Disney and FuboTV just kicked off the 2025 media biz M&A sweepstakes with the merger of Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. What does the deal mean?

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Fubo will also handle deals with channels independently, giving them more flexibility to offer sports and entertainment options. The company will be traded publicly under the name

Disney will merge its Hulu + Live TV virtual MVPD with competitor Fubo, expanding its sports-focused distribution while settling a suit over skinny bundle Venu.

In a surprising deal announced on Monday, Disney is set to combine its Hulu Live TV business with Fubo, the live TV streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage. Under the terms of the deal, Disney will own about 70% of Fubo, which will continue to be available to viewers as a separate offering.

Disney and FuboTV are nearing a deal to combine their online live TV businesses, a deal that is expected to see Fubo drop its legal claims against Disney, Fox and WBD over Venu Sports.

Disney will own 70% of Fubo, while the current management team of the TV streaming service will be responsible for the new partnership

Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of sports streaming. Fubo, a platform that offers a sports-first package of live TV streaming channels that it advertises as cheaper than traditional cable bundles,

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One line tucked into the press release stood out for those interested in the behind-the-scenes maneuverings in the sports media space: "In connection with the Transaction, Disney will enter into a new carriage agreement with Fubo that will allow Fubo to create a new Sports & Broadcast service,