Sky announces 'world-first' subscription package that brings streaming services such as HBO Max, Netflix, Hayu and Disney+ into one deal
Sky has announced a “world-first” single TV subscription combining some of the biggest streaming services for only £24 per month.
The company revealed plans to launch a new product that will see Sky Ultimate TV subscribers gain access to four streaming services alongside Sky’s own TV and entertainment offering.
HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+ and Hayu will all be included in the package. The Sky Ultimate package comes with ad-versions of Disney+, HBO Max and Netflix.
Sophia Ahmad, Chief Consumer Officer at Sky, said: “This marks a new era for Sky and NOW. In a world-first, we’re bringing together Sky, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu into a single Sky TV subscription.
“Nowhere else offers this breadth of incredible entertainment in a fully integrated experience, with everything customers love watching side by side so viewers can jump from show to show with ease.
This means that customers who are subscribed to Sky Ultimate’s subscription tier will have access to all of the above streaming services as part of their Sky subscription.
NOW TV customers with an entertainment pass will also be given access to HBO Max at no extra cost.
The following customers are eligible for the Sky Ultimate TV deal:
- Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with Sky Ultimate TV will get Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads and Hayu content added to their pack alongside Sky TV and Netflix.
- *Sky Q customers with Sky Signature, Sky Entertainment and other eligible packages will get Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads and Hayu content added to their pack alongside Sky TV. Sky Q customers with Sky Ultimate TV get all of these plus Netflix.
- Sky+ customers will have access to HBO Max Basic With Ads content and Hayu content alongside Sky TV.
- Disney+ Standard and Disney+ Premium customers can move their existing plans to Sky and save £5.99 a month on their bill.
- Eligible customers with Disney+ and HBO Max access can upgrade their subscription plan if they would like, with the cost of Disney+ Standard with Ads and HBO Max Basic With Ads deducted from the cost of the higher tier subscription.
Ms Ahmad added: “Millions of existing customers will get easy access to this new line-up as standard at unbeatable value. All NOW Entertainment customers will get access to HBO Max, included at no extra cost, fully integrated within the NOW app. We’re proud to continue Sky’s legacy of innovation, making it easier than ever for people to enjoy the very best entertainment and best experience, all in one place.”
It comes after HBO Max confirmed that its service would be launching in the UK on March 26. The streaming service, which already operates in the US, will feature content from HBO, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios and Max Originals. This means that titles such as The Pitt, Friends, Game Of Thrones and Succession will have a new home on UK television.