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Disney+ Launches New App in Israel, Ending Hotstar-Based Service by October 2026

Disney+ will replace its Hotstar-based app in Israel with a new app on September 9, 2026, improving international usability and adding new features. Subscribers must download the new app and re-login, though viewing history will not transfer.

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What happened

  1. 01Disney+ will launch a new app in Israel on September 9, 2026, replacing the Hotstar-based app.
  2. 02The current app will remain available until October 12, 2026, before being discontinued.
  3. 03Subscribers must download the new app and log in again; viewing history won't transfer.
  4. 04The new app supports watching abroad, with content varying by country.
  5. 05Features include improved recommendations, new ESPN experience, and updated parental controls.
  6. 06Account sharing restrictions may be introduced, but details for Israel are unclear.

The old app will remain available until October 12, 2026, after which it will be discontinued.

Translated and summarized by baba from Walla, the latest report. Read Walla’s original

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