ESPN on Disney+ Launches Today: Game On
plus the “Dunk The Halls” animated NBA presentation, select 30 For 30 documentaries, and Day 1 coverage from the Australian Open. And from Hulu, standalone Disney+ subscribers will be able to enjoy groundbreaking movies and series at launch, including Shōgun, Will Trent, Solar Opposites, Reservation Dogs, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and more.
While the launch of ESPN on Disney+ will have an immediate impact on the Disney+ experience, it also lays the groundwork for an expanded sports offering on Disney+ in the U.S. upon the launch of ESPN’s flagship direct-to-consumer product, expected in Fall of 2025.
“There’s nothing like live sports,” Lasker added. “Live sports are storytelling in real time. They’re community, they bring people together for shared experiences that last lifetimes and generations. ESPN’s unrivaled portfolio of live rights will deliver for sports fans on Disney+.”
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