Disney+ is Getting Stricter: Bye‑Bye Password Sharing
During a recent earnings call, Disney’s top dog, CEO Bob Iger, rattled the evidence that the Streaming Kingdom will soon be warding off password pirates. According to the big boss, the platform will put tighter security measures in place in September—an attempt to stop account hopping and grow revenue.
Why the crackdown?
- Every time the password is shared, another subscriber leaves a little piece of the Disney+ pie for someone else to eat, and that hurts the bottom line.
- “We’re in earnest with this plan,” Iger explained, hinting that the move will boost growth.
- Disney’s password policy is like a teenager’s phone—once it’s out, everyone watches you. Time to lock it down.
What’s already happening
The company has already banned password sharing in certain countries, and next month the same policy will roll out across the U.S. and elsewhere.
What does that mean for you?
- You’ll get prompts asking for an extra sign‑in if you log in from a new device.
- Once you’re back in, all related accounts are refreshed—making it trickier for friends to hijack your profile.
- Batman should be proud; no more sidekick accounts stealing your superhero movies.
Could it backfire?
Comic fans might find themselves flagged for “stolen password” without solid proof, but Disney’s approach can keep the subscriber experience intact while opening doors for fresh innovation.
The bottom line: Disney+ is tightening things up to keep its streaming carts full.
Disney+ Gets a Price Hike—Not Just for the Show
Ever seen a Disney fan out on a phone and wish everyone could share the same popcorn price? Disney’s looking to make that wish a bit more expensive. The streaming giant is planning a new fee for those who want to stream a Disney+ plan beyond their household. While the exact price is still under wraps, you can bet it’ll make your net worth feel a little slimmer on those extra shared accounts.
What’s Changing?
- Extra Fee for Outside-Sharing: If you’ve got a group of movie buffs who live in different houses, Disney is putting a small price tag on that convenience.
- ESPN+ & Hulu Price Hikes: Both of Disney’s other streaming names are nudging their prices up in October across several tiers—think better seats at the stadium, or a bigger kitchen for your streaming dinner.
- October Launch: All these changes are slated to kick off in the next month, so mark those calendars.
Why Does It Make Sense (for Disney)?
For Disney, it’s all about the economics of content. When more folks share and stream, the company needs to keep the carousel of shows spinning without losing cash flow. And for you, the payoff is having a slightly more curated list of family-friendly options, albeit at a higher monthly cost.
Bottom Line
Be ready for a new subscription number on your bill, and be prepared to explain to your friends why you’re paying an extra thirty bucks to keep the family movie nights going, even when they’re not all in the same house. Disney’s pulling the price cord—just like they pull the movie magic.
