Walt Disney said on Tuesday it will raise prices for its flagship Disney+ streaming service in the United States next month, as the entertainment giant pushes to bolster profits from its digital platforms.

Starting Oct. 21, the ad-supported Disney+ plan will increase by $2 US to $11.99 US per month, while the ad-free premium tier will rise $3 US to $18.99 US a month. Annual premium subscriptions will jump $30 US to $189.99 US.

Bundled packages combining Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ will also see price hikes, according to the company's website.

The price increase also appears to apply to Canadians. An email sent to a Disney+ subscriber and reviewed by CBC News shows that the cost of a premium subscription will jump from $119.99 to $159.99 on Oct. 28, though it's unclear if there are other

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