Disney+ escalates streaming wars

Larissa Ruthart

Leslie Bauslaugh, Writer

Recently, many companies have been developing their own streaming systems. Hopefully, this review will help you figure out which ones you want to buy and which ones are just not for you. These streaming services are making Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and HBO Go face growing competition.

The ever-popular veteran of streaming services, Netflix, has been losing shows lately like Disney movies, Friends, and The Office. All of this is because of Disney+ and HBO Max. Netflix’s price is $8.99 for basic, $12.99 for the standard, and $15.99 for premium.

On November 12, Disney released their own streaming service. Disney+ will be offering Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content with new Disney+ originals coming out as well. Many Disney fans are really excited about this streaming service. Disney’s price is $6.99 for a month, or if you want to pay for a full year, the price is discounted to $69.99.

Apple has also recently released their streaming service, Apple TV+. Apple TV+ will be using their platform for only their own Apple TV+ originals. The cost for this streaming service is $4.99 per month.

In May 2020, HBO will be coming out with HBO Max. It will have shows like Friends, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Wonder Woman as well as their own HBO Max originals. This service will be replacing HBO Go. It will cost $14.99 a month.

Hulu and Amazon Prime are still holding on with their own originals and classic movies and shows.

All of these streaming services will promise you one thing–a good time with your family and friends.