Disney has cast doubt on speculation that the company will wind down its standalone entertainment streamer Hulu anytime soon.

Disney Plus and Hulu have come up with a new idea to draw in subscribers: an updated "Perks" program. If you sign up for a subscription with either of those services, Perks will give you freebies like a six-month DoorDash membership,

The CEO also said that Disney+ will "probably" emulate Netflix and stop reporting subscriber numbers at some point, he noted during a CNBC appearance.

Disney Plus Perks is a new program that gives exclusive discounts, freebies, and sweepstakes entries to subscribers.

Disney Plus and Hulu are both launching new Perks programs that offer subscribers discounts, digital freebies, and sweepstakes in an effort to stand out from the streaming competition.

Perhaps to offset disappointment with recent price hikes, Disney this week launched a new Perks program for streaming subscribers with various experiences, sweepstakes, and discounts. Disney first launched its subscriber Perks program in 2023,

There's also the release of "Snow White" on Disney Plus and Rami Malek's "The Amateur" getting a digital streaming release. Hulu and HBO Max will have new movies to watch, too, but the title I'm most intrigued about is "Echo Valley," a new thriller arriving on Apple TV Plus.