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On all three counts, the current Disney+ Marvel shows, especially The Acolyte and Echo, seem to fall short. Disney+ is aggressively pushing its ad-supported tier, with some reports indicating that up to 50% of new subscribers might be from the ad-based plan. Meanwhile, Disney’s promotional strategies of offering a discounted rate (as low as $1.99/month) aim to offset declines by incentivizing subscriptions outside of pure viewership metrics.
In contrast, Netflix’s transparent data sharing—such as reporting 9 million views for Ricky Gervais's comedy special in a week—serves as a benchmark for what a successful media release can look like. It demonstrates that when a platform openly shares performance data, it fosters more meaningful comparisons and accountability.