Disney has finally unveiled when its new streaming service will launch in Canada.
Canadians will be one of three countries to get first access to Disney+, as it will come out in Canada, the United States and the Netherlands on Nov. 12, 2019.
The cost will be $8.99 CAD per month or $89.99 CAD per year.
Just announced: #DisneyPlus is coming to Canada. Start Streaming November 12th. pic.twitter.com/VelPQRY5PU
— Walt Disney Studios Canada (@DisneyStudiosCA) August 19, 2019
The streaming service will offer fans plenty of content from a variety of the company’s brands like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.
A “robust library of theatrical and television content” will be available when Disney+ first launches, but the company is promising plenty of additions in the first year.
The #DisneyPlus UI 👀 pic.twitter.com/UoKx8hYsUM
— Lori Lombert (@loriabys) April 12, 2019
More than 25 original series and 10 original films, documentaries and specials will be added to the streaming service throughout its first 12 months.
One of the biggest bits of content that will be available to Disney+ subscribers is all 30 seasons of The Simpsons, something Netflix users have been requesting for some time.
Welcome to the family, @TheSimpsons. #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/OYAN1ziGsy
— Disney (@Disney) April 11, 2019
It’s also expected that the streaming service will eventually bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ for a price of just $13 CAD per month, offering another pair of popular services that are currently only available to Americans.
“We’re extremely excited about our growing portfolio of direct-to-consumer offerings,” said Kevin Mayer, Disney’s chairman of direct-to-consumer and international content.
“With Disney+, we will deliver extraordinary entertainment in innovative ways to audiences around the world.”
Thrilled to share a first look at Disney+ with you! pic.twitter.com/iiqjFjaNra
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) April 11, 2019
As for the user experience, Disney promises that Disney+ subscribers will be able to create customer profiles and receive personalized experiences curated to their own unique tastes.
Disney+ will also be available on a wide range of mobile and connected devices, including gaming consoles, streaming media players and smart TVs.
You'll also be able to download content that you can access offline when you're not connected to data or wi-fi.
There’s plenty to be excited about ahead of the streaming service’s November launch and Disney promises that it will rapidly expand globally following its U.S. debut.
