Walt Disney Co. and streaming provider FuboTV announced a merger that officials touted as a win for customers seeking a variety of viewing options.

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.

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?

Disney announced Monday a merger of its streaming services in a surprise deal that would put it as second to YouTube TV's some 8 million subscribers, according to multiple reports.

Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of sports streaming. Fubo, a platform that offers a sports-first package of live TV streaming channels that it advertises as cheaper than traditional cable bundles,

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.

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 .

The merger with Disney's Hulu+ Live TV and FuboTV will increase the subscriber base to 6.2 million improving scale and competitive positioning. Learn more on FUBO stock here.

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.

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.

Walt Disney is changing some channels, but shareholders are watching the same show. The entertainment conglomerate unveiled plans to inject its struggling Hulu Live TV bundle into the $2 billion owner of rival streaming service FuboTV .