People are cancelling Disney Plus for several key reasons in 2025:
- Price Increases and Account Sharing Crackdown: Disney Plus raised subscription prices significantly (around $3 increase for ad-free plans and higher annual renewal costs), which has upset many subscribers. Additionally, Disney has started cracking down on password/account sharing, further frustrating users who shared accounts to save costs. These moves aim to increase profitability but have prompted cancellations from price-sensitive customers.
- Cancellation of Popular Shows: Disney Plus canceled several anticipated and fan-favorite shows such as the animated series Tiana and the teen horror series Goosebumps. These cancellations were driven by rising production costs and a strategic shift toward profitability rather than subscriber growth. Fans express disappointment over losing shows they invested in emotionally, which has also contributed to dissatisfaction with the platform.
- Political and Social Backlash: Some cancellations are linked to broader political controversies involving Disney, including conflicts related to Elon Musk and his actions on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where Disney pulled advertising. This has led to some users canceling Disney Plus to support Musk or boycott Disney for perceived "woke" culture or political reasons, amplified by social media trends like #CancelDisney.
- General Sentiment and Competition: Beyond specific events, some users feel the service is becoming too expensive for what it offers, especially given mixed reactions to recent Disney content and competition from other streaming services.
In summary, Disney Plus cancellations in 2025 stem from a combination of higher prices, show cancellations, political controversies, and customer dissatisfaction with service value and corporate decisions.
