The Disappearance of Iconic Content

What would it mean for entertainment if all of ABC and Disney+ content was removed from the air?
The removal of all content from ABC and Disney+ would have a profound impact on the entertainment landscape, affecting a huge number of viewers and a wide range of content. This would be a massive loss for audiences, as it would mean the disappearance of some of the most popular and iconic content in television and film.

• Broadcast Television: ABC is a major broadcast network, and its programming includes everything from news and sports to hit dramas, comedies, and reality shows. The sudden absence of its content would leave significant gaps in the primetime schedules of local affiliates across the United States. Viewers would lose access to a wide variety of shows, including popular series like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Abbott Elementary,” and “The Bachelor.” Local stations might try to fill the void with syndicated reruns or other acquired content, but the network-level programming would be gone.
• Streaming Services: Disney+ is a cornerstone of the streaming market. Its content library is built around some of the most valuable franchises in entertainment history. Removing it would mean the complete disappearance of content from:
• Disney and Pixar: All animated classics and new releases.
• Marvel: The entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, including films and a growing number of original series.
• Star Wars: All movies and original series from the Star Wars universe.
• National Geographic: The extensive library of documentaries and docu-series.
  For consumers, this would mean the loss of their primary source for this content. It would disrupt viewing habits and force millions to find alternatives, which may not exist.
  How much content would be removed?
  Disney+ has a vast and growing content library. As of recent data, it offers over 13,000 shows and movies, totaling more than 8,000 hours of content. This includes a wide range of films, TV series, and shorts from its various brands.
  The size of the content library for ABC is more complex to quantify in the same way as a streaming service, as it’s a broadcast network with a schedule rather than an on-demand library. However, it represents a significant portion of a viewer’s weekly broadcast television consumption, particularly in the primetime slots.
  What is Disney+’s and ABC’s market share?
• Disney+ holds a significant share of the streaming market. In the United States, it is a top-tier streaming service. Recent data indicates that Disney+ has a market share of approximately 12% among U.S. video-on-demand streaming platforms, placing it as one of the most popular services, behind leaders like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
• ABC, as a broadcast network, is one of the “big four” networks and a major player in the television landscape. While its market share can fluctuate based on specific shows and seasons, ABC often has some of the highest-rated shows on television. For example, during the 2024-2025 TV season, ABC’s shows held top ratings in key demographics. While market share for broadcast networks is measured differently than for streaming services (often in terms of viewership ratings for specific demographics), ABC consistently ranks as a leader in broadcast television.