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Streaming Giants Combine: Fubo and Hulu + Live TV Unite
31 Oct
Summary
- Fubo and Disney's Hulu + Live TV businesses merged
- Combined company now 6th biggest Pay TV provider in U.S.
- Synergies expected in costs, revenue, and operations
On October 31, 2025, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and FuboTV Inc (NYSE:FUBO) announced the completion of their previously announced merger. The combined entity has formed the sixth biggest Pay TV provider in the United States, now serving close to 6 million subscribers across North America.
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to operate as separate services, each offering customers a range of plans at different prices. Hulu + Live TV will still stream through the Hulu app and be part of a bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN Unlimited. Fubo will maintain its own app and continue serving its existing customer base.
The merged business anticipates achieving synergies across costs, revenue, and operations. This includes savings in content expenses through more flexible packaging, enhanced advertising capabilities, and improved sales and marketing efforts. As part of the deal, Disney has committed to providing Fubo with a $145 million term loan in 2026.
Fubo Co-Founder and CEO David Gandler will lead the combined company alongside Fubo's existing management team. Andy Bird will serve as the chairman of the newly announced board of directors, which will oversee the company's strategic direction.
