Tag: streaming profitability

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…

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…

Skip unpacks Disney’s Q4 2024 results, highlighting substantial gains in streaming profitability, with Disney+ subscriptions reaching 122.7 million in core markets and an impressive 60% of new subscribers opting for ad-supported tiers. Disney’s studios achieved a record-breaking $4 billion in…

MoffettNathanson's report suggests streaming may finally be profitable for companies large enough to achieve scale. Netflix, with 290 million subscribers, has reached profitability, with ad-supported tiers expected to drive further growth. Disney's streaming services, with 186 million combined subscribers (excluding…

Disney won nine Emmy Awards, reinforcing its content-driven strategy to boost streaming subscriptions and profitability. Hits like Shogun and The Bear support Disney's plan to raise prices for Disney+ and Hulu while bundling services to minimize churn. Despite signs of…

TheWrap looks at how legacy media companies are inching toward streaming profitability through cost-cutting, bundling, ad tiers, and price hikes, though challenges remain. Disney posted its first combined streaming profit, with ESPN+ leading the charge, while Paramount+ and Warner Bros.…

Disney's early streaming profitability highlights the struggles of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Global. WBD's Max gained 3.6 million subscribers but lost $107 million last quarter, while Paramount posted a modest $26 million streaming profit. Both companies are heavily…