Disney+ will be launched in South Africa on 18 May. But how does it compare to Netflix, Showmax, Prime Video, BritBox, Apple TV+ and others?
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Walt Disney Co has announced the launch price and date of the Disney+ streaming service in South Africa.
The strong subscriber additions by Disney+ in the latest quarter helped Walt Disney Co’s flagship streaming service close the gap with market leader Netflix.
Walt Disney Co’s Disney+ subscriber growth has restored faith in the future of streaming video, lifting shares 8% after hours on Wednesday.
Walt Disney Co has confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in the South African streaming space: Disney+ will launch locally “this winter”.
By the end of Netflix’s 45-minute earnings interview on Thursday, its stock was down more than 20% and a pall had been cast over the entertainment industry.
Netflix dashed hopes for a quick rebound after forecasting weak first-quarter subscriber growth on Thursday, sending shares sinking nearly 20%.
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Netflix has raised its monthly subscription price in the US to help pay for new programming to compete in the crowded streaming TV market.
The Walt Disney Company Africa and MultiChoice Group have signed a distribution deal for Disney’s factual and family channels that air on DStv until 2024.