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Disney Franchise Content Struggles to Make the Nielsen Top 10

Disney Franchise Content Struggles to Make the Nielsen Top 10

The latest Nielsen streaming rankings for April 20–26, 2026 paint a troubling picture for Disney franchise content. While Disney+ remains the home of Marvel and Star Wars, rival streaming services dominated nearly every category. Where Disney+ and Hulu did appear on Nielsen’s Top 10 charts, much of that success came from legacy Fox content and the BBC’s Bluey.

Andor is Number 1 in Streaming as Disney Stacks the Deck With Obscure Release Schedule — Is Kennedy’s Big Win an Embarrassment for Dave Filoni?

Andor is Number 1 in Streaming as Disney Stacks the Deck With Obscure Release Schedule — Is Kennedy’s Big Win an Embarrassment for Dave Filoni?

Andor just pulled off an impressive trick by becoming the No. 1 streaming title in the United States for the week ending May 18, 2025. According to Nielsen’s Top 10, the Disney Plus series racked up 931 million minutes watched, topping the charts and beating out the Bluey juggernaut and Netflix’s sleeper hit Nonnas.

The Acolyte Producer Shot During LA Riots While Protesting, Blames Aggression of LAPD, Not Rioters

The Acolyte Producer Shot During LA Riots While Protesting, Blames Aggression of LAPD, Not Rioters

One producer behind Star Wars: The Acolyte was shot by police while participating in the growing unrest in Los Angeles, which many are calling the LA riots. But rather than address the widespread looting, fires, or attacks on law enforcement, this Disney Star Wars producer is placing all the blame squarely on the LAPD.