After only 16 months of being of existence, Disney+ has surpassed 100 million global paid subscribers. Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, announced today during the Company’s virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders stated,
“The enormous success of Disney+ —which has now surpassed 100 million subscribers—has inspired us to be even more ambitious, and to significantly increase our investment in the development of high-quality content,”
“In fact, we set a target of 100+ new titles per year, and this includes Disney Animation, Disney Live-Action, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Our direct-to-consumer business is the Company’s top priority, and our robust pipeline of content will continue to fuel its growth.”
Disney+ is now available in 59 countries and continues to grow with its original content including The Mandalorian and the MCU slew of shows on the way. In addition to hosting films like Pixar’s Soul, Disney’s Mulan, and Raya and the Last Dragon, Disney+.
