JioHotstar Launch
JioHotstar has officially launched. The new platform combines the content libraries of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, creating a strong competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. JioHotstar offers sports like the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket, International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments, and English Premier League football, all in one place. It also features content from major international studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., HBO, NBCUniversal Peacock, and Paramount.
JioHotstar Subscription Plans
The subscription plans for JioHotstar are as follows:
- Rs 149 for three months (with ads).
- Rs 499 for the ad-free Premium plan.
Existing JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will automatically move to JioHotstar once their current subscriptions expire. The JioCinema app will be discontinued.
The platform offers over 300,000 hours of content in 10 Indian languages and boasts a user base of 500 million viewers.
Choosing the Right JioHotstar Plan
- Mobile-only Plan: Best for users who watch content on mobile and prefer a budget-friendly option.
- Super Plan: Ideal for users who need better resolution and want access across multiple devices.
- Premium Plan: Perfect for users who want 4K streaming, superior sound quality, and an ad-free experience.
What Happens to JioCinema Premium Subscribers?
Kevin Vaz, CEO of JioStar Entertainment, explained the transition for existing JioCinema Premium and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers:
- JioCinema Premium subscribers will automatically be upgraded to JioHotstar Premium for the rest of their current subscription period. After that, they will need to purchase new JioHotstar plans.
- Disney+ Hotstar subscribers can continue with their current plans at the same rate for the next three months. The transition to JioHotstar will be seamless, with no changes to service during this period.
For Users with Both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Subscriptions
If you already have both subscriptions, the app provides the following message: “Congrats! You’ve been upgraded to JioHotstar Premium. Your JioCinema and complimentary JioHotstar Premium subscriptions will expire on February 28, 2025. Your existing Premium Annual Plan will continue as usual.”
If your JioCinema monthly plan expires on a different date, your JioCinema and complimentary JioHotstar Premium subscriptions will expire on that specific date.