Can Disney's Streaming Boom Unlock Room for More Subscriber Growth?
Key Takeaways Disney added 1.4M subscribers in Q2 2025, reaching 126M as total streaming hits 180.7M. ESPN's integration into Disney boosted streaming income to 47M a year ago. Profitable streaming lets Disney fund hits like Moana 2 and Inside Out 2 to drive engagement.Disney (DIS) is riding high as its direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming platforms — Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ — reshape its growth trajectory. The integration of ESPN into the Disney+ app, followed by a full standalone launch later ...