How to get Disney Plus on TV

Disney+ is available on a wide range of TV platforms, either as part of a pay TV bundle or through the Disney+ app on smart devices.

Sky now bundle Disney+ with their Ultimate TV plan, while it's also included in their Sky Cinema pack at no extra cost.

It's also available through Virgin Media with integrated billing, and supported on both BT and EE TV boxes with subscriptions starting from £5.99 per month.

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At a glance: Where to watch Disney+

Disney+ is included at no extra cost with Sky Ultimate TV, as well as with the Sky Cinema pack for Sky Essential TV customers.

It can also be added to Virgin Media TV with the cost billed alongside a customer's TV package, including a 10% bill credit for those with Flex.

BT and EE have now added support for the Disney+ app on both the EE TV Box Pro and EE TV Box Edge, though customers will need a seperate subscription to watch.

Here are the TV packages that include Disney+ at no extra cost:

And these TV packages from Virgin Media can have Disney+ added to them with integrated billing, including a 10% discount for Flex customers:

BT and EE TV customers can now access Disney+ on the EE TV Box Pro and EE TV Box Edge, while those with TalkTalk can watch on the Android TV Hub by downloading the Disney+ app from the Google Play Store.

Disney+ can also be viewed on compatible smart TVs or other streaming devices, including the Apple TV box.

Standalone subscriptions start from £5.99 per month with the ad-supported Standard with Ads plan. Support and billing options vary depending on whether customers subscribe directly or add Disney+ through Sky or Virgin Media.

Here are the three Disney+ subscription options and how they're supported across TV platforms:

As mentioned, Sky now bundles Disney+ (Standard with Ads) in both their Ultimate TV plan and with the Sky Cinema pack. Customers can also upgrade to the Standard and Premium tiers by paying the difference directly with Sky.

Virgin Media TV boxes support Disney+ Standard and Disney+ Premium, but there's currently no way to access the cheaper ad-supported tier on the Virgin Media platform.

Customers with Virgin Media Flex will receive a 10% credit on Disney+ subscriptions billed directly through Virgin Media, reducing the effective monthly cost.

Read more on the differences between Sky and Virgin Media.

While Disney+ isn't supported on older BT, EE or TalkTalk TV platforms such as YouView or Netgem TV boxes, customers can subscribe to Disney+ directly and watch it on a TV using a wide range of smart devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, and selected LG, Panasonic and Samsung smart TVs.

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Disney Plus offers

Here are some of the top Disney+ offers and savings currently available in the UK:

• Disney+ included at no extra cost with Sky Ultimate TV
• Disney+ and the Disney+ Cinema channel exclusively available with the Sky Cinema pack through Sky TV
• 10% off Disney+ with Virgin Media Flex as a bill credit, available on a monthly rolling contract
• 12 months for the price of 10 (approximately 16% off) when paying for a year upfront directly with Disney+ on Standard and Premium plans
• Up to 6 months free Disney+ Standard or Premium for new or upgrading O2 mobile customers, and ongoing monthly bill credits for existing customers
• Disney+ included (Standard or Premium) on selected Vodafone Entertainment plans when added to mobile or broadband packages
• Seasonal limited-time discounts on direct Disney+ sign-ups, such as reduced prices for the first three months of service

Customers who take Disney+ with Virgin Media's Flex can get a 10% credit on their bill for each subscription they add, including Disney+. This reduces the effective monthly cost of the Disney+ subscription.

Paying for an annual Disney+ subscription directly can also save money, with 12 months for the price of 10 available on the Standard and Premium plans when paid up front. This works out as about a 16% saving compared with paying monthly.

O2 mobile customers can get Disney+ free for up to six months as a promotional offer, depending on the specific phone plan they choose, and can continue to receive monthly bill credits if they add Disney+ as an Extra.

Some mobile and broadband providers such as Vodafone also include Disney+ (usually on Standard or Premium plans) with selected Entertainment bundles, meaning customers get the streaming service included for the length of the plan.

Direct sign-ups to Disney+ sometimes include limited-time introductory price reductions - for example, discounted monthly rates for the first three months on any plan.

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Disney Plus on Sky

Sky became an official partner to Disney+ in the UK in March 2020, confirming the service would be integrated into its TV platform.

This partnership has allowed Disney+ to be billed directly through a customer's Sky account, which is not possible on some other TV platforms.

New customers can add Disney+ when signing up for Sky TV online, while existing customers can add it through the Sky TV menu system.

Sky's integrated billing supports Disney+ Standard with Ads, Disney+ Standard and Disney+ Premium. As of March 2026, Sky has added Disney+ Standard with Ads to its Ultimate TV package, making the streaming service, which normally costs £5.99 a month, available at no extra cost as part of the bundle. Customers who want Disney+ Standard or Premium can upgrade by paying the difference. This applies to Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with Ultimate TV, as well as Sky Q customers on Sky Ultimate TV, Sky Signature and Sky Entertainment.

Existing Disney+ subscribers can move their subscription to Sky and retain their profiles and watch history. Customers paying annually for Disney+ Standard or Premium directly through Disney may be eligible for a prorated refund, while those billed through third parties will need to manage their existing subscription with their provider after activating Disney+ through Sky. Customers who do not yet have Disney+ set up can activate it through My Sky or by using the "Get Disney+" voice command on compatible devices.

Disney+ is supported on Sky Stream, Sky Glass, and the older Sky Q platform. On Sky Stream and Sky Glass, Disney+ content continues to be integrated into Sky's interface alongside other apps, and now also appears in the Continue Watching rail for the first time.

Separately, Sky Cinema customers are getting a new Disney+ Cinema channel on EPG channel 305, launching with around 50 titles and featuring a curated, regularly updated selection of films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars, with new films added each week.

Sky TV packages with Disney+:

Sky TV with Disney+ can also be bundled with Sky broadband:

Read more in our Sky TV review.

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Disney+ on Virgin Media

Virgin Media added support for Disney+ on its TV 360 and Stream platforms in August 2022, and Disney+ can be added to any Virgin Media TV plan with no requirement to take a specific bundle or channel pack.

Virgin Media supports Disney+ Standard and Disney+ Premium subscriptions, with billing integrated into the customer's Virgin Media account. The cheaper ad-supported Disney+ plan is not currently supported on the Virgin Media platform.

Customers who add Disney+ through Virgin Media Flex can receive a 10% bill credit on Disney+ and other add-on subscriptions, reducing the effective monthly cost.

Here are the latest prices for Virgin Media's most popular plans:

Read more in our Virgin Media TV review.

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Disney Plus on BT and EE TV

As of June 2026, Disney+ is available directly on both the EE TV Box Pro and the EE TV Box Edge, bringing BT and EE TV in line with Sky and Virgin Media, which have offered the service for six and four years respectively.

The rollout covers both new and existing customers, letting them browse and stream Disney+ straight from their set-top box. However, unlike Sky and Virgin Media, BT and EE TV do not offer integrated billing, so a Disney+ subscription still needs to be purchased and managed separately, with prices starting from £5.99 a month for the ad-supported tier.

Some current EE customers may already use Apple TV alongside their broadband or mobile setup, which provides full access to Disney+ including 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos where supported.

The following BT and EE TV plans come with a Disney+ compatible box:

Read more in our BT TV review.

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Disney Plus on TalkTalk TV

TalkTalk TV does not support integrated billing for Disney+, unlike Sky and Virgin Media. However, customers with the newer Android TV Hub can download the Disney+ app directly from the Google Play Store.

Older TalkTalk TV platforms do not support Disney+. This includes:

• TalkTalk YouView boxes
• Earlier TalkTalk TV Hub and TV Hub Plus boxes (pre-Android TV)
• Netgem TV boxes supplied by TalkTalk

Customers using any of these older boxes will need to watch Disney+ via a separate smart device, such as a smart TV app, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast or games console.

Disney+ subscriptions taken via the Android TV Hub are billed directly by Disney at standard retail prices.

The TalkTalk Android TV Hub supports up to 4K Ultra HD playback. Disney+ titles available in Dolby Atmos can also be viewed in supported formats when used with compatible TV and audio equipment.

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Disney Plus app

If you don't want to watch Disney Plus through Sky or Virgin Media, you can sign up directly with Disney and watch using the Disney+ app on a wide range of smart devices.

Prices are the same as subscribing through Disney+ directly. At the time of writing, plans start from £5.99 per month for the ad-supported tier, £9.99 per month for the Standard tier, or £14.99 per month for Premium (with annual options available too).

The Disney+ app is supported on:

• Amazon Fire TV devices
• Apple TV (4th generation and later)
• Android TV and Google TV devices
• Chromecast and Chromecast-enabled devices
• Roku streaming devices
• PlayStation consoles (PS4 and PS5)
• Xbox consoles (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S)
• Smart TVs (including selected models from Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Hisense and Panasonic)
• NOW devices (NOW Smart Stick, NOW Smart Box with 4K and Voice Search, NOW Smart Box with Freeview, and Black NOW Box)

It's also possible to watch Disney+ on smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers (via the Disney+ app or a compatible web browser).

Device support can change over time, especially on older hardware, so it's worth checking Disney's official supported devices list if you're not sure your TV or box is compatible.

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What's on Disney Plus?

Disney Plus became the exclusive home of Disney-owned TV content in the UK after the Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior were withdrawn from pay TV platforms in October 2020.

The service brings together content that previously aired on those channels, alongside a vast back catalogue of films and series from across the wider Disney portfolio.

Disney+ content is organised into six main brand hubs, each covering a distinct part of the catalogue.

Disney

The Disney hub includes classic animated films, live-action remakes, and family-focused originals produced under the core Disney brand.

It spans everything from early titles such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs through to modern releases like Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto and live-action adaptations including The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

The hub also features Disney+ Originals such as Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Santa Clauses and National Treasure: Edge of History, alongside series that previously aired on the Disney Channel and short-form content starring characters like Mickey Mouse.

Pixar

Since being acquired by Disney in 2006, Pixar has become a central part of the Disney+ offering.

The Pixar hub includes the full catalogue of feature films such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, alongside newer titles like Soul, Luca and Turning Red.

Pixar Originals on Disney+ include spin-off and short-form series such as Monsters at Work, Dug Days, Cars on the Road and Win or Lose, which expand on established franchises.

Marvel

The Marvel hub covers the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including all core MCU films alongside a growing slate of Disney+ Original series.

These include titles such as WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Ms Marvel, Moon Knight, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Secret Invasion and Echo.

The app includes timeline and collection views, allowing viewers to watch films and series in chronological or release order, as well as behind-the-scenes content and selected legacy animated series.

Star Wars

All Star Wars films are available within the Star Wars hub, from the original trilogy through to the sequel films.

These are joined by Disney+ Originals such as The Mandalorian, Andor, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Book of Boba Fett, alongside animated series including The Clone Wars, Rebels and The Bad Batch.

As with Marvel, Star Wars content can be explored through curated timelines and collections.

National Geographic

The National Geographic hub focuses on documentaries and factual programming.

Content ranges from nature and wildlife series to science, history and real-world event documentaries.

Notable National Geographic Originals include Free Solo, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Welcome to Earth and Secrets of the Whales, alongside a broader catalogue of educational and family-friendly content.

Star

Star was added to Disney+ in the UK in February 2021 and acts as the platform's home for more adult-focused entertainment.

This hub includes general entertainment series and films from Disney-owned studios such as FX, 20th Century Studios and ABC.

Star Originals and exclusives available in the UK include titles such as The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, Welcome to Wrexham, Dopesick, Pam & Tommy and Extraordinary.

Categories within Star typically include:

• Drama series
• Comedy series
• Adult animation
• Action and thriller films
• Romantic comedies
• Horror

The addition of Star significantly expanded the scope of Disney+, transforming it from a primarily family-focused service into a broader all-round streaming platform.

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Verdict: Where to watch Disney Plus

Disney Plus launched in the UK in March 2020 and brings together films and series from across the Disney catalogue, including Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and the Star entertainment hub.

According to Ofcom's Media Nations 2025 report, around 68% of UK households had a subscription to at least one paid video-on-demand service in early 2025, with Disney+ present in roughly 25% of households - behind Netflix at about 59% and Amazon Prime Video at about 46%.

Unlike Netflix, Disney+ offers the same catalogue across all plans, but video quality and features now depend on which tier customers choose. Both the Standard with Ads and Standard plans stream in full 1080p HD, while Ultra HD (4K HDR) and higher concurrent streaming limits are reserved for the Premium plan.

Disney+ can be added directly to both Sky TV and Virgin Media subscriptions, allowing customers to manage everything through a single bill. As of March 2026, Sky includes Disney+ Standard with Ads at no extra cost within its Ultimate TV package, with customers able to upgrade to Standard or Premium by paying the difference. Virgin Media supports integrated billing for Standard and Premium plans but not the ad-supported tier.

Customers using Virgin Media Flex can benefit from a 10% bill credit on Disney+ and other add-on subscriptions, reducing the effective monthly cost without locking into a long contract.

Since June 2026, Disney+ has also been available directly through the BT TV Box Pro and EE TV Box Edge, though BT and EE TV do not offer integrated billing, so a Disney+ subscription must still be purchased and managed separately.

There are also savings available outside pay TV platforms. O2 mobile customers can get up to six months of Disney+ included with eligible plans, or a monthly discount when added as an Extra. Vodafone customers can get Disney+ Standard included with selected Vodafone Entertainment plans, while customers who subscribe directly with Disney+ can save 16% by paying annually on Standard or Premium plans.

Overall, Disney+ is best suited to viewers who want a single service covering family content, major franchises and more adult-focused series through Star. Sky and Virgin Media offer the most seamless TV integration, BT and EE TV now offer native app access without integrated billing, and subscribing directly provides the widest choice of plans and devices.

Read more about the best streaming services, or compare how Disney+ stacks up against Netflix and other platforms.