Disney, Fox and Warner Won’t Move Forward With Venu Sports
The companies called off what would have been a major bet days after Disney struck a deal with rival streamer Fubo.
ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Abandon Venu Sports Streamer Prior to Launch
Key Takeaways Venu Sports, the streaming service combining the services of The Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FOX, on Friday was called off before it could launch.The companies said in a joint statement they felt they should be "focusing on existing products and distribution channels.
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox Pull the Plug on Venu Sports Streaming Venture
The sports-focused streaming service co-founded by The Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox Corp. will not move forward, the companies said Friday.
Venu Sports streaming service scrapped by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros
Venu Sports, the streaming service backed by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, will not launch, the companies announced in a joint statement Friday. “After careful consideration, we have collectively agreed to discontinue the Venu Sports joint venture and not launch the streaming service.
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox Finally Realized Venu Was a Terrible Idea
Venu Sports, the planned sports-centric streaming service from ESPN (Disney), Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery will be “discontinued,” the companies said in a joint statement on Friday morning. It was a “collective decision,” media members were informed, and is “effective immediately.”
Disney, partners pull the plug on Venu Sports streaming service
Venu was announced in 2024 as a slimmed down streaming package carrying the channels that would have offered such channels as ESPN.
Venu Sports just killed by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery — here's what it means for you
Venu Sports has had a wild ride so far. It was rumored, then announced for an eyebrow-raising $43 a month. Then, it was sued by Fubo, which dropped its suit after Disney essentially bought Fubo and merged it with Hulu + Live TV.
Disney to Merge Hulu + Live TV With Fubo, Ending Venu Sports Lawsuit
Following the completion of the deal, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to operate as separate streaming options for consumers. Disney has agreed to provide Fubo with a $145 million term loan set for 2026. The agreement also includes a $130 million termination fee payable to Fubo under specific conditions.
Venu Sports Is Dead: Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox Scrap Joint Streaming Venture
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Disney, Warners, and Fox drop Venu Sports bundle
A joint venture between entertainment titans Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, Venu Sports was poised to shake up the streaming industry with a $42.99-a-month service that bundled the likes of ESPN, FS1, BTN, TNT, TBS, and other top sports offerings.
Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture
Three giant media companies have abandoned their plans to launch Venu Sports, a service that aimed to drastically shake up the streaming industry by bundling many sports channels together, officials said.
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