New streaming service Disney+ launches on November 12, and it’s taking ESPN+ – and therefore fight fans – with it. Disney+ will be bundled with Hulu and ESPN+. And while, at first blush, the only thing that seems likely to change is pricing, a second glance is more intriguing.
Disney has announced that Disney+ will not carry any R rated content, and has commented on their desire for the streaming service to feature family friendly material. PG-13 is plenty edgy enough, according to the ‘Mouse.’
While ESPN knew well enough what it was acquiring last spring, there was at least the illusion of distance between Disney and the UFC.