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Everything you need to know about Disney+, Disney's new streaming service

From how much it is likely to cost to what you can binge on, here are the five things you need to know about Disney's upcoming streaming service

Disney's new streaming service Disney+ is being hailed as the giant that will trample on the likes of Netflix and Amazon. With the Fox-Disney merger, Disney will not only have money to pump into the  streaming service, but it will also have 60% ownership of Hulu, a two-fold increase from its pre-existing stake in the 20th Century Fox assets, making it a biggie for sure. Here's everything you need to know about Disney+.

When will it be available and how much will it cost?    

Although no official launch dates have been announced, the service is most likely to be rolled in around the end of 2019 in the US. It is also likely to be on the cheaper end of the spectrum - it will definitely be cheaper than Netflix but we don't yet know by how much. Netflix has a standard $8 per month plan and $11 hi-definition plan at present. This could also mean that Disney+ could have less number of movies and films in comparison to other streaming platforms. Disney chairman Bob Iger has revealed that Disney+ will be focusing on quality rather than quantity of content. They also seem to be really counting on the fact that they will have exclusive content from Marvel, 'Star Wars', Pixar as well as National Geographic.