Disney+ launches in India 2 weeks earlier than scheduled, Hotstar rebranded to Disney+ Hotstar

• Disney+ has launched in India, two weeks earlier than scheduled as the Hotstar app has been updated to new branding called, Disney+ Hotstar.
• There hasn’t yet been a change to premium subscription plans as both the Hotstar Premium and Hotstar VIP subscriptions are still available.

Disney+ has launched in India in partnership with Hotstar two weeks ahead of the earlier launch date of March 29.

The new streaming service comes to the country under a rebranded entity called Disney+ Hotstar.

The new content has been added to the app as channels, which include Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Mickey Mouse & Friends, Princesses, Disney Junior, Super-Heroes, Action Adventure, and Animals & Nature.

The Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription costs Rs 299 per month (around $4) or Rs 999 per year (around $14) while the Disney+ Hotstar VIP plan costs Rs 365 per year ($5).