Disney’s Hulu acquisition is complete, setting the stage for global expansion, stronger bundles and a new era of streaming strategy.

Disney will pay Comcast’s NBCUniversal nearly $439 million for its stake in Hulu, taking full control of the streaming service.

Disney has consolidated ownership of Hulu, boosting its streaming portfolio. The Burbank giant will pay Comcast more than $9 billion for its stake in the streaming service behind "Only Murders in the Building.