Published 14:55 IST, April 1st 2020

Disney Plus Hotstar is going to release on April 3; Know about prices, shows & more

Disney Plus is going to launch on April 3 i.e. Friday. Know what are the new subscription prices for Disney+ Hotstar in India and the upcoming shows in it.

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Many people were waiting erly for launch of Disney Plus in India. Disney+ was supposed to release on March 29 on Hotstar with its extensive list of movies and shows. However, people reported problems of Disney Plus t showing in Hotstar. media house has finally revealed that streaming of its contents in India will start in first week of April. 

When is Disney plus releasing in India?

Disney Plus Hotstar is going to be released on April 3, 2020, i.e. Friday inste of its previously planned launch date which was March 29, 2020. This delay is result of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has le to rise of social distancing and more people staying at home. 

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Disney+ has alrey started functioning internationally by releasing Frozen 2 earlier than expected. new Pixar movie, Onward, is slated to come on April 3 on Disney+ in US, and for India as well.

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Downlo Disney Plus Hotstar

Source ~ Hotstar Premium Twitter

In a statement me by Hotstar officials, Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will get unlimited downlos for Disney+ content, up from  five episodes and movie limit as per old features. Apart from that, Disney Plus Hotstar will have a new feature of navigation section, with new and different 'Channels' for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. 

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Disney+ Hotstar price

Disney Plus Hotstar will launches on April 3 in India. existing subscribers of streaming app will automatically get upgres. Hotstar revealed new pricing: Disney+ Hotstar VIP will w cost ₹399 per year which was previously ₹365, while Disney+ Hotstar Premium pricing has been increased to ₹1,499 per year which was ₹999 before.

Disney+ originals such as Star Wars series " Mandalorian" will only be available after subscriptions of above-mentioned prices and a person needs to pay for originals separately. original English-langu versions of Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney movies will also be locked to Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscriptions. Those on Disney+ Hotstar VIP will get to watch local-langu dubs including; Hindi, Tamil, or Telugu as and when available.

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14:55 IST, April 1st 2020