Disney+ surpassed 10 million subscribers at its premiere in the US

It is noteworthy that HBO Now took about four years to reach millions of subscribers to its streaming service.

On its debut day in the United States, the new streaming service Disney+ exceeded the 10 million subscribers. This figure has shattered all the forecasts of analysts who had predicted between 10 and 18 million subscribers during the first year of service.

The figure is a record that analysts could not foresee, as they predicted an annual growth of between 10 and 18 million subscribers, something that Disney+ achieved in just 24 hours. It is noteworthy that HBO Now took about four years in reaching millions of subscribers to its streaming service.

Disney's new streaming platform will include in its ESPN Plus and Hulu service in its advertising-free version. The service, which will retail for $7 a month, includes movies and TV shows from most of the company's major brands, including Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. Disney plans to invest $1 billion in original programming in the first year alone.