Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Abort Venu Sports Streaming Venture Amid Legal Roadblocks

The trio companies have decided to discontinue their planned sports streaming service, Venu, due to ongoing legal challenges and evolving market dynamics.

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Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially canceled their joint sports streaming service, Venu, following legal challenges from competitors and market concerns. Initial plans launched in February aimed to consolidate sports assets but faced antitrust scrutiny, particularly from FuboTV, which led to further complications. Despite recently alleviating some legal challenges by merging Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, additional lawsuits from satellite TV providers prompted the decision to abandon the project. Instead, Disney looks to launch an all-ESPN service by August 2025, directing resources away from Venu.

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