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television2 days ago•18 min saved

Stranger Things Gap Doubles: Engagement Surges, Subscriptions at Risk

Ampere Analysis finds the average gap between seasons for scripted originals nearly doubled from about 12 months in 2020 to 21 months in 2025, with Netflix hits like Stranger Things and Wednesday highlighted. Longer gaps boost premiere-month engagement (Stranger Things saw a ~300% rise in H2 2025 ahead of its final season) but raise churn risk, as 54% of U.S. viewers in Q1 2026 would cancel a subscription if they’re not using it regularly; streamers must balance blockbuster production timelines with a steady flow of content.

via Deadline|

#ampere-analysis #stranger-things #streaming

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Disney+ Subscriber Losses Rise Amid Jimmy Kimmel Suspension and Content Changes

Disney's stock declined following a surge in subscriber cancellations after suspending and reinstating 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' due to controversial comments, highlighting the impact of cultural flashpoints on streaming subscriber behavior. Despite cancellations, Disney+ and Hulu saw new sign-ups, and the company plans to raise prices, with analysts maintaining a strong buy rating and a 25% upside potential for DIS stock.

via TipRanks|

#business #disney #jimmy-kimmel

business2 years ago•4 min saved

Max Streaming Service Faces Backlash After Second Price Hike

Warner Bros. Discovery has increased the prices of its ad-free Max streaming subscriptions by $1, with the cheapest ad-free plan now costing $17 per month and the Ultimate ad-free plan at $21 per month. Annual subscriptions have also seen price hikes. This is the second price increase in 17 months, prompting some subscribers to consider canceling their subscriptions and switching between different streaming services to manage costs. The move aims to drive profitability, but high churn rates remain a significant challenge for the streaming industry.

via Ars Technica|

#business #max #price-hike