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Disney+ and Hulu Subscriptions Surge, Lifting Streaming Revenue
6 Aug
Summary
- Disney+ and Hulu reach 183 million combined subscribers
- Disney's domestic parks business sees strong growth
- ESPN to gain control of NFL Network and RedZone
In the three-month period ending June 2025, Disney's streaming revenue increased by 6%, with the segment turning a profit of $346 million. This growth was driven by a 2.6 million increase in combined Disney+ and Hulu subscribers, which reached 183 million by the end of June.
Disney's domestic parks business also played a key role in the company's performance, with revenue in the experiences segment rising 8%. This growth was attributed to strong performance at the U.S. and international theme parks, as well as the Disney Cruise Line.
However, Disney's linear TV networks, including ABC, saw a 4% decline in revenue and a 14% drop in operating income. This was partly due to the close of the company's Star India transaction.
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Looking ahead, Disney is projecting a significant increase in Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions, with a forecast of more than 10 million additional subscribers in the July-September 2025 period. This growth is expected to be driven by the company's expanded Charter deal.
In a separate announcement, Disney revealed a major deal with the NFL, under which the league will own a 10% stake in ESPN. In return, ESPN will gain control over NFL Network and the NFL RedZone highlights service, as well as three pro-football games that were previously shown on the NFL's own cable network.
