Free trial of Disney Plus in the Netherlands – Variety

Consumers in the Netherlands have become the first in the world to get their hands on Disney Plus when a first version of the highly anticipated streaming service was put online Thursday in the country during an essay free.

Disney is testing the platform in the Netherlands, and the soft-launch version does not contain the series of original series or the content that will be part of the complete offer in fat. The November 12 launch date of Disney Plus in the Netherlands is identical to that of the United States and Canada. Australia and New Zealand should follow a week later.

In the Netherlands – where, paradoxically, Netflix has its European headquarters – Disney fans can now sign up for the free trial and start broadcasting a selection of Disney's catalog rates, as well as content. Pixar, Marvel, "Star Wars" and National Geographic. . They can run up to four simultaneous streams, enjoy unlimited downloads and configure up to seven profiles. Parents can set up child-specific profiles that open a child-friendly interface with age-appropriate content.

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Several "Avengers" movies, including "Infinity War", are on the service, as well as the entire "Star Wars" franchise. Selection will vary slightly from market to market due to Disney's existing license agreements with local partners.

The Disney Plus trial version is available on a selection of mobile and connected TV devices, including game consoles, media players and smart TVs. Disney said that others will be added before the full launch in November. It will be priced at $ 6.99 ($ ​​7.72) a month locally, or $ 69.99 for a one year subscription.

In the United States, the price of the service is $ 6.99 per month.

When the full service is deployed, there will be over 25 original series and 10 original films in the first year. Big price deals, including Jon Favreau's "The Mandalorian" and "Lady and the Tramp", a reboot of the animated classic of 1955, will be available at launch.

The news of the free trial in the Netherlands is widespread on social networks, where an enthusiastic user tweeted: "At the moment, there is a huge benefit to living in the country. -No … get #DisneyMore sooner. "

Elsa Keslassy contributed to this report.