EE customers are finally getting a boost, and it has been a long time coming. It was all the way back in 2023 that EE first announced the launch of its next-generation TV box. This upgraded device offers full access to live and on-demand content, includes an in-built hard disk which can store around 600 hours of recordings, plus a full TV guide and support for Dolby Atmos audio and compatibility with pin-sharp 4K. At launch, it also came with a number of popular streaming apps pre-installed, including Netflix, Discovery+ and Prime Video.
However, there was one glaring omission. Disney+ was nowhere to be found, and despite EE saying it would arrive, this hugely popular service has remained off-limits for almost three years.
Finally, after that ridiculously long wait, EE has just confirmed that Disney+ has now arrived on these TV boxes. That means users can now stream movies, boxsets and documentaries without needing another device plugged into their TVs.
For those not aware, Disney+ includes movie content from Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, Disney, along with series such as Welcome to Wrexham, Hell’s Kitchen and The Simpsons. Disney+ also includes Hulu access, where users will find content aimed at older audiences. Right now on Hulu you can watch movies such as Le Mans '66, Predator and The Devil Wears Prada.
This is clearly a much-needed boost to the EE TV box but, unlike Sky, the BT-owned service is not including access as part of any plans. Sky recently refreshed some of its packages to include Disney+ as part of the monthly fee. That is not the case with EE. Those wanting to watch will need to sign up and pay, with prices starting from £5.99 per month.
Speaking about the changes, Luciano Oliveira, Director of Product, Home & TV, EE, said: “It is our goal to make EE TV a go-to destination for great entertainment, and adding the Disney+ app reinforces that by bringing an even broader mix of much-loved content to the platform. From big new releases to iconic series and timeless family favourites, it gives customers more of what they love, all in one place.”
