YouGov data reveals that Squid Game, Virgin River, and The Madness—all Netflix series—were the most-streamed titles in the U.S. for December 2024. Squid Game topped the list with 196.6 million views and 35.5 million viewers, driven by the release of…
TheWrap reports that the streaming industry in 2024 increasingly resembled traditional TV, with bundling, ad-supported tiers, and weekly episode releases becoming more common. Procedural content is resurging, driving revenue disproportionate to its catalog share. Paramount+ leads in monetizing procedurals, while…
Disney's "Moana 2" has surpassed $1.009 billion globally, becoming the studio’s third billion-dollar hit of 2024. Originally developed as a Disney+ series, its theatrical success underscores the value of big-screen releases, bolstered by a record-breaking $225 million Thanksgiving opening. With…
Apple TV+ is poised for a potential cultural breakthrough with the buzz surrounding Severance season 2, which could rival the success of Ted Lasso. Unlike its earlier struggles to retain subscribers due to a limited library, Apple TV+ has significantly…
ESPN's "Flagship" app aims to become the ultimate digital sports destination, akin to a "Netflix for sports." With customizable features, AI-driven SportsCenter content, and potential licensing of competitor events, ESPN is leveraging its deep pockets and partnerships with major leagues…
A TVB survey finds over 50% of Disney+, Max, and Netflix subscribers still use ad-free plans, despite the push for ad-supported tiers. Netflix leads with 61% of users ad-free, followed by Max (57%) and Disney+ (53%). While ad-supported plans generate…
NBCUniversal’s holiday programming reached 88 million viewers from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, combining NBC broadcasts and Peacock streams. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade led with 31.7 million viewers, up 11% from 2023. Other highlights included the National Dog Show (12.3M…
Beast Games has become Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series ever, with 50 million global viewers in its first 25 days. The series, hosted by YouTube megastar MrBeast, also ranks as Prime Video's second most-watched and second most acquisitive new series…
NBCUniversal's decision to license The Umbrella Academy to Netflix, rather than retain it for Peacock, highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing short-term licensing revenue with long-term subscriber growth. Parrot Analytics estimates that in Q3 2024, The Umbrella Academy was Netflix’s…
