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Disney+ Sees 1.7M Cancellations Amid Kimmel Controversy
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- Disney faced more than 1.7 million cancellations across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN from September 17-23 after suspending Jimmy Kimmel's show under pressure from the Trump administration.
- Cancellations were 436% higher than typical subscriber losses.
- Disney reinstated Kimmel six days later, aligning with a planned Disney+ price increase.
- Investors worry losses could affect Disney's growth amid ongoing political tensions.
