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In a move reflective of their broader strategic reassessment, Disney announced the removal of dozens of series from Disney+ and Hulu, including poorly performing shows like 'Willow', 'Y Noname,' and 'Dollface'. This marks the company’s first-ever significant content purge, as reported by Deadline. The decision was discussed during Disney’s recent quarterly earnings call and entails a content impairment charge estimated between $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion.
The aim of this purge is to streamline their digital offerings, removing content that, on paper, appeared valuable but ultimately failed to garner viewership and failed to resonate with audiences. Disney has admitted that many of these shows and specials were financial failures with little lasting value.