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Disney plans ESPN retention, boosts Disney+ tiers and parks

8/17/2026

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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro said Disney will keep ESPN, move more sports to Disney+, and grow parks and streaming.
He called the parks division a “big surprise” that lifted earnings in the latest quarter.
Disney+ will add a free, ad-supported “front porch” tier and merge park data for a single membership with personalized perks.
ESPN’s sports revenue fell 17% in Q3 2026, while NBA and NHL Finals ratings hit records.

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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro said Disney will keep ESPN, move more sports to Disney+, and grow parks and streaming.
He called the parks division a “big surprise” that lifted earnings in the latest quarter.
Disney+ will add a free, ad-supported “front porch” tier and merge park data for a single membership with personalized perks.
ESPN’s sports revenue fell 17% in Q3 2026, while NBA and NHL Finals ratings hit records.