Disney and FuboTV just kicked off the 2025 media biz M&A sweepstakes with the merger of Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. What does the deal mean?

Today, Walt Disney Co. announced that it would be merging its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, another of the best cable alternatives out there. While billed as a merger, it seems that Disney has decided to acquire one of its competitors, as the new company formed by this merger will be 70% owned by the House of Mouse.

Fubo will also handle deals with channels independently, giving them more flexibility to offer sports and entertainment options. The company will be traded publicly under the name

It’s Liana Baker in New York. In today’s newsletter, we wrap up the first merger Monday of 2025 with a spate of deals in the consumer, media and software sectors. Also, President Biden defends his decision to block the US Steel takeover on national security grounds.

In a surprising deal announced on Monday, Disney is set to combine its Hulu Live TV business with Fubo, the live TV streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage. Under the terms of the deal, Disney will own about 70% of Fubo, which will continue to be available to viewers as a separate offering.

Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo will merge their internet TV businesses, Disney announced Monday. Disney, which owns Hulu, will be the majority owner of the new Fubo.

Walt Disney Co said on Monday it would merge its Hulu + Live TV business with smaller rival FuboTV , removing a significant hurdle to the launch of its sports streaming venture with Fox Corp and Warner Bros Discovery .

Disney will merge its Hulu + Live TV virtual MVPD with competitor Fubo, expanding its sports-focused distribution while settling a suit over skinny bundle Venu.

The deal comes after Fubo sued Disney over a new streaming venture. The post Disney has struck deal to merge Fubo TV with Hulu + Live TV appeared first on The Manual.