$50M Disney antitrust class action settlement

Disney agreed to pay $50 million as part of a partial class action settlement to resolve claims that it violated federal antitrust laws by raising the price of live TV subscriptions, such as YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.

The Disney settlement benefits individuals who purchased a YouTube TV subscription or a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subscription (DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now) between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026.

According to the antitrust class action lawsuit, Disney violated federal antitrust laws by working with other companies to raise the price of live TV subscriptions. As a result, consumers allegedly paid higher prices for services such as YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.

Disney is a media company that owns ESPN, ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and other networks.

Disney has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $50 million class action settlement to resolve the antitrust lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Disney settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the length of their subscription. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement. No payment estimates are available at this time.

In addition to providing cash benefits, Disney agreed to make changes to its business practices to ensure compliance with federal antitrust laws. These changes will benefit consumers by ensuring they are not overcharged for live TV subscriptions.

The deadline for exclusion is Sept. 8, 2026. The deadline for objection is Dec. 1, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Disney antitrust lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2027.

To receive a payment from the class action settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 8, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

YouTube TV class: Anyone who purchased a YouTube TV subscription from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2026.

DirecTV Stream class: Anyone who purchased a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subscription from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2026. This includes DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now subscriptions.

Potential Award

Varies.

Proof of Purchase

YouTube TV and/or DirecTV Stream account information, including account number and the phone number or email address associated with the account

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/08/2026

Case Name

Biddle, et al. v. The Walt Disney Company, Case No. 5:22-cv-07317-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

01/14/2027

Settlement Website

OnlineTVSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Biddle v. Disney
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4720
Portland, OR 97208-4720
[email protected]
877-704-2517

Class Counsel

Yavar Bathaee
BATHAEE DUNNE LLP

Defense Counsel

Daniel M. Petrocelli
O’MELVENY & MYERS LLP