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What is Star on Disney+, is it free and when did it launch?
STAR has landed on Disney+, delivering hundreds of new TV shows and movies.
Here’s a total guide to the brilliant binge-watching update.
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What is Star on Disney+?
Disney+ has quickly become one of the world’s biggest platforms, rivalling even Netflix.
It’s got household franchises from Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Nat Geo and more.
But much of the content is child-friendly, so Disney+ is hoping to change that with Star.
Star arrived on Tuesday, February 23, and adds a huge selection of more adult-oriented content.
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When did Disney+ launch in the UK?
The service launched in the US back in 2019.
But Disney+ only made its way to the UK in March 2020.
Disney+ Star is now available in both the US and UK.
How much does Star on Disney+ cost?
Star is included with the price of Disney+.
The bad news is that the introduction of Star to Disney+ also heralds a price rise.
From February 23, new Disney+ subscribers will pay £7.99 a month rather than the usual £5.99.
Fortunately, existing subscribers will retain their £5.99 pricing for another six months.
You can also get 12 months for the price of 10 if you opt for an annual subscription over monthly payments.
What TV shows and films are available on Disney Plus?
You’ll get TV shows and movies like Scrubs, The Grand Budapest Hotel, 24 and Modern Family.
Some of the biggest additions include Lost, Borat, Pretty Woman and Desperate Housewives.
There are several Star Originals making their way to the platform to.
One is a crime thriller about missing women called Big Sky.
Excitingly, it’s created by David E. Kelly, who was behind Big Little Liesand The Undoing.
You can check out the full list of TV shows and movies here:
Can you still get a Disney+ free trial?
Disney+ isn’t currently offering a free trial in the UK, at least not directly.
But deals do pop up from time to time.
O2 is currently running a promotion that gets you 6 months of free Disney+.
You’ll need to sign up to a new contract or upgrade your existing contract, and then choose it as an Extra.
- Disney+ at O2 – buy here
You can also add Disney+ as an extra to your existing plan for £7.99 a month, and you’ll get £2 a month off the bill.
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase.
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