Can I cancel Disney+ Hotstar if I got it through Jio or Airtel?

You can't cancel Hotstar directly if it's bundled with your Jio/Airtel plan. Your access ends when your recharge plan expires. On your next recharge, simply choose a plan that doesn't include Hotstar.

Will I lose my watchlist and downloads after cancelling?

Your watchlist and viewing history are saved for 12 months after cancellation, so you won't lose them if you resubscribe. However, all downloaded content will stop working once your subscription ends.

Is Disney+ Hotstar the same+ in other countries?

Disney+ Hotstar is India-specific and includes both Disney+ international content and local Hotstar content (Star network shows, cricket, Bollywood). In the US/UK, Disney+ is a separate service without the Hotstar content library.

How to Cancel Disney+ Hotstar or JIO Hotstar in India (2026)

Disney+ Hotstar is one of India's most popular streaming platforms, offering everything from IPL cricket to Marvel movies. But if you're not using it enough to justify the cost, cancelling is straightforward. This guide covers every cancellation method, including tricky bundle subscriptions through Jio and Airtel.

What you'll learn

How to cancel Disney+ Hotstar on web, app, and through carriers
Cancelling Hotstar bundled with Jio, Airtel, or Vi plans
What happens to your watch history and downloads
Disney+ Hotstar plan comparison (Mobile, Super, Premium)
Best alternatives for IPL, Marvel, and regional content in India

Quick answer: Open Hotstar → Profile → Account → Manage Subscription → Cancel. For Jio/Airtel bundles, you'll need to manage through your telecom provider.

Disney+ Hotstar Plans & Pricing (India 2026)

Mobile: ₹149/month — 1 screen, mobile only, 720p
Super: ₹299/month or ₹899/year — 2 screens, all devices, 1080p
Premium: ₹499/month or ₹1,499/year — 4 screens, all devices, 4K + Dolby Atmos

Cancel via Hotstar Website

1Go to hotstar.com and log in to your account
2Click on your profile icon in the top right corner
3Select 'Account' from the dropdown menu
4Click 'Manage Subscription' or 'Subscription'
5Click 'Cancel Subscription'
6Select a reason for cancelling (required but doesn't affect cancellation)
7Confirm the cancellation
8You'll retain access until your current billing period ends

Cancel via Android (Google Play)

1Open the Google Play Store app
2Tap your profile icon (top right) → 'Payments & subscriptions'
3Tap 'Subscriptions'
4Find 'Disney+ Hotstar' in the list
5Tap 'Cancel subscription'
6Follow the prompts and confirm cancellation

Cancel via iPhone/iPad (App Store)

1Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad
2Tap your name at the top (Apple ID)
3Tap 'Subscriptions'
4Find 'Disney+ Hotstar' in the list
5Tap 'Cancel Subscription'
6Confirm the cancellation

Cancel Jio Bundle Disney+ Hotstar

Many Indian users get Disney+ Hotstar bundled with their Jio recharge plan. If your Hotstar subscription came with a Jio plan, you can't cancel Hotstar directly — it's tied to your recharge:

Your Hotstar access ends when your Jio plan expires
To stop Hotstar, switch to a Jio plan that doesn't include it on your next recharge
Jio plans with Hotstar typically cost ₹100-200 more than plans without
Check MyJio app → 'My Plans' to see if Hotstar is included in your current plan
If you recharge before your plan expires, the new plan's Hotstar benefit applies

Cancel Airtel Bundle Disney+ Hotstar

Similar to Jio, Airtel offers Hotstar with certain prepaid and postpaid plans:

Prepaid users: Switch to a plan without Hotstar on your next recharge
Postpaid users: Contact Airtel customer care (121) to remove the Hotstar add-on
Check Airtel Thanks app → 'My Plan' to see your bundled benefits
Note: Removing the Hotstar bundle may not reduce your bill if it's part of a fixed-price plan

What Happens After You Cancel

You keep access until your current billing period ends
Your watchlist and viewing history are saved for 12 months
You'll be downgraded to the free tier (limited ad-supported content)
You can resubscribe anytime without losing your profile data
Downloads on your device will stop working after your subscription ends

Can You Get a Refund?

Disney+ Hotstar's refund policy depends on how you subscribed. Direct subscriptions through Hotstar typically don't offer refunds for partially used billing periods. However, if you subscribed through Google Play or Apple App Store, their standard refund policies apply. Google Play refunds are possible within 48 hours, and Apple refunds can be requested at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Best Alternatives to Disney+ Hotstar

JioCinema — Free with ads, ₹29/month Premium. Has IPL streaming rights from 2024
Netflix — Starting ₹149/month (Mobile). Best for international content and originals
Amazon Prime Video — ₹1,499/year (includes Prime delivery). Good library + live sports
SonyLIV — ₹299/month. WWE, UEFA Champions League, Sony originals
YouTube Premium — ₹149/month. Ad-free YouTube + YouTube Originals + Music
Zee5 — ₹99/month. Regional content, Zee TV shows, some originals

Is Hotstar Worth Keeping?

Consider keeping Disney+ Hotstar if you watch IPL cricket (though JioCinema now has rights), Marvel/Star Wars content, HBO originals, or Hindi-dubbed Hollywood movies. Consider cancelling if you mainly use it for one show — subscribe month-to-month only when new content you want is available, then cancel again.

Use RecurStop to track your Hotstar subscription and get a reminder before it renews. That way you can decide each month whether it's worth keeping. Free for up to 5 subscriptions.

How to Cancel JIO Hotstar Subscription Specifically

JIO Hotstar is the rebranded version of JIO Cinema Premium that now includes Disney+ Hotstar content. It's available as a standalone app subscription or bundled into JIO postpaid/prepaid plans. The cancellation method depends on how you subscribed:

Subscribed in the JIO Hotstar app → open the app → tap your profile → Subscription → Cancel
Subscribed via JIO postpaid plan → you can't cancel Hotstar separately; it ends when the plan expires. Choose a plan without JIO Hotstar on your next recharge at jio.com
Subscribed via JIO prepaid bundle → the subscription is tied to the recharge; it expires automatically and does not auto-renew separately
Subscribed via Google Play → cancel in Play Store → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → JIO Hotstar
Subscribed via Apple App Store → cancel in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → JIO Hotstar

JIO Hotstar standalone subscriptions are month-to-month with no termination fee. Cancelling stops the next renewal — you keep access until the current period ends.