Disney Unites Technology and Franchises in Streaming
Disney has put Adam Smith in charge of global streaming and created a franchise strategy role for Joe Earley, turning Disney+ and Hulu into the group's operating system.
Disney has put Adam Smith in charge of global streaming and created a franchise strategy role for Joe Earley, turning Disney+ and Hulu into the group's operating system.
The iHeartRadio festival brings BTS, Cardi B, Muse, Snoop Dogg and more to Las Vegas. Its real stage now extends from the arena to radio, Disney+ and Hulu.
Dancing with the Stars returns with a two-night season 35 premiere, airing live on ABC and Disney+ before streaming on Hulu. Beyond the glitter, the show reveals why platforms are rediscovering the value of live television, voting and appointment entertainment.
At Communacopia 2026, Disney presented a more integrated strategy in which Disney+, parks, cruises and live sports feed the same customer value.
Project Runway season 22 airs a new episode on August 20, 2026 on Freeform, Hulu and Disney+. With Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Law Roach, Tyra Banks and 22 designers, televised fashion becomes an attention economy again.
With The Next Pro and the first Season 35 announcements, Dancing With the Stars becomes a continuous machine for casting, audience and streaming.
With the 2026 LoL KeSPA Cup live on Disney+ and Hulu, Korean esports is moving beyond specialist audiences to test a new place inside global streaming.
After conquering theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives on Disney+ and Hulu. A second global life begins for Miranda, Andy, and Runway.
After dominating the global box office, The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives on Disney+. The return of Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel transforms a cinematic success into a global streaming event.
Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, aespa, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Tate McRae: Lollapalooza 2026 transforms Chicago into a global stage, with four days of concerts streamed live on Disney+ and Hulu.
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