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While streaming remains at the forefront of Disney’s future plans, recent developments raise doubts about its short-term prospects. Despite a notable increase in Disney+ subscribers, much of this growth appears tied to strategic bundling with Hulu and promotional pricing tiers, including a new ad-supported $7.99 option. Additionally, an agreement with cable giant Charter to offer Disney+ access to cable subscribers for free indicates ongoing efforts to stabilize subscriber numbers.