Global Scans · Walt Disney · Weekly Summary

• [New] Disney Animation will be utilizing deep collaboration. Daps Magic
• For traditional streaming services like Netflix and Walt Disney Company's Disney +, NextGen TV could emerge as a formidable competitor for live, local content, offering superior picture and sound quality without the need for an internet subscription for basic services. FinancialContent
• Basically, Hulu will die as a standalone app, becoming a permanent part of Disney +. MickeyBlog.com
• In 2026, subscribers will begin to see further integrations of Hulu across the Disney + app. MickeyBlog.com
• Major studios like The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, Inc., and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. will navigate a dual path: leveraging AI for unprecedented cost savings and content volume, while simultaneously fending off talent backlash and ensuring creative quality. Statesman Examiner
• Studios with vast intellectual property libraries, such as Disney, could use AI to generate new narratives or digitally de-age actors, maximizing their existing assets. Statesman Examiner
• Disney + Premium (no ads) will rise by $3, to $ 18.99/month. Streetz 94.5 - Atlanta's New Hip Hop Station
• Disney will sell ESPN DTC as a standalone and look to make it available to pay-TV distribution partners that already carry the ESPN channels. Light Reading
• The Legoland parks in California and Florida will debut new space-themed indoor family coasters early next year, which could help them attract more families who are waiting on their next Disney trip. Theme Park Insider
• Disney still plans a 2026 full integration of Hulu into Disney +; bundles shift pricing and packaging. Red94

Last updated: 27 October 2025