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Furthermore, Disney’s broader strategy involves integrating Hulu and Disney+ into a unified streaming ecosystem, capitalizing on Hulu’s advertising model and international content distribution. The deal’s completion could set the stage for a more consolidated and competitive streaming platform.
What to Expect Moving Forward
While the official start date for negotiations is September 30th, the industry expects that if an agreement is reached, it could be announced immediately afterward—or even on the same day. Given Disney’s history of timing major acquisitions around fiscal year beginnings, October 1st remains a probable date for closing the deal.