# International Entertainment Subscriptions Disney Plans to Integrate Star Plus onto the Platform By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-plus References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22165950/disney-star-streaming-service-hotstar-international-movies-tv) Disney puts plans in place to officially launch 'Star Plus' this summer as an international branch for its [Disney Plus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adsupported-subscription-tier) subscribers in Canada, New Zealand, and Europe. The entertainment will be fully integrated into Disney Plus and easily accessible. It will feature numerous shows from Disney's non-main franchise brands. This includes shows and films from FX and [20th Century](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-home-alone) that will be made available for streaming. Star Plus is added to appeal to Latin American subscribers. The upcoming streaming service will also carry programs such as ESPN and [ESPN Plus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shareplay) material. Notably, this will also be a move towards sports content. The international Star Plus streaming service is set to launch officially in June later this year. Image Credit: Disney Plus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **International Entertainment Streaming:** Disney's integration of Star Plus onto its international platform provides a major disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to cater to global audiences. - **Expansion of Non-mainstream Brands:** The integration of FX and 20th Century shows and films into the Disney Plus platform showcases a growing trend of diversification in the entertainment industry. - **Sports Content Streaming:** The inclusion of ESPN and ESPN Plus material on the Star Plus streaming service presents a major disruptive innovation opportunity for the sports content industry to expand their global reach. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The launch of Star Plus and its integration into Disney Plus presents a major opportunity for the entertainment industry to expand its audience globally. - **Streaming Services:** Disney's move to expand their streaming service's content with the integration of Star Plus highlights a growing trend in the streaming industry to diversify their offerings. - **Sports Content:** The inclusion of sports content on Disney's Star Plus streaming service provides a major disruptive innovation opportunity for the industry to cater to a global fanbase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ad-Supported Streaming Service Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adsupported-subscription-tier.md) - [Combined Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-discovery.md) - [Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-1.md) - [Platform Tonal Branding Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-3.md) - [All-in-One Telecom Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon-play.md) - [Multi-Service Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-3.md) - [Enhanced Movie Streaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imax-enhanced.md) - [AI-Powered Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-mexico.md) - [Satellite Internet Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex.md)