If you need one simple thing to keep both kids and grown-ups quiet for a solid hour this holiday season, Disney Plus and Hulu just handed it to you on a silver platter — and for way less than you’d expect. For a limited time (through 11:59 pm PT on December 1, 2025), new and eligible returning customers can snag the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle for $4.99 a month for 12 months — a price that shrinks what would normally be a roughly $160-a-year habit down to about $60.

What you’re actually buying is access to two very different entertainment libraries under one cheap monthly roof. Disney+ brings family staples (think Pixar, classic animated movies, the latest Star Wars shows and prestige dramas like Andor), while Hulu covers the grown-up flank with originals such as The Handmaid’s Tale, well-loved sitcoms, and buzzy modern hits like The Bear. For households with mixed tastes — toddlers who only acknowledge anything with anthropomorphic animals and teens who demand prestige TV — this bundle is basically a truce.

There are a few catches so the fine print doesn’t feel like it’s hiding in a locked drawer. The discount is for the ad-supported versions of both services. After the promotional year ends, your subscription will automatically renew at the regular bundle price (Disney/Hulu list the post-promo rate as $12.99/month for the ad-supported bundle), unless you cancel beforehand. The deal applies to new and eligible returning subscribers — if you already have the bundle, you’re not likely to be eligible. Also note the offer is U.S.-only and limited by age (18+) and other standard terms. If you want fewer interruptions, Disney is also running a pricier “premium” bundle (no-ads versions) at a different promotional price this season.

Why now? This year’s Black Friday deals are doing double duty: they’re holiday bait for families and a subscriber-win strategy for streaming services that have been juggling price changes, churn, and an increasingly crowded market. Disney in particular has shuffled its pricing tiers several times, and timed discounts like this do a lot of the heavy lifting — they lower the entry barrier for people who were priced out or paused their accounts, and they make it especially tempting to sign up before the holidays. Industry outlets note the discount translates to more than 60% off the usual bundle price for the first year, making it one of the standout streaming promotions of the season.

Practical things to know before you click “get this deal”: set a calendar reminder for mid-November or the day you sign up to re-evaluate the service before the automatic renewal; check whether your household actually needs both services for the long run; and be aware that the ad-supported tier still limits some features (ad breaks, for one) and occasionally affects downloads or simultaneous streams depending on the plan. If you’re upgrading to the no-ads tier later, that’ll cost more; if you’re adding sports (ESPN) or live TV bundles, those are separate and often have their own Black Friday pricing.

If you’re trying to decide whether this is worth it, picture the typical December night: someone wants Home Alone, someone else wants The Polar Express, a teen wants to rewatch Andor, and the adults want something escapist like a comfort sitcom. For roughly $5 a month, you get a catalog that covers those bases. Over 12 months, the math is blunt: it’s a cheap, temporary subscription that serves the “holiday binge” use case perfectly — but it’s not a long-term lock unless you’re prepared to pay the higher rate once the promo year ends.

If you’ve been holding out for a big seasonal sale, this is the kind of simple, practical deal that actually makes sense instead of just sounding flashy. It’s cheap, it’s broad, and it’s timed perfectly for traveling-home weekends and bored cousins. Sign up, cram in the family classics, and if the novelty wears off in eight months, your cancellation will cost you a few clicks and a couple of popcorn kernels — and you’ll have squeezed a lot of entertainment out of sixty bucks.

Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.