Why Is Streaming So Expensive Now?

In 2019, Disney+ cost $6.99 a month in the U.S. without ads – in 2026, new subscribers pay $21.49 for the ad-free plan. Why? Cheap prices to grow, more and more services, then higher prices, ads and bundles once growth slowed. Tip: check what you actually watch every few months. U.S. example; other prices vary. Full explainer on the channel: "Why Did Streaming Get So Expensive?"