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Futuresource Consulting reports strong streaming revenue growth in 2024 for Spain (16%), Italy (14%), and Poland (12%), driven by local content investments, ad-supported tiers, and price strategies. Premium TV remains dominant, with household penetration at 69% in Poland (60% of…

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…

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…

Disney announced that its streaming services—Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+—averaged 157 million global monthly active users (MAUs) and 112 million domestic MAUs over the past six months. The metrics exclude Hotstar and are based on users watching ad-supported content for over…

Vulture highlights how Dana Walden and Alan Bergman turned Disney streaming profitable in 2024 after years of losses. Strategic cost-cutting, price increases, and hits like Shōgun and Inside Out 2 fueled growth, alongside Hulu and ESPN+ integration. With a focus…

Giles Tongue, in an exclusive interview with The Streaming Wars, revealed how Bango and Continente launched a Disney+ promotion in just 12 weeks. Powered by Bango’s Digital Vending Machine®, the deal offers discounted Disney+ access and 30% cashback, highlighting how…

Ampere Analysis projects global streaming subscriptions will grow from 1.8 billion to over 2 billion by 2029, driven by growth in the Asia Pacific region as the U.S. market becomes saturated. Revenue growth is expected to outpace subscriber increases, reaching…

Our latest From the Archives reflects on Disney+'s transformative 10-year DTC journey as Disney+ celebrates its 5th anniversary today. Over its first five years, Disney+ reached 150 million subscribers, introduced an ad-supported tier, and turned a profit in 2024 ahead…

Peacock will soon restrict account sharing to a single household. This move aligns with industry trends set by Netflix and Disney+, both of which have successfully converted non-paying users into subscribers through similar strategies. As streaming platforms face increasing pressure…

The Streaming Wars looks at how subscription video services are adapting to regional dynamics as S&P Global data reveals significant differences in SVOD adoption across U.S. markets. Regional preferences vary significantly, with Netflix dominating in Denver, Prime Video in Portland,…