JioHotstar Launches Streaming Platform Combining JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
JioStar has launched JioHotstar, a new streaming platform merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. It features 300,000+ hours of content, international premieres, and live sports. Existing subscribers will transition automatically, with plans starting at ₹149. JioHotstar will also offer free access initially and content in 10 Indian languages across genres.

In the press release, JioStar announced the launch of the new JioHostar and also shared complimentary details about the new platform. The company mentioned that the said new platform will feature roughly 300,000 hours of content along with live sports coverage.
At the launch, the platform is said to have a total user base of more than 50 crore by combining the joint users on both platforms. However, what's not clear is whether the claimed number excludes the duplicate accounts (people with both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar accounts). The exciting part is that the new platform also gets a new logo, which can be the word JioHotstar and an asymmetrical seven-pointed star.
Another interesting part is that JioHotstar will be free to access and watch content for the time being. Users may not need a subscription to watch movies, shows, or even live sports. However, it is unclear if there would be a certain amount of content behind a paywall. The added that there are subscription plans for those “looking for an uninterrupted and enhanced experience.” This likely means that paying subscribers will not be shown ads, and they can stream the shows at a higher resolution.
Next, coming to the subscriptions, the existing subscribers of Disney+Hotstar and JioCinema will be automatically transitioned to the new platform. The company has also said that these users will be able to set up their JioHotsar subscriptions when they will be logging into the app for the first time. New subscribers can browse through the platform's new plans starting at Rs. 149.
JioStar will also be featuring content in 10 different Indian languages, panning across a wide range of content formats and genres. Viewers will also be able to watch anime, documentaries, moves, shows, live sporting events and more.