DStv to offer Disney+ on DStv Explora decoders
MultiChoice has announced in a statement on its website that Disney+ will be available on DStv Explora decoders when the streaming service launches in South Africa on 18 May 2022.
“This is yet another proud milestone in our partnership with the MultiChoice Group. We are delighted to be collaborating to bring South African DStv subscribers to access to Disney+’s incredible catalogue of films, series and exclusive content,” said Christine Service, Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa.
“In line with our business objective of adding value and enhancing our ecosystem, we are focused on making sure that all our customers can enjoy their favourite shows and movies anywhere, anytime, on our world-class platforms,” said Calvo Mawela, Group CEO of MultiChoice.
“The digital world has brought with it fundamental shifts and our customers are looking for convenient access to a portfolio of entertainment options. MultiChoice’s partnership with Disney+ leads with an expanded choice of content, ease and convenience of subscription and payment, with the DStv Explora Ultra as an enabler.”
With Disney+, DStv subscribers will have access to the critically acclaimed “The Book of Boba Fett” and “The Mandalorian”, the Marvel Studios’ series “Moon Knight” and Academy Award®-nominated film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings”, Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award® nominated “Luca”, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning
“Encanto” and Academy Award®-winning “Cruella”. In general entertainment, subscribers will also be able to watch titles such as “The Simpsons”, “Queens” and “The Kardashians” to name just a few.
Multichoice noted that subscription offers via DStv and sign-up information will be shared in due course.
Last week, Disney launched pre-registrations for Disney+ in South Africa, offering a year’s subscription for R950.
Disney+’s regular price in South Africa will be R119 per month. An annual subscription will also be available for R1,190 per year.
Written by: Shihaam (Gabriella) Steyn-Adams.
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