The Mouse is Making his moves.
Disney+ Has 86.8 Million Subscribers Globally, CEO Bob Chapek Says -- Update
Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS) flagship streaming service Disney+ now has 86.8 million subscribers world-wide, the company's chief executive said Thursday.
That is an addition of more than 13 million subscribers since early October, when Disney(DIS) last reported subscription updates. CEO Bob Chapek disclosed the updated figure at an investor event the company held to update Wall Street on its streaming strategy.
Comcast to Begin Streaming Disney+ and ESPN+ on Xfinity Platforms in Q1 2021
05:28 PM EST, 12/10/2020 (MT Newswires) -- Comcast(CMCSA) and The Walt Disney Company(DIS) have entered into an agreement that will allow Comcast(CMCSA) to distribute streaming services Disney+ and ESPN+ on Comcast's(CMCSA) Xfinity X1 and Flex platforms.
Disney+ and ESPN+ will begin streaming on the Xfinity platforms during the first quarter of 2021, the companies said.
Financial terms were not disclosed.