more streaming price hikes<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\nDisney raised subscription prices across Disney+, Hulu, and their various bundles in late September, right in the middle of the Kimmel controversy. So not every cancellation can be blamed on political backlash, because some may have been simple math.<\/p>\n
According to the outlet, Antenna\u2019s data can\u2019t distinguish between outright cancellations and subscribers \u201cswitching\u201d plans (for example, downgrading from ad-free to ad-supported). In other words, some folks weren\u2019t quitting Disney altogether but were just tightening their belt in a challenging economy.<\/p>\n
If you zoom out, this episode says a lot about where streaming and the Disney empire stand in 2025. One industry analyst told the outlet that this kind of volatility may be the \u201cnew normal\u201d for big entertainment brands. Streaming loyalty is fickle, but engagement \u2014even controversial engagement \u2014can still translate into growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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