Oscars Weekend Deals: Hulu-Disney+ Bundle Drops to $4.99

Oscars weekend just got cheaper—Hulu and Disney+ bundle slashed to $4.99.

This week’s consumer showcase centers on two eye-catching promos: a limited-time price on the ad-supported Hulu + Disney+ bundle and a $60 discount on Google’s Pixel Watch 4. The Verge notes that the Hulu/Disney bundle—ad-supported—drops to $4.99 per month for new and returning subscribers through 11:59 AM ET on March 24. Normally listed at about $12.99 per month, the bundle combines Hulu’s streaming library with Disney+'s catalog, offering a surprisingly strong one-stop option for casual streamers eyeing both the Oscars and a broader slate of titles. The promo covers access to the awards show on Sunday, March 15, at 7 PM ET, plus a robust mix of older favorites and current nominees, including The Secret Agent, It Was Just An Accident, Elio, and, for fans of episodic drama, series like Andor.

The price cut matters for two reasons. First, it lowers the barrier to maintaining two of the most widely used streaming catalogs in one bill—especially appealing to households juggling multiple services but wary of a mounting monthly total. Second, it reframes streaming value around bundling rather than standalone subscriptions. If you’re not watching Hulu or Disney+ regularly, the promo can still feel like a steal simply because the bundled price is so far below the sum of typical standalone rates used to justify the two platforms separately. The Verge frames this as the best deal on the ad-supported bundle since Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a reminder that promos for these two brands are relatively rare at this price point.

Beyond the streaming duo, the week’s retail chatter includes a hardware tease: a $60 discount on the Pixel Watch 4. The timing makes a certain sense for shoppers who want a connected device that can quickly cue content, reminders, and playback controls while watching a show or hunting for the next title to queue. The article also notes additional weekend savings on items like microSD Express cards and even ice cream makers, threading a broader theme of “tech deals for stay-at-home weekends.” Yet the Pixel Watch 4 offer stands out for anyone who wants a smarter, more integrated way to manage streaming in the living room, especially as more streaming devices and wearables push into the same ecosystems.

From a consumer-issues perspective, there are clear tradeoffs. The ad-supported Hulu + Disney+ bundle delivers real, tangible savings, but it comes with ads. If you hate interruptions, you’ll want to factor in the ad load when deciding whether to stick with the promo beyond the 24th deadline. The promo is explicit about new and returning subscribers, so existing single-service owners should verify whether their current plans qualify for the discount or wait for a future, perhaps more targeted, offer. And while the Pixel Watch 4 deal is compelling, price dips on hardware tend to be short-lived; plan your purchase around the promo window rather than assuming it will recur at the same level.

Bottom line: if you’re price-conscious and your Oscars weekend includes streaming nostalgia and a dive into Disney’s catalog, the bundle deal is a smart move right now. If you want an ad-free experience or you’re not planning to watch much on Hulu or Disney+, you may want to pass or wait for another promotion. The Pixel Watch 4 discount adds a complementary perk for device enthusiasts, but the streaming bundle remains the star of this week’s consumer story.

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Hulu, Disney Plus, and the Pixel Watch 4 are among this week’s best deals