Hotstar Service In Asia

The total number of subscribers to Disney Plus decreased to 157.8 million, with its Hotstar service in Asia accounting for the majority of the losses.

Disney is planning a Southeast Asia expansion for Hotstar, Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger revealed during the entertainment giant’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday. Currently, the Star India-run streaming service is only available in India, the US, the UK, and Canada.

In India, Netflix offers subscriptions at Rs 500 a month ($6.85), Rs 650 and Rs 800. Star India's Hotstar Premium streaming service, by comparison, sells for Rs 199 a month.

The total number of subscribers to Disney Plus decreased to 157.8 million, with its Hotstar service in Asia accounting for the majority of the losses.

Disney is planning a Southeast Asia expansion for Hotstar, Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger revealed during the entertainment giant’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday. Currently, the Star India-run streaming service is only available in India, the US, the UK, and Canada.

In India, Netflix offers subscriptions at Rs 500 a month ($6.85), Rs 650 and Rs 800. Star India's Hotstar Premium streaming service, by comparison, sells for Rs 199 a month.