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Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 14 February 2025 06:00 IST

JioHotstar Streaming Platform Launched, Combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar

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Existing JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will be able to transition their subscriptions

Highlights

The free tier is likely to contain ads
JioHotstar subscription plans start at Rs. 149
At launch, JioHotstar has a base of 50 crore

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JioHotstar, the new streaming platform created by bringing together Disney+ Hotstar, was launched by JioStar on Friday. The newly created platform will host the entire content library of both the over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Apart from shows and movies from the two merging entities, the platform will also host content from various international studios and streaming platforms. The JV has also announced a free tier for the streaming service. Notably, the JioStar t venture was formed in November 2024 after the successful merger of Viacom18 and Star India.

JioHotstar Streaming Platform Launched 5g56s

In a press release, JioStar announced the launch of JioHotstar and shared details about the new streaming platform. The company said the new platform will feature roughly 300,000 hours of content as well as live sports coverage.

At launch, the platform will have a total base of more than 50 crore by combining the s on both platforms. However, it is not clear whether the claimed number excludes duplicate s (people with both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar s). The new platform also gets a new logo, which is essentially the word JioHotstar alongside an asymmetrical seven-pointed star.

JioHotstar Launch Might Be On the Horizon As JioStar Shares New Teaser

JioHotstar will be free to access and watch content for now. s will not need a subscription to watch shows, movies, or live sports. However, it is unclear if certain content will be behind a paywall. The JV added that there are subscription plans for those “looking for an uninterrupted and enhanced experience.” This likely means that paying subscribers will not be shown ads, and they can stream the shows at a higher resolution.

Coming to subscriptions, existing subscribers of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar will automatically be transitioned to the new platform. The company said these s will be able to set up their JioHotstar subscriptions when logging in the first time. New subscribers can browse through the platform's new plans starting at Rs. 149.

JioHotstar will feature content in 10 Indian languages across a wide range of genres and content formats. Viewers will be able to watch movies, shows, anime, documentaries, live sporting events, and more. The company also said the platform will showcase international premieres. Additionally, JioHotstar will also feature content from Disney, NBCUniversal Peacock, Warner Bros., Discovery HBO, and Paramount.

The platform is also introducing a flagship initiative dubbed Sparks, which will spotlight “India's biggest digital creators” through unique formats.

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