Disney+ launched in the US and a handful of other countries last November, but it only arrived in Europe just as theaters were starting to be closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscriptions took off in a massive way with people desperate for something to watch at home, and The Hollywood Reporter has now shared a fascinating look at the streaming service's future.
Working with TV research analyst Simon Murray, they believe Disney+ could hit 202 million subscribers by 2025 across 138 countries. That's a massive increase from the previous prediction of 126 million, and bodes well for Disney as it looks to move past the long-established Amazon Prime Video.
"We have completely revised our forecasts for 138 countries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic," Murray said. "A major impact of lockdown has been a steep rise in SVOD subscriptions."
Netflix is expected to reach 258 million subscribers by 2025, but Disney+ will be nipping at its heels.
HBO Max and Apple TV+ are estimated at a slightly more conservative 25 million and 14 million. That's actually a decrease, but with so many streaming services available, there's bound to be winners and losers. However, it's vital that productions resume soon or all of these platforms could struggle.
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