The global app is released a day early for Apple platforms. Subscribers from the Philippines can now log in on their Apple devices. Not yet available for Android or TV devices.
Starting September 2026, the Hotstar X version of Disney+ will be phased out. According to Disney+ Egypt (https://help.apps.disneyplus.com/eg/en/support/solutions/articles/6a33a3707e4b321479b7ae66), the existing app will be discontinued in October in their region.
Still no updates for the rest of MENA, Malaysia, and the Philippines if or when they are migrating to the global version of the Disney+ app.
I'm not sure if this is anything noteworthy but I have been observing Disney+ Philippines for some time now and I noticed they are not promoting anything for September like the streaming release of The Mandalorian and Grogu and Toy Story 5 which are both, in my opinion, big movie titles and big deal to be added to Disney+.
They, however, posted about content that comes way beyond like the second season of Twisted Wonderland, Kingdom Hearts anime, and The Remarried Empress.
My theory (and why I think this is interesting) is because they are still part of the app migration in September but they still haven't locked down the date. Possibly, they still have to iron out some details and stuff.
I'm on my computer to watch a show and was so confused when it says JioHotstar on the tab bar when I'm accessing Disney Plus in the Philippines
It appears that for regions that have the Hotstar X version of Disney+, we'll migrate to the global Disney+ version in the first week of September but with some... problems.
Profiles, Watchlist, and Watch History will not be transferred to the new app.
