Disney+ Could See 'Major Acceleration' From Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian'
Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) entry into the streaming landscape, Disney+, is already years ahead of schedule in terms of subscriber growth, but that could be just the beginning. The platform might be on the verge of another catalyst with the upcoming release of season two of its smash hit The Mandalorian, which premieres on Friday.
The company announced during its third-quarter conference call that as of Aug. 4, Disney+ had surpassed 60.5 million paid global subscribers, a threshold it didn't expect to crest until 2024. Much of its early success has been attributed to the popularity and critical success of The Mandalorian, the latest entry in the Star Wars universe.
(Left to right) Gina Carano as Cara Dune, Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian, and Carl Weathers as Greef Karga in season two of the Disney+ original, The Mandalorian. Image source: Disney+.
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