Disney+ has hit 26.5 million subscribers since its Nov. 12 launch, according to Disney’s latest earnings report.
That’s a big number for a new streamer — one with not nearly the global reach of Netflix, but it’s coming — but given Disney’s expansive library, aggressive marketing, near-limitless resources, and a certain adorable Child, we’re not surprised.
Verizon’s unlimited customers gained access to a free year of Disney+, accounting for a significant chunk of the subscription numbers (up to one-third). Disney itself promoted a rate of $69.99 per year to new users (a.k.a. everyone), and Disney+ remains one of the cheaper streaming services at $7 month-to-month. Read more…
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