Part 12/13:
The Future Outlook
The current climate points to an ongoing, tense battle with no immediate resolution in sight. Disney's leadership recognizes the importance of stabilizing revenue streams amid declining theatrical and linear TV revenues and a saturated streaming market.
The battle with Google underscores broader industry struggles—balancing content rights, negotiations over carriage fees, and subscriber growth strategies. Whether Disney will settle with Google quickly or fight a drawn-out legal and negotiation war remains uncertain.