Disney+ is set to elevate its streaming experience with a significant update, introducing support for HDR10+ to its platform, as recently spotted by FlatPanelsHD. The announcement, initially made earlier this year at CES 2025, confirmed that Disney+ would join streaming giants like Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix in adopting HDR10+, alongside its existing Dolby Vision and HDR10 offerings. While the app update has begun rolling out, Disney+ has not yet started streaming shows or movies in HDR10+, but the move signals a promising enhancement for subscribers, particularly those with HDR10+-compatible devices like Samsung TVs, smartphones, and tablets.
HDR10+ is an advanced high dynamic range (HDR) video technology developed by Samsung, Amazon, and Panasonic, designed to compete with Dolby Vision. Unlike standard HDR10, which adjusts brightness and contrast on a scene-by-scene basis, HDR10+ uses dynamic metadata to optimize these settings frame by frame. This results in richer contrast, deeper blacks, and more vibrant colors, providing a more immersive and accurate viewing experience. The technology is royalty-free, making it an attractive option for manufacturers and content providers compared to Dolby Vision, which requires licensing fees. HDR10+ is supported by over 13,000 devices, including the latest Apple TV 4K, newer iPhones, iPads, and a wide range of Samsung products, making it a significant addition for Disney+ users.
The update, first reported by FlatPanelsHD, indicates that Disney+ has integrated HDR10+ compatibility into its app, preparing the platform for future content streaming in this format. While no specific timeline has been confirmed for when HDR10+ titles will begin streaming, industry sources suggest it could align with Disney’s 2025 content slate, which includes high-profile releases like Alien: Earth, The Bear Season 4, and Andor Season 2. This move is particularly exciting for Samsung TV owners, as these devices do not support Dolby Vision, leaving HDR10+ as the premium HDR option for enhanced picture quality. Disney+ already supports 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for select titles, and the addition of HDR10+ will broaden its appeal to a wider range of devices.
The decision to adopt HDR10+ reflects Disney+’s commitment to improving its streaming quality and competing in a crowded market. With Netflix recently expanding its HDR10+ catalog to cover 50% of its most-watched content and planning to include it across all HDR titles by year’s end, Disney+’s update positions it to keep pace. The HDR10+ Alliance, which showcased the technology’s growing gaming applications at IFA 2025, continues to gain momentum, with support from major players like Amazon, Apple, and now Disney.
As Disney+ integrates HDR10+, subscribers can anticipate a more dynamic and visually stunning experience, especially for action-packed Marvel series, Star Wars epics, and Pixar animations. While the full rollout of HDR10+ content is still pending, this update marks a significant step forward for Disney+ in delivering cutting-edge streaming quality to its global audience.
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