How Disney+ and Other Streamers Stack Up Against Netflix in the US | Chart
Disney confirmed this month what many people already expected: A lot of people have already signed up for Disney+. To be exact, 26.5 million people during the fourth quarter started paying for the new service — which comes with a long list of classic Disney movies and shows, as well as new series like “The Mandalorian.” And since the start of 2020, Disney has added another 2 million subscribers, bringing its stalwart service to 28.6 million subscribers overall. That’s excluding viewers using a free yearlong trial thanks to Disney’s partnership with Verizon. But how does that stack up against Netflix — the top dog in streaming — and Disney’s other competitors? TheWrap asked Ampere Analysis, a London-based entertainment research firm, to help paint an up-to-date picture of the U.S. streaming market, after Disney chief Bob Iger said the “vast majority” of its subscribers came from the United States. (Disney+ also launched in a handful of international markets — Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand — back in November; it’s expected to roll out to several European countries in the near future.) Here’s how the top streaming services compare when looking at their domestic performance: HBO Now comes in at about 8...
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