UFC rights, Disney+ premieres, and the news you might have missed
UFC rights, Disney+ premieres, and the news you might have missed
YouTube TV adds a key news channel, Disney sets a couple of big streaming premieres, Paramount gets more UFC rights, and other stories from Halloween week.
Happy Halloween, readers! It’s rare that this fantastically spooky holiday arrives on a Friday, and when it does, the young and the young at heart alike love to take advantage. This week has probably been full of planning for hot parties or searching around town at the last minute for a costume that every kid wants this year.
If you need a moment to take a breath and catch up with this week’s streaming news, we’ve got you covered. Check out the stories you might not have seen this week, including a major show renewal from Hulu, streaming release dates for two Disney blockbusters, DAZN and UFC news, and more.
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Disney sets streaming premieres for ‘Fantastic 4,’ ‘Freakier Friday’
Disney+ is set to welcome two of the most hyped movies on its 2025 release calendar in the coming weeks. On Oct. 24, Disney+ announced it was releasing the new MCU movie “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” on Wednesday, Nov. 5 — the exact date The Streamable predicted the film would debut on the service. The movie will have spent 105 days making its way to Disney+ from its original theatrical release date.
We were off a little bit on the streaming date for “Freakier Friday,” but only by seven days. As revealed by Disney on Tuesday, “Freakier Friday” will be available to stream starting Wednesday, Nov. 12, on all Disney+ plans.
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
Paramount acquires more UFC rights
Paramount+ made a huge splash over the summer when it announced that it had acquired the rights to stream UFC numbered events on a non-PPV basis. Starting in 2026, UFC fight nights will stream on Paramount+ with nothing more than a monthly subscription fee.
On Tuesday, Paramount Skydance announced its deal with UFC was expanding to include international territories as well, namely, Latin America and Australia. Starting next year, all 13 numbered events and 30 UFC Fight Nights will be televised live in Latin America, including Brazil. Australian customers will get all UFC Fight Nights as well, and prelims for all numbered events.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
Sling TV updates hours for Weekend Pass
Sling TV is making a tweak to one of its most innovative new products. In August, Sling launched a program that allowed customers to sign up for limited access to its Orange channel package for $5 per day, $10 per weekend, or $15 per week.
As reported by Cablefax on Monday, Sling is updating the time parameters for its Weekend Pass. Originally, that pass allowed viewers to watch from 6 a.m. ET on Friday through 3 a.m. Monday, but now viewers will get a full 72 hours of access; Sling’s Weekend Pass hours now run from 3 a.m. ET Friday to the same time on Monday morning.
Sling TV
Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord-cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $45.99/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $45.99/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.
You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $60.99 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.
FIFA and DAZN announce relaunch of FIFA+
The governing body of world soccer, FIFA, first launched the FIFA+ service in 2022, and has made plenty of tweaks and changes since. But now, FIFA has announced it’s partnering with the sports streaming giant DAZN to essentially relaunch FIFA+, making it the service available through DAZN for free.
Starting in 2026, FIFA+ will be offering a freemium version through DAZN, with the option to pay for additional content. Viewers will be able to see highlights and big plays, in-depth statistics, breaking news stories, and connect with fellow supporters.
DAZN
DAZN is an international sports streaming service dedicated to live and on-demand sports programming. Since its launch in 2016, the platform has expanded to become one of the world’s leading sports streaming destinations, offering coverage that varies by region and includes boxing, soccer, MMA, women’s sports, motorsports, and other major competitions.
YouTube TV adds Bloomberg TV channels
YouTube TV has been in headlines a lot in the past month, striking new carriage deals with Fox and NBC, blacking out TelevisaUnivision channels, and staring down Disney in their current round of carriage negotiations. With much less fanfare, YouTube TV has announced it is adding new programming inventory that all news lovers will want to hear about.
On Tuesday, Bloomberg Media announced it was bringing Bloomberg Television and Bloomberg Originals to YouTube TV base subscribers. The Bloomberg TV+ and Bloomberg Originals channel streams are live on the service now, giving customers of that service new access to a trusted news source.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 60 channels for $82.99/month. This plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. The base plan includes more than 100 live channels, including major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN, CNN, FX, USA Network, and TNT. Local channels are included in most markets, making YouTube TV a full replacement for traditional cable for many viewers.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ returning for Season 6
The latest season of the Hulu comedy crime series “Only Murders in the Building” just wrapped up this week, and the streamer isn’t willing to leave viewers in suspense as to the ultimate fate of the series. As reported by Deadline on Tuesday, “Only Murders” has been renewed for a sixth season, which will consist of 10 episodes. The fifth season of “Only Murders” once again ended with the reveal of a new victim, and now fans can rest assured they’ll receive justice thanks to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel.
Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”