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Indeed, subscriber numbers were somewhat mixed. Disney+ added 3.8 million new subscribers, mainly overseas. Conversely, Hulu gained 8.6 million new users, largely due to an expanded distribution deal with Charter Communications and the addition of ESPN. Disney's strategy of bundling and channel expansion has paid off on the subscriber front, but overall growth appears to be plateauing, influenced heavily by high subscription costs and increasing consumer dissatisfaction.

Linear TV Flounders

Linear television remains a drag on Disney’s financials. The company reported a 21% loss in this segment, amounting to approximately $391 million in losses—a figure that underscores the slow decline of traditional TV amid streaming dominance.