Walt Disney said on Tuesday it will raise prices for its flagship Disney+ streaming service in the United States next month, as the entertainment giant pushes to bolster profits from its digital platforms.

Starting October 21, the ad-supported Disney+ plan will increase by $2 to $11.99 per month, while the ad-free premium tier will rise $3 to $18.99 a month. Annual premium subscriptions will jump $30 to $189.99.

Bundled packages combining Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ will also see price hikes, according to the company’s website.

Disney is facing heightened public scrutiny following the recent controversy over the temporary removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live! from ABC, which sparked calls to even boycott the company’s services.

Disney+ launched in November 2019 at $6.99 per month, gradually ra

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