The value of ad-free Disney Plus goes up. The Walt Disney Firm plans to set the next worth for the service later this 12 months, CEO Bob Iger stated throughout the media big’s second quarter earnings name Wednesday. It is unclear what the brand new worth will likely be. In 2022, Disney Plus bumped ad-free plan from $8 to $11 monthly whereas additionally introducing an $8 ad-supported tier. The transfer would be the third worth hike for the reason that service launched in 2019 at $7. Moreover, CFO Christine McCarthy stated throughout the name that the corporate is shedding some content material on its streaming platforms, however she did not specify which platforms or content material.”We’re within the means of reviewing the content material on our DTC providers to align with the strategic adjustments in our method to content material curation…” McCarthy stated. “In consequence, we will likely be eradicating sure content material from our streaming platforms.” Iger returned to the helm in November, promising to deal with the corporate’s streaming technique. Whereas talking on the Morgan Stanley tech and media convention in March, he stated Disney might discover licensing its TV and movie content material reasonably than focusing assets on making its personal streaming originals. Disney’s plan seemingly displays a money-saving method to the way it produces and delivers content material. Iger additionally stated Wednesday {that a} mixed Disney Plus and Hulu app is coming.