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NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 6, 2026Hillsborough

Disney settles antitrust lawsuit for $50 million; YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers may file claims

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve an antitrust lawsuit alleging the company inflated prices for live streaming services. Subscribers of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream who held accounts between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, are eligible to file a claim for a cash payment. The deadline to submit a claim is September 2026.

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Why It Matters

Eligible streaming subscribers may receive a pro-rata cash payment from a $50 million fund, provided they submit a claim by the September 2026 deadline.

Key Facts

  • The settlement fund totals $50 million, with a portion deducted for administrative costs and fees.
  • Eligible subscribers must have held a YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream account between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026.
  • Claims must be filed by September 2026.
  • 90% of the remaining settlement fund is allocated to 'repealer jurisdictions' (including Florida).
  • 10% of the remaining settlement fund is allocated to 'non-repealer jurisdictions'.
  • Payments will be pro-rated based on the length of the subscriber's service.
  • FuboTV subscribers are not included in this settlement.
  • A final court approval hearing is scheduled for January 2027.
  • Eligible users should have received a Unique ID via mail or email to file their claim.
  • Disney denies any wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement.

Who's Mentioned

organizationThe Walt Disney Company“Defendant in the antitrust lawsuit.”organizationDirecTV Stream“Streaming service whose subscribers are eligible for the settlement.”organizationYouTube TV“Streaming service whose subscribers are eligible for the settlement.”organizationFuboTV“Streaming service not currently included in this settlement.”