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Disney+ 4K/HDR downgrade spreads across Europe
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Disney+ 4K/HDR service downgrade expands to spreads across Europe
In late July 2026 Disney+ halted 4K Ultra HD and HDR streams for its German Premium tier, limiting all tiers to 1080p SDR while retaining Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced. The change followed an earlier loss of Dolby Vision in Germany due to a patent dispute, and no public explanation was offered; the website still listed the higher‑resolution features. A German court later ruled that Disney+ was using InterDigital’s essential video‑compression patents without a FRAND‑compliant licence. As a result, Following the injunction issued by the Düsseldorf district court on 30 July, Disney+ temporarily suspended 4K and HDR across additional European EU markets—including the Netherlands, France, Spain and Romania—delivering only Full HD and removing Dolby Vision and Vision, Dolby Atmos. Atmos and other premium features. The company Premium plan (€15.99/month) now provides the same 1080p SDR feed as the Standard plan, covering the full catalog (Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic). Disney has said the reduction is negotiating a temporary while licence with InterDigital negotiations continue and has not set announced a timeline for restoring the lost capabilities. Customers have been advised to contact support for possible compensation. reinstatement date or refunds.
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