Sky is shaking things up in 2026 with the introduction of a new Ultimate plan. This plan combines premium channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries with Netflix and Disney+ for a single monthly fee. Additionally, the upcoming HBO Max will be included at no extra cost upon its launch later this week, offering a variety of popular shows on-demand. Later this year, subscribers will also have access to Hayu, which will bring a diverse range of reality TV content to audiences in the UK.
While the full launch of Hayu is slated for July, Sky has surprised fans by offering an early preview known as “Taste of Hayu.” This preview is currently live, providing viewers with over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s most beloved franchises, including Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Vanderpump Rules.
The “Taste of Hayu” preview is accessible to Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with the Ultimate TV package, along with Sky Q and Sky+ users, enabling them to watch selected seasons on demand.
The complete rollout of Hayu in July will grant reality TV enthusiasts access to an extensive catalogue, featuring hundreds of additional series. Furthermore, new episodes of major shows will be available on the same day they air in the US, all seamlessly integrated into the Sky TV experience.
In a statement, Sky expressed excitement for reality fans, highlighting that select seasons of Hayu’s popular shows are now available to watch for Sky TV subscribers. These episodes can be enjoyed straight from the homepage, on demand, and are part of the subscription package, offering a glimpse of what’s to come ahead of the full Hayu launch on Sky in July.
Hayu will join Netflix and Disney+ as part of the Ultimate package, with HBO Max set to join next week and the full integration of Hayu expected later in the year.
The new £24 package includes:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (from March, date TBC)
– HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on 26 March)
– Hayu (full access from July, with preview content available from March)
– Over 130 Sky channels
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