New Sky TV and NOW package integrates HBO Mix, Disney Plus and Hulu

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Sky has announced a landmark industry first, bringing Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix and Hayu together within a single Sky TV subscription.

With this move, Sky strengthens its position as a leading destination for premium entertainment, combining the world’s most in-demand streaming services alongside Sky Originals such as Saturday Night Live UK and Under Salt Marsh, as well as Sky Exclusives including Heated Rivalry. Everything sits seamlessly within the Sky TV experience.

For the first time, new customers can access Sky, HBO Max, Disney+, Hayu and Netflix together through Sky Ultimate TV from £24 per month, offering exceptional value. Existing Sky customers will benefit from simplified access, with streaming services worth over £20 included monthly.

Availability includes:

  • Disney+ Standard with Ads (from March, exact date TBC)

  • HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on 26 March)

  • Hayu (from July, with selected content available earlier)

Customer Access & Eligibility

  • Sky Stream & Sky Glass customers with Ultimate TV will receive Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic with Ads and Hayu content included alongside Sky TV and Netflix.

  • Sky Q customers with Sky Signature, Sky Entertainment, Sky Ultimate TV and other qualifying packages will gain access to Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic with Ads and Hayu. Sky Q customers with Ultimate TV will also continue to receive Netflix.

  • Sky+ customers will have access to HBO Max Basic with Ads and Hayu content alongside Sky TV.

Customers currently subscribed to Disney+ Standard or Premium can transfer their plans to Sky and receive a £5.99 monthly saving. Eligible customers with Disney+ or HBO Max subscriptions can also upgrade to higher-tier plans, with the value of the included Basic-with-Ads tiers deducted from the upgraded cost.

From launch, HBO Max Basic with Ads will also be bundled with NOW Entertainment at no additional charge for existing NOW customers and fully integrated into the NOW platform.

“This marks a new era for Sky and NOW. In a world-first, we’re bringing together Sky, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu into a single Sky TV subscription. Nowhere else offers this breadth of incredible entertainment in a fully integrated experience, with everything customers love watching side by side so viewers can jump from show to show with ease.” said Sophia Ahmad, Chief Consumer Officer at Sky.

“Millions of existing customers will get easy access to this new line-up as standard at unbeatable value. All NOW Entertainment customers will get access to HBO Max, included at no extra cost, fully integrated within the NOW app.”

“We’re proud to continue Sky’s legacy of innovation, making it easier than ever for people to enjoy the very best entertainment and best experience, all in one place.”

Expanded Disney+ Access

Sky and Disney have agreed a new multi-year partnership in the UK and Ireland, extending Disney+ availability to more Sky customers. From March, eligible Sky TV subscribers will receive Disney+ Standard with Ads included, representing a £5.99 monthly value.

Eligible customers include:

  • Sky Stream & Sky Glass with Ultimate TV

  • Sky Q customers

  • Sky Essential TV customers with Sky Cinema

Existing Disney+ subscribers may move their plans to Sky while retaining profiles and watch history, alongside the £5.99 monthly saving.

Subscribers will enjoy Disney+’s expanding catalogue, featuring acclaimed series such as Rivals and FX’s The Bear, as well as major film releases including Moana 2 and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Sky Cinema customers will also benefit from a new Disney+ Cinema channel, delivering additional films within their subscription.

HBO Max on Sky

Sky’s partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery continues with the launch of HBO Max in the UK & Ireland on 26 March.

Included access:

  • Sky Stream & Sky Glass with Ultimate TV

  • Sky Q customers

  • Sky+ customers (Basic with Ads tier)

HBO Max brings celebrated HBO series including Succession and The Wire, alongside new productions such as The Pitt, plus a curated selection of Warner Bros. films.

Sky Atlantic will remain home to upcoming seasons of major HBO titles including Euphoria, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus.

Sky Cinema customers will continue receiving new Warner Bros. releases alongside Sky, Paramount and NBCUniversal films.

Hayu Integration

From July, Hayu will be included in Sky subscriptions, offering access to leading reality series including The Real Housewives and Below Deck, with new US episodes available the same day.

Eligible customers:

  • Sky Stream & Sky Glass with Ultimate TV

  • Sky Q customers

  • Sky+ customers

Ahead of the full launch, selected Hayu content will be available from March.

Powered by Sky OS

With Sky, Disney+, Netflix, HBO Max and Hayu unified, Sky delivers a truly integrated entertainment experience.

Sky OS, powering Sky Stream and Sky Glass, curates content from Sky and partner apps into one interface. Features include:

  • Personalised Top Picks

  • Continue Watching across platforms

  • Cross-app Playlists

  • Sky Voice Control

Sky OS continues to evolve through regular updates and enhancements.

NOW Customers Benefit

Existing NOW Entertainment subscribers will receive HBO Max Basic with Ads at no extra cost via the new NOW Entertainment & HBO Max membership.

New memberships:

  • NOW Entertainment & HBO Max from £6.99 per month

  • NOW Entertainment from £4.99 per month

Pricing Overview

  • Sky Ultimate TV from £24 per month
    Includes Sky Originals, Exclusives, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu, plus over 130 channels.

  • Sky Essential TV from £15 per month
    Access to 100+ channels including Sky Atlantic, Netflix and discovery+.

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