According to Digital TV Research, Disney+ will reach 294 million in 2026, exceeding the 286 million that it estimates Netflix will reach by that same time.
As of this writing, Disney+ has 86.8 million global subscribers, while Netflix boasts just over 200 million paid subscribers.
Netflix is the undisputed leader of the pack in terms of streaming and creating original content over the years.
Digital TV Research also forecasts that “global revenue for Disney+ will hit $20.76 billion by 2026, half of Netflix’s $39.52 billion.”