winning Originals, alongside existing complimentary access to ad-supported Disney+ and ESPN's soon-to-launch streaming service, anticipated by the fall of 2025. By expanding the value of TV Select to include popular streaming services like Hulu, TV Select customers will soon have access to a premium entertainment experience with a retail streaming value of more than $100 per month.
The newly expanded agreement – which drives incremental value and is financially net positive for both companies – also marks the return of eight Disney-owned linear networks to Spectrum's channel lineup: Disney Jr, Disney XD, Freeform, FXX, FXM, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo and BabyTV. Together with the addition of Hulu, these channels expand Spectrum's entertainment offering and create meaningful value for both companies by boosting advertising reach and strengthening audience engagement across platforms.
"We began this journey to transform the video proposition for consumers with Disney, so it is befitting that this new agreement and the doubling down on our strategy continues with them," said Tom Montemagno, Executive Vice President, Programming Acquisition for Charter. "This extension is a true testament to our mutual confidence in this innovative model – which already is showing improvement in subscriber churn – and our commitment to work creatively together to achieve win-win outcomes for both of us and most importantly for our customers – all achieved mid-cycle and absent from any of the typical pressures from expiring agreements."
"With the addition of Hulu and the return of our full portfolio of channels, we're pleased to expand and extend our agreement with Charter – delivering the most robust and valuable combination of linear and streaming entertainment for years to come," said Sean Breen, Executive Vice President, Disney Platform Distribution. "This agreement reflects our continued focus on leaning into the strength of Disney's best-in-class programming across every genre and platform – and our shared commitment with Charter to building innovative, consumer-focused distribution models that drive value across the board."
The renewed extension of Charter and Disney's carriage agreement will continue to be supported by marketing and promotional efforts. The deal leverages Disney's trusted IP, beloved characters and notable talent, and underscores both companies' belief in the enduring value of linear distribution paired with streaming. Charter also will make Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, the various Disney Bundles and the forthcoming ESPN streaming service available for purchase to its extensive broadband-only customer base at retail rates, as well as provide TV Select customers the opportunity to upgrade to the ad-free tiers of the included streaming services.
At launch, customers will be able to stream Hulu's TV series, films and critically acclaimed Originals, as well as their live Spectrum TV channels, directly through Xumo Stream Box, or on any Hulu-supported device.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator with services available to more than 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, supported by a 100% U.S.-based workforce, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise that includes three business segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenue of $91.4 billion in its Fiscal Year 2024.
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