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A significant strategic move was Disney’s decision to acquire 100% ownership of Hulu for a substantial sum, paying the required deal penalties from five years prior. While this consolidates their streaming assets, it also underscores the ongoing financial strain and the importance placed on streaming as a potential revenue source.
Meanwhile, Disney has pulled dozens of shows from its streaming platforms, including Hulu, which sparked backlash from subscribers who felt deprived of content they had paid for. This move signaled the ongoing failure of Disney’s streaming strategy and its shift toward cost-cutting measures at the expense of consumer loyalty.