JioHotstar launch: What will happen to existing DisneyHotstar, Jio Cinema subscribers?

Now JioCinema and Disney Hotstar will be transformed into JioHotstar. When will the JioHotstar application launched? What will happen to existing Disney+Hotstar and JioCinema users? Let’s understand here.

Disney Hotstar, JioCinema are now JioHotstar

JioHotstar is a new streaming platform created after the merger of JioCinema and Disney+Hotstar. The new platform will have all the content on previously available on OTT platforms Disney Hotstar and JioCinema.

The merger will ensure that the new entertainment platform has a broader user base and enhanced content for subscribers. 

JioHotstar launched: What will happen to JioCinema premium subscribers?

The subscribers of JioCinema Premium will be shifted to JioHotstar Premium for the remaining duration of their plans. After that, they have to purchase the new plans of JioHotstar, said Kevin Vaz, CEO-entertainment, JioStar.

JioHotstar launched: What will happen to Disney Hotstar subscribers?

Those who have purchased a Disney+Hotstar subscription can continue their current plans at older rates for three months. Kevin Vaz assured that the existing Disney Hotstar users will not see any changes when switching to the new platform.

JioHotstar to use AI-driven recommendations

The new entertainment platform will use AI-driven recommendations and offer streaming in over 19 languages. The platform will provide AI-powered recommendations for movies and shows based on user activities and preferences. 

“At the core of JioHotstar is a powerful vision–to make premium entertainment accessible to all Indians. Our promise of Infinite Possibilities ensures that entertainment is not a privilege but a shared experience for all. By integrating AI-driven recommendations and offering streaming in over 19 languages, we are personalizing content like never before,” Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, said in a statement.