Disney and FOX Channels end in Cambodia as Disney+ Launch Imminent
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Disney+ is due to launch in Cambodia by the end of 2021 if media reports earlier in the year are accurate. This has seen the global media company halt several television services, including FOX and Star sports channels, in SEA and Hong Kong.
Online streaming services such as Netflix have been operating in Cambodia for some time, while others are not completely available in the region such as Amazon Prime and Disney+.
However, earlier in 2021, the Khmer Times reported that Disney+ should launch in Cambodia at the end of 2021. Disney Plus is an on-demand, ad-free streaming service created by The Walt Disney Company.
In April 2021, Disney also announced it was shutting down Fox and Star branded sports networks in 2021, assumingly in anticipation of the launch and to increase subscribers to the digital streaming service.
Disney said at the time 'As part of The Walt Disney Company’s global effort to pivot towards a DTC first model and further grow our streaming services, the company is consolidating its Media Networks business primarily in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. These efforts will help us align our resources more efficiently and effectively to current and future business needs.'
In total, 13 Disney and FOX channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, have stopped being officially broadcast in Cambodia. The following channels are longer available effective September 1, 2021
Online streaming services such as Netflix have been operating in Cambodia for some time, while others are not completely available in the region such as Amazon Prime and Disney+.
However, earlier in 2021, the Khmer Times reported that Disney+ should launch in Cambodia at the end of 2021. Disney Plus is an on-demand, ad-free streaming service created by The Walt Disney Company.
In April 2021, Disney also announced it was shutting down Fox and Star branded sports networks in 2021, assumingly in anticipation of the launch and to increase subscribers to the digital streaming service.
Disney said at the time 'As part of The Walt Disney Company’s global effort to pivot towards a DTC first model and further grow our streaming services, the company is consolidating its Media Networks business primarily in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. These efforts will help us align our resources more efficiently and effectively to current and future business needs.'
In total, 13 Disney and FOX channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, have stopped being officially broadcast in Cambodia. The following channels are longer available effective September 1, 2021
- Disney Channel
- Disney Junior
- FOX Movies
- FOX Action Movies
- FOX Family Movies
- FOX
- FOX Life
- FOX Crime
- FOX Sports 1
- FOX Sports 2
- FOX Sports 3
- Nat Geo People
- Channel V
What does Disney+ Offer?
The streaming service has the right to broadcast Marvel, National Geographic, the American Broadcasting Corporation, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network and 20th Century Fox as well as the classic Disney titles. Disney-owned studios such as Pixar and iconic franchises like Star Wars and The Simpsons will also be available. Disney+ has around 116 million subscribers in the Asia-Pacific region in September 2021.How much does Disney+ cost in Cambodia?
There is still no official launch date or pricing confirmed for Disney+ in Cambodia. In the United States, Disney+ costs USD $8 a month.- Netflix costs USD $7.99 per month in Cambodia.*
- Spotify costs USD $2.99 per month in Cambodia.*