In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that Sky has launched its Ultimate TV package, bundling Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Hayu into one subscription accessible through Sky OS.
- Existing Sky customers can save over £20 monthly while gaining access to these streaming services, with Disney+ Standard available now and HBO Max arriving March 26.
- The integration allows unified playlists and voice navigation, with existing Disney+ subscribers able to save £5.99 monthly by migrating their subscription to Sky.
If you’re lost in a fog regarding streaming services, Sky has your back. The Sky Ultimate TV package is a new, single subscription that gives you access to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Hayu.
Existing customers will be able to access the new content via their Sky subscription, with over £20 worth of streaming apps included per month. They’ll get:
- Disney+ Standard with Ads (available)
- HBO Max Basic with Ads (from 26 March)
- Hayu (from July, with some reality shows available from March)
Content from Disney, HBO Max, Hayu, Sky, and Netflix will be available via Sky OS, which will be familiar to Sky Stream and Sky Glass users.
Sky Ultimate TV subscribers will be able to create playlists and jump between shows from different services on their home screen. You’ll also be able to use voice commands to navigate the service.
Which services will existing customers receive?
- Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with Sky Ultimate TV – Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV and Netflix.
- Sky Q customers with Sky Signature, Sky Entertainment and other eligible packages – Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV.
- Sky Q customers with Sky Ultimate TV – Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV, Netflix.
- Sky+ customers – HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV.
Sky
If you already subscribe to Disney+ Standard and Disney+ Premium, you can move your plan to Sky to save £5.99 a month.
Eligible users with Disney+ and HBO Max can upgrade their membership tier. The cost of Disney+ Standard with Ads and HBO Max Basic With Ads will be calculated based on the higher plan subscription cost.
Now Entertainment will cost £4.99 a month when purchased with the 6-month Monthly Saver options. If you’re already a Now Entertainment subscriber, HBO Max Basic with Ads will be added to your subscription at no extra cost and integrated into the NOW app.
The combined Now Entertainment & HBO Max package will be available for £6.99 a month – existing customers will receive this package at no extra cost.
Additionally, Sky Cinema customers with Sky Q, Sky Glass, or Sky Stream will have access to the Disney+ Cinema channel.
Want to find out more about HBO Max’s UK launch? We’ve got all you need to know about when it’s arriving and what it costs.
Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.