Disney Plus is now a well-established powerhouse in the streaming world thanks to its continuous releases of original shows, new films and gripping series. By persistently adding to its library of content, Disney Plus has amassed a hugely diverse range of things to watch.

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Its child-friendly options include newer films such as Encanto and Elemental, as well as classics like The Lion King, Toy Story, and The Incredibles. Disney Plus also has a growing selection of adult-focused content with new and continuing TV series releases like The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and The Walking Dead as well as reality hits like The Kardashians.

That's not forgetting the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, like the recent Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, and all the Star Wars series, including The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett! They've also recently added the highly anticipated Shogun to the platform with two episodes released weekly.

Not only that, the latest movie in the Indiana Jones franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, has arrived on the streaming service, giving Disney Plus subscribers the ideal movie night film. So, if you're looking for a streaming service to keep you entertained this Spring, Disney Plus is not likely to disappoint.

This isn't the only subscription Disney Plus offer so we've got this guide to tell you how much all the other levels will cost and what's included in this price.

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We've also got round-ups of the best Disney Plus shows and best Disney Plus movies, so you can delve deeper into what Disney Plus is all about – including compatible devices and the price increase.

What is Disney Plus: What's included in the UK subscription?

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, holding a whip and looking angry
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - available on Disney Plus. Disney

Disney Plus is a major streaming service owned by The Walt Disney Company which features a host of new and past TV series and films from Disney and its many subsidiaries.

That means you can not only expect to find Disney projects like The Little Mermaid and The Bear but also shows and films from:

  • Pixar
  • Marvel
  • Star Wars
  • Fox
  • National Geographic
  • Star

Disney Plus subscribers have access to a range of shows and films made by Disney's creative studios (FX, Fox, 20th Century Studios, ABC, Searchlight and Freeform) with Star – a section added after launch catering for more mature content.

Also, Hulu titles are often added as a part of Star. From award-winning movies including Nomadland and Nightmare Alley to TV shows including Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. See our guide to can you watch Hulu in the UK to see what you can watch with a Disney subscription.

As per streaming services like Netflix, you don't have to buy each show or film you watch; instead, you pay a monthly subscription for access to all titles on the service’s massive library.

Disney Plus has now released two new cheaper subscription plans to help you save on your membership. The Standard with Ads plan usually costs just £4.99 a month and includes access to 1080p Disney content which can be streamed across two devices; you will have adverts and will be unable to download content to play offline. Check out the Disney Plus ad tiers explained for more.

The plan above this, the Standard plan, costs £7.99 a month and has all the benefits of the Standard with Ads membership, plus there are no adverts and you can download content to watch offline on two devices. If you want to go all out, then the Premium plan could be the one for you. For £10.99 a month, you can enjoy ultra-high definition (4K HDR) ad-free content streamed and downloaded across four devices.

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How much does Disney Plus cost in the UK?

Percy Jackson kneels down and holds a glowing sword to the ground as giant ocean waves rise behind him
The new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series has recently been added to Disney Plus. Disney

The cost of your Disney Plus subscription depends on the plan you've chosen. The Standard with Ads plan usually costs £4.99 a month. The Standard plan costs £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year, and the Premium plan costs £10.99 a month or £109.90 a year.

While the vast majority of content on Disney Plus is included in your subscription cost, the studio does occasionally release so-called Disney Plus Premier Access titles which are available for an additional fee.

The first title in this scheme was the live-action remake of Mulan, which landed on the service for an initial cost of £19.99 (on top of the subscription fee) and became a free title three months later.

Later releases such as animated adventure Cruella and Black Widow also launched via Premier Access, before also becoming free titles on the service.

However, since the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced, fans have seen a 48-day window between theatrical release and a film's arrival on Disney Plus, as noted by the releases of Marvel films such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.

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How do I sign up for Disney Plus in the UK?

You can sign up to Disney Plus on their website or through the Disney Plus app. You can download the app on most Android and Apple devices, as well as most Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV Stick. You can also sign up via your PS5 or Xbox Series X games console.

Check out our guide to find out how to download the Disney Plus app. You’ll be able to sign up for the service through Sky Q and NOW – Disney Plus will be available as an add-on.

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How many people can watch Disney Plus at once?

The amount of devices you can stream Disney Plus on simultaneously depends on the plan you've signed up for. The Standard with Ads and Standard plans allow streaming on two devices, while Premium subscribers can stream on four devices at once.

How many devices can you use Disney Plus on?

You can also register up to ten devices, and Disney Plus will support seven profiles. The Disney Plus app can be downloaded on most Apple and Android devices, Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, as well as consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

What TV shows are on Disney Plus?

Daisy Ridley plays Rey in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Daisy Ridley plays Rey in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, available on Disney Plus. SEAC

Top Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and Fox shows are available for all subscribers, including:

  • Star Wars series Ahsoka, a live-action show based on the characters of cartoon series The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels. Also there's Star Wars' Andor, a series that acts as a prequel to the movie Rogue One.
  • Marvel Studios is rolling out an ambitious slate of shows set in its cinematic universe, which started with WandaVision and continued with Secret Invasion.
  • Season three of Only Murders in the Building, a comedy series fronted by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, whose apartment building is plagued by a series of incidents.
  • Star Originals including Welcome to Wrexham, a docuseries about Ryan Reynolds's purchase and ownership of one of professional football's oldest clubs, which is soon returning for its third season.
  • National Geographic shows like the new series of Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, which shows us the daily lives of some of the world’s most extraordinary animals in new detail.
  • Cartoon shorts like I Am Groot series two and Forky Asks a Question from the world of Toy Story.
  • 32 seasons of hit animation series The Simpsons and new episodes of its sister show Futurama.
  • All seven seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, an animated series delving into what happened between Episode II and Episode III, as well as a second series of spin-off Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
  • Fans have been waiting with bated breath since news of the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series first broke. Now the wait is over, as episodes will be airing weekly.
  • The new

What movies are on Disney Plus?

The Banshees of Inisherin.
The Banshees of Inisherin. Searchlight Pictures

Disney Plus hosts a gigantic library of classic Disney movies (think Snow White) alongside Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and Fox movies.

The biggest films to look out for include…

  • Recent Oscar nominees such as the The Banshees of Inisherin and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
  • The Little Mermaid - Disney's latest foray into live-action remakes starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.
  • The Menu - a black comedy starring Ralph Fiennes in which 12 privileged guests arrive on a lavish private island and are served by a former celebrity chef.
  • Peter Pan and Wendy - A new adaptation of J M Barrie's classic which sees Wendy Darling flying off to Neverland with her two brothers.
  • Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, along with all the previous Star Wars films, are available on Disney Plus.
  • The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Almost all of the MCU superhero films will be available to watch, including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
  • Disney Plus original movies including Strange World and Lady and the Tramp.
  • 20th Century Fox classics including Mrs Doubtfire.
  • The entire Pixar collection, including new release Elemental.
  • The X-Men movies, including the acclaimed X-Men: Days of Future Past.
  • The brand new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny film is available to stream, starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas and, of course, Indiana Jones himself— Harrison Ford.

Is Disney Plus worth it?

There’s certainly a lot going for the subscription service, with the Disney Plus Standard plan cost (£7.99) being cheaper than Netflix’s standard package (£10.99).

At the launch of the service, a weak spot for Disney Plus was that its content was almost exclusively child and teen-friendly, leading to a shortage of mature titles for adults to dive into. However, that totally changed with the inclusion of Star in 2021 - oh, and just in case you're a parent nervous about your little ones watching something they should, here's our explainer on the Disney Plus parental controls.

Marvel Studios also regularly produces original television series for Disney Plus set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and with Secret Invasion, Loki season two and Daredevil: Born Again all launching late last year, Disney has quickly established itself as the streamer of choice for comic book aficionados.

Disney Plus may well be the best streaming service for Marvel fans, Star Wars lovers or those with children - or indeed anyone with an interest in the streaming service's rapidly growing choices for both young and old, at a very reasonable price.

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Read more in our ‘Is Disney Plus worth it?’ analysis

Can I download Disney Plus films and TV shows?

Yes, you can download titles and watch them later on the Disney Plus app. You can only do so on ios or Android devices, currently, you're unable to watch Disney offline on PCs or game consoles. Downloads will last 30 days.

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Want more Disney? Check out our guides to how to get Disney Plus on your smart TV and recommendations of Disney Plus offers, or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide.

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