Part 7/10:
The Illusion of Profitability and Hulu's Existential Crisis
Disney’s streaming strategy epitomizes the disconnect between perception and reality. Although Disney once thrived on the revenue they earned from Netflix, the decision to withhold their content and focus on their platform resulted in dwindling profits. High-profile streaming series had high production costs, while simultaneous pressure to expand subscriber bases loomed, leaving studios to question the sustainability of exclusive digital content offerings.