Disney and FuboTV just kicked off the 2025 media biz M&A sweepstakes with the merger of Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. What does the deal mean?

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The launch of sports streamer Venu, "and potentially new packages from Fubo, appears to be an important strategic lever to cast a wider net and catch all potential subscribers," says one Disney analyst.

Disney will merge its Hulu + Live TV virtual MVPD with competitor Fubo, expanding its sports-focused distribution while settling a suit over skinny bundle Venu.

In a surprising deal announced on Monday, Disney is set to combine its Hulu Live TV business with Fubo, the live TV streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage. Under the terms of the deal, Disney will own about 70% of Fubo, which will continue to be available to viewers as a separate offering.

The pay TV distributors raised a red flag to a U.S. district judge over a bid to dismiss an earlier injunction against the sports streamer after a surprise merger of Disney’s Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.

Today, Walt Disney Co. announced that it would be merging its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, another of the best cable alternatives out there. While billed as a merger, it seems that Disney has decided to acquire one of its competitors, as the new company formed by this merger will be 70% owned by the House of Mouse.

Walt Disney Co said on Monday it would merge its Hulu + Live TV business with smaller rival FuboTV , removing a significant hurdle to the launch of its sports streaming venture with Fox Corp and Warner Bros Discovery .

Disney announced a deal with pay-TV provider Fubo to combine Hulu + Live TV with Fubo's operations in a joint venture, ending Fubo's Venu lawsuit.

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Disney announced Monday a merger of its streaming services in a surprise deal that would put it as second to YouTube TV's some 8 million subscribers, according to multiple reports.