Disney+ has grown Price of its premium monthly subscription in South Africa.
The premium plan now costs R179/month, which was previously R159. This is an increase of 12.6%. The change took effect on April 30, 2026 for new customers. Existing customers who signed up directly through Disney+ before that date will face higher charges on their first renewal on or after June 4, 2026.
The Disney+ Mobile plan, priced at R49/month, is unaffected. The annual premium subscription remains at R1 590/year, saving customers R558 compared to paying monthly at the new rate.
This is not the first increase in the premium monthly plan. In September 2024, the price rose from R139 to R159, an increase of 14.4%. The latest increase plan takes the R40 above levels where it stood less than two years ago.
South African streaming customers have absorbed several price increases on major platforms over the past 12 months. Netflix increased its standard plan from R159 to R179/month and its premium plan from R199 to R229/month in mid-2025. Mobile plans also saw an increase for the first time, rising from R49 to R59.
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Meanwhile, owned by MultiChoice Group Showmax shut down last month After years of mounting losses, customers had to consider a shrinking field of options. MultiChoice offered displaced Showmax customers access to DStv Stream Compact at a promotional R99/month for 12 months, significantly lower than the standard rate of R299 per month. – © 2026 NewsCentral Media
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