JioHotstar Launches: A New Era in Streaming with Reliance and Disney Collaboration
- Mohan
- Feb 15
- 2 min read
JioHotstar, a collaboration between Reliance and Disney, has officially launched as a new streaming powerhouse. This platform combines the content libraries of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Key Features
Content Offerings:
· Includes sports such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments, and English Premier League football.
· Features content from major international studios like Disney, Warner Bros., HBO, NBCUniversal Peacock, and Paramount.
Content Library:
· Offers over 300,000 hours of content in 10 Indian languages.
· Boasts a user base of 500 million viewers.
JioHotstar subscription plan prices:
JioHotstar subscription plans begin at Rs 149 for three months with ads, while an ad-free premium tier is available for Rs 499. Existing JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will automatically transition to JioHotstar once their current subscriptions expire. The JioCinema app will be discontinued.
The combined platform offers over 300,000 hours of content in 10 Indian languages and boasts a user base of 500 million viewers.
JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers transition to JioHotstar: Subscription price
Absolutely! Here’s a table summarizing the Jio Hotstar subscription plans and their features:
Plan | Features | Price Options | Concurrent Devices | Supported Platforms | Advertisements | Content Access | Special Notes |
Mobile Plan | Mobile only, ad-supported | - Rs149 / 3 months - Rs499 / year | 1 mobile device | Mobile only | Ad-supported | - Unlimited live sports - Latest Indian movies & shows - Disney + Originals | Renewal at Rs 149/3 months regardless of initial discount |
Super Plan | Two devices, ad-supported | - Rs299 / 3 months - Rs899 / year | 2 devices | Mobile, Web, Living Room devices | Ad-supported | - Unlimited live sports- Latest Indian movies & shows - Disney+ Originals | Available with Jio Broadband JioHotstar partner plan |
Premium Plan | Four devices, ad-free (except LIVE content) | - Rs299 / month- Rs499 / 3 months - Rs 1499 / year | 4 devices | Mobile, Web, Living Room devices | Ad-free (except LIVE content) | - Unlimited live sports- Latest Indian movies & shows- Disney+ Originals (in English & select Indian languages) | Monthly plan can only be purchased via web browser. |
How to choose the right plan:
Mobile-only Plan: Best for those who watch on mobile only and prefer a budget-friendly option
Super Plan: Ideal for users who need higher resolution and access on multiple devices.
Premium Plan: Perfect for those who want 4K streaming, superior sound, and an ad-free experience.
Transition for Existing Subscribers
JioCinema Premium Subscribers:
Automatically upgraded to JioHotstar Premium for the remainder of their current subscription period. After that, they will need to purchase new JioHotstar plans.
Disney+ Hotstar Subscribers:
Can maintain their current plans at existing rates for three months. The transition to JioHotstar will be seamless, with no changes to their current service during this initial period.
Clarification for Dual Subscribers:
Users with both subscriptions will receive a notification stating they have been upgraded to JioHotstar Premium, with complimentary subscriptions expiring on February 28, 2025. Existing Premium Annual Plans will continue as usual.
(Notably, our JioCinema monthly plan is expiring on February 28. This means that if your JioCinema monthly plan is ending on a different date, your JioCinema & complimentary JioHotstar Premium subscriptions will expire on that particular date).
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