Three months into 2025, the streaming world is abuzz with the latest developments in the planned merger between Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, first announced in January. As of March 2025, this union between Disney’s live TV streaming arm and the sports-focused FuboTV Inc. remains a major talking point for their combined 6.2 million subscribers. Naturally, users of both services are asking: “What does this mean for me?” Here’s the latest update: nothing changes yet, but the gears are turning.
This is part of our Ask Luke series, where I take time to answer some of the most common questions we get about a topic. Today, we are going to answer your questions about the Fubo and Hulu + Live TV merger.
Will Fubo and Hulu + Live TV change soon?
For now, subscribers can breathe easy. Whether you’re a Hulu + Live TV viewer hooked on The Masked Singer or a Fubo fan glued to Texas Rangers games via Rangers Sports Network, your service remains intact. Pricing—$82.99/month for Hulu + Live TV (with the Disney Bundle) and $79.99/month for Fubo’s Pro plan—stays put, as do channel lineups. Apps and logins are unchanged, so keep streaming as usual on your smart TVs, phones, or tablets. No word yet on if Fubo features like multiview will come to Hulu.
Is Disney Buying Fubo?
For now, details are still vague on exactly how the merger will work. According to the announcement, both Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will be put into a new company, with Disney owning 70% and Fubo owning 30%. It will run on the stock market under the Fubo name and be run by Fubo’s leadership with Disney on the board. That is just a brought outline of what the final deal will look like something both sides still are in talks to figure out.
When Will Fubo & Hulu + Live TV Merger?
Announced on January 6, 2025, the merger is far from finalized. Disney will take a 70% stake in Fubo, forming a combined entity under the Fubo name, but regulatory approvals—from the FCC, DOJ, and others—plus Fubo shareholder consent, are still pending. Experts peg the timeline at 12-18 months, meaning a close could stretch into mid-2026. “It’s a framework, not a done deal,” says Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. Details on integration—how Hulu’s entertainment-heavy bundle meshes with Fubo’s sports-first ethos—are still being hammered out, leaving the endgame hazy.
Will Fubo Now Run Hulu On-Demand
According to the announcement, this deal is only for Hulu + Live TV. Hulu on-demand, for now, seems to be staying with Disney. There is no word yet on what will happen to Hulu + Live TV’s access to Disney+ ESPN+ and on-demand Hulu
Cheaper Fubo TV Packages?
Fubo CEO David Gandler, who’ll run the combined outfit, announced a “sports skinny bundle” with ESPN and ABC. Yet, both brands will persist separately, with Hulu + Live TV tied to the Hulu app and Fubo sticking to its sports roots. For now, though, details are still thin on when these new smaller packages will come
Fubo Getting TNT & Other Warner Bros. Discovery Channels Back?
Last year, Warner Bros. Discovery removed its remaining TV channels from Fubo. With this new Disney deal, many have hoped that Fubo would get channels like TNT back now that the lawsuit between the two companies has ended. At this time, though, no deal has been announced, and there has been no news on talks between the two companies. A new deal would need to be reached before TNT and other channels can return to Fub,o from our understanding.
Why This Merger Matters
The deal, valued with Disney’s $220 million cash infusion (shared with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery) and a $145 million loan, aims to muscle up against YouTube TV’s 8 million subscribers. It also buries Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit over Venu Sports, a Disney-Fox-WBD venture stalled by a judge in 2024 but now has been canceled. For Fubo, unprofitable despite 1.6 million North American subs (Q3 2024), Disney’s backing is a lifeline. “This strengthens Fubo’s balance sheet,” Gandler said in January, eyeing cash flow positivity post-merger.
Could the Fubo & Disney Deal Get Canceled?
Yes, the announcement of the deal did include a section that Disney would pay Fubo a penalty if the merger fails to happen.
The Bottom Line
For now, subscribers can relax—no disruptions, no price jumps, just the same as you have right now. The Hulu + Live TV-Fubo merger, while a seismic industry shift, won’t hit be making any major changes just yet. Both companies pledge continuity as they navigate regulatory hurdles and integration talks. Stay tuned for updates—perhaps by summer 2025, we will learn more. Remember for now we have a framework not a final deal on how this will work.
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