Disney continues to look at different ways it can partner with telecommunications companies to bundle its streaming services to reduce churn and increase subscriber numbers.

Today, Bell Media and Disney Entertainment have announced a new streaming bundle offer for the Canadian market that includes Disney+, Crave, and TSN, slated to launch later this year. At launch, the new bundles provide savings for viewers when they combine services together, giving customers access to a vast selection of premium content, including HBO and Max Originals, Crave Originals, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and TSN’s deep and diverse roster of live and on demand sports programming, and much more.

Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution, Out of Home, Direct to Consumer, and Product Platforms, Bell Media, said in a statement:

“This collaboration with Disney+ marks a significant step in expanding our reach, and offering Canadian consumers greater choice and flexibility in their streaming options. By combining three of the most popular content offerings, we are delivering incredible value, and an unmatched selection of entertainment to subscribers.”

Shawn Praskey, Vice President, Content Sales & Distribution, Disney Platform Distribution Canada, added:

“We’re excited to expand our longstanding relationship with Bell Media, through these new offerings, making Disney+ even more accessible across Canada. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to deliver both value and world-class entertainment to consumers.”

With this comprehensive package, subscribers will have access to some of the most sought-after content, including many favourites on Disney+ like “Moana 2”, “Only Murders In The Building” and “Captain America: Brave New World”, plus the upcoming Marvel show, “Ironheart”.

In addition, TSN provides subscribers with an unmatched roster of live sports programming and some of the biggest championship events, including NFL, CFL, NBA, FIFA World Cup™, F1, regional broadcast rights for the Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens, PWHL, IIHF Women’s Worlds, Men’s Worlds, and World Junior Championship, Hockey Canada events, UEFA WOMEN’S EURO 2025, UEFA EURO 2028, Season of Champions Curling, MLB, Golf’s Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, NCAA March Madness, CHL, NLL, CEBL, Northern Super League, and more.

Bundle subscribers can enjoy programming on a variety of platforms and media players, depending on the bundle, including Crave.ca, Disneyplus.ca, TSN.ca, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, select LG Smart TVs, and select Samsung Smart TVs.

Additional details about the bundle offers, including pricing and launch date, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Roger’s Take: Disney has been making similar deals around the world, and due to the unique nature of how ESPN operates in Canada as part of TSN, this might be the closest to a direct comparison to the US.    While more people are leaving cable television, this package might be of use to those who enjoy linear television.

What do you think of this new deal between Crave and Disney+? Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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