The streaming world just changed again. Disney has officially finalized its transaction to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with FuboTV Inc. This move closes the book on one aspect of Disney’s streaming overhaul. The deal closed on October 29, 2025. This merger creates a new streaming powerhouse. As we have previously reported, the ultimate goal is consolidating Hulu’s entertainment content with Disney+. This major corporate action immediately sets the stage for a dramatic shift in how subscribers access their live television.
The New Corporate Structure and Scale
Disney acquired a 70% majority interest in the new business. The company will trade publicly under the Fubo name (NYSE: FUBO). Fubo Co-founder and CEO David Gandler leads the operations. The combination immediately creates the second-largest vMVPD in the U.S. The services unite nearly six million subscribers. They boast a content library with over 55,000 live sporting events annually. This move also resolves Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. A significant financial settlement cleared the path for the merger.
The Future of Your Live TV App
For current subscribers, the answer is simple: nothing is changing today. Hulu + Live TV and Fubo will continue to operate as separate and distinct services. Each service retains its current app and branding. If you subscribe to the Disney Bundle, you will still stream Hulu + Live TV within the Hulu app. However, this is only the short-term view of the agreement.
Addressing the future, the Live TV app migration is an inevitability. Disney plans to fully integrate the non-live Hulu library directly into the Disney+ app. The standalone Hulu app will likely retire over the next couple of years. When that happens, current Hulu + Live TV subscribers will need to use the Fubo app. They will access their live television content there.
Why the Fubo Brand?
The choice to consolidate Live TV under the Fubo name, not the more recognized Hulu brand, is a strategic business decision. Disney is leveraging Fubo as the platform for its vMVPD future. Fubo retains its ticker on the New York Stock Exchange and its management team. Essentially, Disney is dividing the Hulu brand for efficiency. Its entertainment library goes to the global platform (Disney+). The Live TV component aligns with the dedicated sports-first platform (Fubo) to compete against industry giants.
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