Streaming Giants Navigate Production Slowdown as Industry Adapts to Post-Strike Era
New Luminate report reveals an 8% decline in U.S. streaming content production during 2024, with drama series taking a significant hit. Despite the overall downturn, Netflix maintains dominance while Prime Video and Peacock show resilience in content output.
Netflix Hikes Prices Across All Tiers as Subscriber Base Hits 300 Million
Netflix announces significant price increases across subscription plans in multiple markets, including its first-ever hike for the ad-supported tier. The streaming giant justifies the changes amid record subscriber growth of 18.9 million new members and continued investment in content.
Disney Hits Streaming Milestone with 157M Monthly Users Across Global Platforms
Disney Advertising announces groundbreaking streaming metrics with 157 million monthly active users globally, setting new industry standards for transparency. The company's detailed methodology reveals strong adoption of ad-supported tiers across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
Tubi's Record-Breaking Growth: Free Streaming Service Hits 97M Users and 10B Hours
Fox's ad-supported platform Tubi reaches unprecedented milestones with 97 million monthly active users and 10 billion streaming hours in 2024. The service's viewer-first approach and vast content library particularly resonate with younger, cord-cutting audiences.
Apple TV+ Announces Global Free Weekend: All Content Unlocked for 2025 Kickoff
Apple TV+ is offering unprecedented free access to its entire streaming catalog worldwide during the first weekend of 2025. The three-day event lets viewers explore Emmy-winning shows like Ted Lasso and upcoming series ahead of Severance's season two premiere.
Netflix Leads Streaming Wars with Record 22 Show Cancellations in 2024
Netflix dominates TV cancellations in 2024, axing 16 series and announcing final seasons for 6 more shows, totaling 22 endings. While other platforms like Max and Prime Video follow with fewer cuts, the streaming giant's aggressive content strategy focuses on quick turnover of underperforming series.
Apple TV+ Announces Rare Free Streaming Weekend to Welcome 2025
Apple makes an unprecedented move by offering its entire streaming catalog free for three days in January 2025, giving global viewers unrestricted access to acclaimed series and films. The promotion requires only an Apple ID and includes hit shows like Ted Lasso and upcoming releases.
Squid Game Season 2 Shatters Netflix Records with Unprecedented Global Dominance
The Korean thriller series claims #1 spot in 92 out of 93 countries within 24 hours of release, marking a historic streaming milestone. Season 2 follows Gi-hun's mission to dismantle the deadly competition after his victory in the first season.
Netflix Makes History with NFL Christmas Games, Drawing 27M Viewers for Beyoncé Halftime Show
Netflix's first-ever NFL broadcast drew an average of 24.2 million U.S. viewers across two Christmas Day games, with viewership peaking at 27 million during Beyoncé's halftime performance. The streaming milestone marks the beginning of a three-year partnership between Netflix and the NFL.
Netflix Scores Historic Rights to FIFA Women's World Cup in Streaming Milestone
Netflix breaks new ground by securing exclusive U.S. streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments. The landmark deal includes comprehensive coverage with studio shows, documentaries, and multi-language broadcasts, marking a significant shift in sports broadcasting.