Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Fubo Speeds Up Disney/Hulu + Live TV Merger
Fubo, a streaming service, is merging with Disney and Hulu + Live TV sooner than expected.
The deal now aims to close by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
The government and Fubo shareholders still need to approve the deal.
Disney will own most of the new company.
The merger came about after a legal dispute was resolved.
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will keep their separate apps.
The current Fubo team will continue to manage the company.
Fubo accelerated the timeline for closing its sale to Disney and Hulu + Live TV.
The deal's expected close is now in Q4 2024 or Q1 2026.
The deal needs approval from the Department of Justice and Fubo shareholders.
Disney will own 70% of the combined company.
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will operate separately after the deal.
- Who
- Fubo and Disney are the primary entities involved.
- What
- Fubo is accelerating its merger with Disney and Hulu + Live TV.
- When
- The deal is expected to close in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The deal is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
- Expected Closing
- Q4 2025 or Q1 2026
- Disney Ownership
- 70%
- Current CEO
- David Gandler
- Stock Symbol
- FUBO
- Combined Subscribers
- 6.2 million