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Disney Stops Reporting Subscribers, Boosts Streaming with WWE Deal

8/6/2025

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In a bold move, Disney plans to cease reporting subscriber numbers for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ by fiscal 2026, deeming these figures less significant. With 183 million subscribers and a 6% revenue boost in streaming as of June 2025, Disney also secured an exclusive deal with WWE to stream premium events on ESPN, enhancing its entertainment offerings.

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In a bold move, Disney plans to cease reporting subscriber numbers for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ by fiscal 2026, deeming these figures less significant. With 183 million subscribers and a 6% revenue boost in streaming as of June 2025, Disney also secured an exclusive deal with WWE to stream premium events on ESPN, enhancing its entertainment offerings.