Disney reported a significant jump in Disney+ and Hulu profitability, reaching $336 million in operating income during the second fiscal quarter, compared to $47 million last year. This increase follows price hikes and a crackdown on password sharing, adding $6.99 for additional household accounts. Disney+ gained 1 million US and Canadian subscribers, totaling 57.8 million. An upcoming standalone ESPN streaming service is also anticipated, with pricing and launch details soon to be revealed.

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