Closed to new claimsAntitrustDisney $50 Million Streaming TV Settlement: Claims Closed and Payout Status
Last updated: October 13, 2026
The Disney streaming settlement claim deadline passed September 8, 2026, and the official submission portal is no longer accepting claims. The $50 million settlement covers qualifying U.S. YouTube TV and DirecTV live-TV streaming subscriptions between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026. Existing claimants can follow the approval process and payment updates.
The lawsuit, Biddle v. The Walt Disney Company (Case No. 5:22-cv-07317-EJD, N.D. Cal.), alleged Disney's carriage agreements blocked cheaper streaming bundles and inflated subscription prices. Disney denies wrongdoing. Payments are pro-rated based on qualifying subscriptions after fees and costs. The final approval hearing is scheduled for January 14, 2027; that is not a payment date.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $50,000,000
- Who's covered
- YouTube TV & DirecTV streaming subscribers
- Class period
- April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2026
- Claim deadline
- September 8, 2026
- Proof required
- No
- Payout
- Pro-rated by subscriptions claimed
- Final approval hearing
- January 14, 2027
- Case
- Biddle v. The Walt Disney Co. (N.D. Cal., No. 5:22-cv-07317-EJD)
Official settlement administrator: onlinetvsettlement.com (Epiq)
Who qualifies
- The class covers people who purchased a YouTube TV subscription in the United States at any time between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026.
- It also covers qualifying DirecTV live pay-TV streaming subscriptions — DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, or AT&T TV Now — during that period.
- Claims did not require proof of subscription. Online filing used the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice. The filing deadline passed September 8, 2026.
What happens after the Disney streaming claim deadline
- 1
Retain your claim confirmation
The administrator is no longer accepting claim submissions. Keep the confirmation for your timely claim, along with the unique ID and PIN from your settlement notice.
- 2
Follow the final approval hearing
The official website lists the hearing for January 14, 2027. Check the website for schedule changes and the court’s decision; a scheduled hearing is not confirmation of approval.
- 3
Wait for confirmed payment details
Payments follow approval becoming final. Your share depends on qualifying subscriptions and valid claims after fees and costs. The official information reviewed here does not establish a distribution date.
- 4
Contact Epiq about an existing claim
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Frequently asked questions
Can I still file a Disney streaming settlement claim?
The September 8, 2026 deadline has passed. The official submission portal says it is no longer accepting submissions.
Who is included in the Disney streaming settlement?
The class covers qualifying U.S. subscribers to YouTube TV or a DirecTV live-TV streaming service — DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, or AT&T TV Now — between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026.
How much is the Disney streaming settlement payout?
Payments are pro-rated from the $50 million fund after fees and costs. The amount depends on valid claims and qualifying subscriptions; no fixed per-person amount is guaranteed.
When will Disney settlement payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is scheduled for January 14, 2027. Payments follow approval becoming final, and the official information reviewed here does not establish a distribution date.
Where can I get help with my submitted Disney claim?
Use the official administrator website, onlinetvsettlement.com, run by Epiq. Keep your claim confirmation and notice ID and PIN available when asking about your existing claim.
What is the Disney $50 million settlement about?
The class action alleged Disney used its popular channels, including ESPN and ABC, to impose arrangements that raised live-TV streaming prices. Disney denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $50 million settlement.
Was proof required with the Disney streaming claim?
Proof of subscription was not required. Online claims used the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice and were due September 8, 2026.
Sources and official records
Every figure and date on this page was taken from the primary records below — court dockets, agency releases, and the settlement administrator's own notices. Payout averages we describe as averages are calculated from the official totals, not reported per-person estimates.
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