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Report: AVOD Revenue Will Nearly Triple by 2028 Thanks to Disney+, Netflix

Report: AVOD Revenue Will Nearly Triple by 2028 Thanks to Disney+, Netflix

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It has been fascinating to follow the track of streaming services since they first became a major force in the entertainment landscape. When they originally began to disrupt the industry, the idea behind streaming was to be the opposite of the traditional linear TV experience: no ads, no scheduled viewing, and no hefty contracts to try and get out from under.

But as the Streaming Wars have brought maturity to the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market, more companies with streaming services have decided to bring back elements of the linear TV experience for both financial and customer experience reasons. Ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) is making huge gains in the streaming market, so much so that a new report from Digital TV Research suggests global AVOD revenues will rise from $38 billion in 2022 to $91 billion in 2028.

The numbers from Digital TV Research suggest that Disney will be the biggest beneficiary of this revenue boost, as its two ad-supported streamers Disney+ and Hulu will account for $14 billion in combined yearly returns. Disney has not even launched its AVOD tier of Disney+ yet (coming Dec. 8), so the projections represent how confident the market is in the success of that new price plan. Overall, according to the report, by 2028 there will be 15 platforms generating AVOD revenues in excess of $1 billion, including six globally, five from the U.S., and three from China.

Netflix is the only other platform forecasted to reach $5 billion or more in revenue by 2028, so the report foresees tremendous growth in the future. Digital TV Research credits the revenue spikes coming to what it calls “hybrid tiers,” like Netflix and Disney+ have chosen to launch. These are AVOD plans that look a lot more like SVOD tiers, with relatively low ad-loads and a focus on not badgering customers with the same ads over and over again.

“An exciting development will be the global rollout of hybrid AVOD-SVOD tiers by major platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, HBO and Paramount+,” Digital TV Research principal analyst Simon Murray said. “These four platforms [including Hulu] will generate AVOD revenues of $22.6 billion by 2028 – or a quarter of the world’s total.”

The numbers may sound outlandishly high, but they are a bit low compared with other research done earlier this year. A report from August suggested that Netflix could see $5.5 billion in new revenue by 2027 from the ad-supported tier it launched on Nov. 3, suggesting that the company is surely due for a windfall in the coming years.

The U.S. AVOD market is just beginning to heat up, and there’s a lot of room to grow. A survey from earlier this month showed that 37 million U.S. customers now use ad-supported streaming. That number is due to skyrocket in the next year thanks to the AVOD plans at Netflix and Disney+, and according to Digital TV Research, they’ll be raking in cash as well.

  • Netflix

    Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”

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    The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

    Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app.

    Netflix offers three plans – stream on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard with Ads” ($8.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard” ($19.99) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on the “Premium” ($26.99) plan.

  • Disney+

    Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”

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    Disney+ has several plans with or without ads. Disney+ Basic with Ads costs $11.99 / month. If you don’t want ads, you can choose Disney+ Premium with No Ads, which costs $19.99 / month.

    The Premium plan also offers an annual option for $189.99 / year ($15.83/mo.).

    If you’d like to add Hulu, you can bundle the two services as well, but Disney+ is also continuing to integrate the two, which will soon be an all-in-one offering.

    Sports fans can also bundle ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, with or without ads.

    Disney+ most recently raised prices on September 23, 2026 — the fourth time in as many years.

    The app supports unlimited downloads (on their Premium Plans), four simultaneous streamers, up to 7 profiles, 4K streaming, and includes hundreds of avatars.

    The service includes 25+ original series, 10+ original movies, 7,500 past episodes, 100 recent movies, and 400 library titles, including the entire Disney Vault.

    You can see the full list of available Disney, Disney Channel, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, Nat Geo shows and movies, or all available Disney+ content by checking out our Disney+ streaming movie listings.

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.

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