By consolidating premium streaming services, Sky can boost subscriber retention, increase average revenue per user, and pressure rivals to rethink fragmented offerings.
The streaming landscape in Europe has become increasingly fragmented, with consumers juggling multiple subscriptions to access premium content. Sky’s new bundle directly addresses this pain point, offering a consolidated price point that rivals traditional pay‑TV packages while competing with emerging aggregators. By locking in multi‑year agreements with Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, Sky not only secures high‑value inventory but also leverages its extensive broadband footprint to attract cord‑cutters seeking a seamless, all‑in‑one solution.
Technologically, the integration hinges on Sky OS, the company’s proprietary operating system that aggregates apps into a single, personalized interface. The Top Picks rail surfaces recommendations across all services, while playlists let users curate cross‑platform watchlists without switching accounts. Voice control further streamlines navigation, positioning Sky as a pioneer in unified entertainment UX. This deep integration could generate richer data insights, enabling more targeted advertising and content acquisition strategies.
From a business perspective, the bundle is poised to lift average revenue per user (ARPU) by reducing churn and encouraging upsells to higher‑tier plans. It also raises the competitive bar for rivals like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+, who may need to pursue similar alliances or develop their own aggregators. However, regulatory scrutiny over market concentration and the complexity of revenue sharing among content owners remain potential hurdles. If executed well, Sky’s strategy could reshape the UK streaming market, driving a shift toward bundled, platform‑centric consumption.
By Matthew Corrigan · February 11, 2026 · Updated: February 12, 2026
Sky has announced the launch of a bundle combining many of the major streaming services.
In what the company said is a world‑first, Sky will offer a package bringing together Netflix, Disney+, Hayu and HBO Max under a single Sky TV subscription.

Under a new, multi‑year agreement between Sky and Disney in the UK and Ireland, eligible customers will have access to Disney+ content included in their subscriptions. An expanded partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery will extend the availability of HBO shows to Sky’s customers from 26 March.
Reality‑TV programmes from Hayu, including new episodes of The Real Housewives and Below Deck, will be included in the Sky subscription from July.
The expanded content range will be powered by the Sky OS platform, with shows from Sky and other apps curated in a single place to enhance discoverability, said the company. Shows and movies will appear together in the personalised Top Picks rail on the homepage. Playlists will enable the saving of favourites in one place and everything will be integrated with Sky voice control.
“This marks a new era for Sky and NOW. In a world‑first, we’re bringing together Sky, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu into a single Sky TV subscription. Nowhere else offers this breadth of incredible entertainment in a fully integrated experience, with everything customers love watching side by side so viewers can jump from show to show with ease.”
— Sophia Ahmad, Chief Consumer Officer at Sky
“We’re proud to continue Sky’s legacy of innovation, making it easier than ever for people to enjoy the very best entertainment and best experience, all in one place.”
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