$Disney (DIS.US)$ signed a deal with Cox Communications, per which Disney+ will now be available for customers on Cox’s Contour TV and Contour Stream Player.
Per a Variety report, the agreement will allow Contour customers to stream new Disney+ releases like Marvel studios’ Hawkeye, Black Widow and The Beatles Get Back as well as Disney classics and documentaries.
Contour customers can access Disney+ content using voice commands. Currently, the subscription to Disney+ is $7.99 per month, which will provide unlimited access to customers.
Growing Footprint of Disney+: A Key Catalyst for Disney
Disney recently revealed that it will increase its total content budget by $8 billion year over year, reaching $33 billion in 2022. The decision was based on the intention to support its direct-to-consumer services, which primarily include Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+.
Disney plans to broadcast 50 titles for theatrical release and streaming in fiscal 2022. It also has plans to launch a Marvel series on Disney+ in fiscal 2022.