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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CoComelon set to move from Netflix to Disney+ as viewership declines
Parents whose children enjoy the preschool animated show CoComelon are potentially going to have to fork out for another streaming service as the series is set to jump ship from Netflix to Disney+. The 3D animated show, which is a mix of nursery rhymes and original children's songs revolving around the adventures of baby JJ and his siblings, TomTom and YoYo, has been a major hit on YouTube since its inception in 2006, where it is the third most subscribed channel with 193 million followers. CoComelon, which was purchased by Candle Media for $3bn in 2021, has been a Netflix mainstay since it was added to the platform in 2020 and regularly tops the viewing figures for preschool shows on the service. Deadline is now reporting that the series is now due to join Disney+ in 2027 as the company strengthens its grip on children's entertainment with titles such as Bluey and Spidey and His Amazing Friends already under its belt. According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources from Netflix say the decision not to renew the deal was due to viewership declining by 60 per cent between 2023 and 2024, despite four new seasons airing in 2024 alone. The Wrap also notes that Disney is expected to pay 'tens of millions' to stream every CoComelon season, with the show expected to arrive on its service in 2027, the same year a CoComelon movie is due to be released in cinemas. Former advertising executive and father of two Jay Jeon and his wife created CoComelon in 2005 and shortly afterwards began uploading the videos to YouTube. Those videos eventually grew to gain billions of views and CoComelon was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment in 2020 before that company was purchased by Candle Media. It has expanded the franchise with spin-offs including a podcast on Spotify and a live tour called 'CoComelon Live!' 'We never imagined our channel could grow this big, or that it could attract such a large and loyal following,' Jeon said when speaking to The Independent in 2020. 'We're so amazed each month, each year, and we're so grateful.' The couple uploaded their first video in 2006 under the name 'ABCkidTV' after discovering how much their children enjoyed the animated shorts. Later, the company changed to CoComelon because the original name felt 'limiting' on YouTube. CoComelon, to the founders, felt 'universal and fun for children', so the name was changed and popularity grew. 'We've tried to create characters that are adorable, likeable and universally relatable. We began to think of JJ, YoYo, and TomTom as our imaginary kids, and over time, we built a family around them – parents, grandparents, animal friends, school classmates,' Jeon said. 'And we think a lot about our audience and what they're going through: growing up, daily challenges, learning new things. Life! We hope they share experiences similar to those of our characters.'
Mint
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
CoComelon to leave Netflix? Here's where you can stream your child's favourite show
Walt Disney Co. has secured the exclusive streaming rights to the children's TV series CoComelon, according to people familiar with the matter, taking one of the most popular kids' programs in the world away from Netflix Inc. Starting in 2027, Disney will have every season of CoComelon, a compilation of nursery rhymes for toddlers, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a deal that hasn't been announced. The Burbank, California-based movie, TV and theme-park company will pay tens of millions of dollars annually for the rights, one of the people said. CoComelon has been one of the most-popular kids' programs in the world for almost a decade. Its flagship YouTube channel has 193 million subscribers and averages more than 2 billion views a month, according to Social Blade. It was the second-most-watched program on Netflix in 2024, trailing only the Bridgerton shows. The series adds to an already strong lineup of kids' programming on Disney , which is home to most-watched preschool show on streaming, Bluey, as well as classic Disney films and TV shows. Disney had three of the most-watched preschool shows in the US in the first quarter of this year with Bluey, Spidey and his Amazing Friends and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Former advertising executive Jay Jeon created the YouTube channel in 2006 to entertain his child and sold it to UK-based Moonbug Entertainment in 2020. Moonbug was later acquired by Candle Media, an independent media firm led by former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs. Moonbug, which declined to comment, will continue to post videos of CoComelon on YouTube while Disney will be the exclusive paid streaming home. The popularity of CoComelon on Netflix has waned over the last 12 to 18 months. While the show was the fifth most-watched program in all of streaming in 2023, it didn't appear in the top 10 last year. Viewership has declined by almost 60% over the last couple of years. Netflix will continue to be the home of CoComelon Lane, an original series, as well as Blippi, another property owned by Moonbug. Disney has been the biggest brand in kids' entertainment for a century, producing beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and the Little Mermaid. But many of the most popular new properties for kids began outside of Hollywood. Bluey, for example, is from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. and BBC Studios. Disney is placing renewed emphasis on kids' programming as it competes with Netflix and YouTube, which is the most popular video service in the world, especially with viewers under age 30. Disney had 126 million subscribers at the end of March, up 1.4 million from the three previous three months. In addition to CoComelon, Disney is licensing several seasons of Little Angel and a couple seasons of JJ's Animal Time, two other Moonbug shows. Little Angel will remain available on YouTube, Netflix and Amazon. Streaming services that once focused primarily on signing up new customers are increasingly occupied with keeping customers for as long as possible. The longer that subscribers stay with a service, the less likely they are to cancel and the more valuable they are to advertisers. Kids' programming drives a lot of engagement for streaming services. It accounts for about 15% of all viewing on Netflix, the company said last week. Netflix closed 2024 with more than 300 million paid subscribers. On May 19 the company announced an agreement to begin carrying new episodes and old episodes of the children's classic Sesame Street and also has the hit kids' show Gabby's Dollhouse. CoComelon will arrive on Disney the same year that a movie based on the property will be released in theaters by Universal Pictures. (With inputs from Bloomberg)
Irish Examiner
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Disney takes the toddler hit ‘CoComelon' away from Netflix
Walt Disney has secured the exclusive streaming rights to the children's TV series CoComelon, according to people familiar with the matter, taking one of the most popular kids' programs in the world away from Netflix. Starting in 2027, Disney+ will have every season of CoComelon, a compilation of nursery rhymes for toddlers, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a deal that hasn't been announced. The Burbank, California-based movie, TV and theme-park company will pay tens of millions of dollars annually for the rights, one of the people said. CoComelon has been one of the most popular kids' programs in the world for almost a decade. Its flagship YouTube channel has 193 million subscribers and averages more than 2 billion views a month, according to Social Blade. It was the second-most-watched program on Netflix in 2024, trailing only the Bridgerton shows. The series adds to an already strong lineup of kids' programming on Disney+, which is home to most-watched preschool show on streaming, Bluey, as well as classic Disney films and TV shows. Disney had three of the most-watched preschool shows in the US in the first quarter of this year with Bluey, Spidey and his Amazing Friends and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Former advertising executive Jay Jeon created the YouTube channel in 2006 to entertain his child and sold it to UK-based Moonbug Entertainment in 2020. Moonbug was later acquired by Candle Media, an independent media firm led by former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs. Moonbug, which declined to comment, will continue to post videos of CoComelon on YouTube while Disney+ will be the exclusive paid streaming home. The popularity of CoComelon on Netflix has waned over the last 12 to 18 months. While the show was the fifth most-watched program in all of streaming in 2023, it didn't appear in the top 10 last year. Viewership has declined by almost 60% over the last couple of years. Netflix will continue to be the home of CoComelon Lane, an original series, as well as Blippi, another property owned by Moonbug. Disney has been the biggest brand in kids' entertainment for a century, producing beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and the Little Mermaid. But many of the most popular new properties for kids began outside of Hollywood. Bluey, for example, is from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. and BBC Studios. Disney is placing renewed emphasis on kids' programming as it competes with Netflix and YouTube, which is the most popular video service in the world, especially with viewers under age 30. Disney+ had 126 million subscribers at the end of March, up 1.4 million from the three previous three months. In addition to CoComelon, Disney is licensing several seasons of Little Angel and a couple seasons of JJ's Animal Time, two other Moonbug shows. Little Angel will remain available on YouTube, Netflix and Amazon. Streaming services that once focused primarily on signing up new customers are increasingly occupied with keeping customers for as long as possible. The longer that subscribers stay with a service, the less likely they are to cancel and the more valuable they are to advertisers. Kids' programming drives a lot of engagement for streaming services. It accounts for about 15% of all viewing on Netflix, the company said last week. Netflix closed 2024 with more than 300 million paid subscribers. On May 19 the company announced an agreement to begin carrying new episodes and old episodes of the children's classic Sesame Street and also has the hit kids' show Gabby's Dollhouse. CoComelon will arrive on Disney+ the same year that a movie based on the property will be released in theaters by Universal Pictures. Bloomberg
Los Angeles Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Disney takes preschool hit ‘CoComelon' away from Netflix
Walt Disney Co. has secured the exclusive streaming rights to the children's TV series 'CoComelon,' according to people familiar with the matter, taking one of the most popular kids' programs in the world away from Netflix. Starting in 2027, Disney+ will have every season of 'CoComelon,' a compilation of nursery rhymes for toddlers, according to the sources, who asked not to be identified discussing a deal that hasn't been announced. The Burbank-based movie, TV and theme-park company will pay tens of millions of dollars annually for the rights, one person said. 'CoComelon' has been one of the most-popular kids' programs in the world for almost a decade. Its flagship YouTube channel has 193 million subscribers and averages more than 2 billion views a month, according to Social Blade. It was the second-most-watched program on Netflix in 2024, trailing only the 'Bridgerton' shows. The series adds to an already strong lineup of kids' programming on Disney+, which is home to the most-watched preschool show on streaming, 'Bluey,' as well as classic Disney films and TV shows. Disney had three of the most-watched preschool shows in the U.S. in the first quarter of this year with 'Bluey,' 'Spidey and his Amazing Friends' and 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.' Former advertising executive Jay Jeon created the YouTube channel in 2006 to entertain his child and sold it to U.K.-based Moonbug Entertainment in 2020. Moonbug was later acquired by Candle Media, an independent media firm led by former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs. Moonbug, which declined to comment, will continue to post videos of 'CoComelon' on YouTube while Disney+ will be the exclusive paid streaming home. The popularity of 'CoComelon' on Netflix has waned over the last 12 to 18 months. While the show was the fifth most-watched program in all of streaming in 2023, it didn't appear in the top 10 last year. Viewership has declined by almost 60% over the last couple of years. Netflix will continue to be the home of 'CoComelon Lane,' an original series, as well as 'Blippi,' another property owned by Moonbug. Disney has been the biggest brand in kids' entertainment for a century, producing beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and the Little Mermaid. But many of the most popular new properties for kids began outside of Hollywood. Bluey, for example, is from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. and BBC Studios. Disney is placing renewed emphasis on kids' programming as it competes with Netflix and YouTube, which is the most popular video service in the world, especially with viewers under age 30. Disney+ had 126 million subscribers at the end of March, up 1.4 million from the three previous three months. In addition to 'CoComelon,' Disney is licensing several seasons of 'Little Angel' and a couple seasons of 'JJ's Animal Time,' two other Moonbug shows. 'Little Angel' will remain available on YouTube, Netflix and Amazon. Streaming services that once focused primarily on signing up new customers are increasingly occupied with keeping customers for as long as possible. The longer that subscribers stay with a service, the less likely they are to cancel and the more valuable they are to advertisers. Kids' programming drives a lot of engagement for streaming services. It accounts for about 15% of all viewing on Netflix, the company said last week. Netflix closed 2024 with more than 300 million paid subscribers. On May 19 the company announced an agreement to begin carrying new and old episodes of the children's classic 'Sesame Street' and also has the hit kids' show 'Gabby's Dollhouse.' 'CoComelon' will arrive on Disney+ the same year that a movie based on the property will be released in theaters by Universal Pictures. Shaw writes for Bloomberg.
Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Disney takes the hit kids TV series CoComelon away from Netflix
Disney+ will have every season of CoComelon starting 2027, according to the people familiar with the matter. PHOTO: NETFLIX Walt Disney Company has secured the exclusive streaming rights to the children's TV series CoComelon, according to people familiar with the matter, taking one of the most popular kids' programme in the world away from Netflix. Starting in 2027, Disney+ will have every season of CoComelon, a compilation of nursery rhymes for toddlers, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a deal that hasn't been announced. The Burbank, California-based movie, TV and theme-park company will pay tens of millions of dollars annually for the rights, one of the people said. CoComelon has been one of the most-popular kids' programmes in the world for almost a decade. Its flagship YouTube channel has 193 million subscribers and averages more than 2 billion views a month, according to Social Blade. It was the second-most-watched programme on Netflix in 2024, trailing only the Bridgerton shows. The series adds to an already strong lineup of kids' programming on Disney+, which is home to most-watched preschool show on streaming, Bluey, as well as classic Disney films and TV shows. Disney had three of the most-watched preschool shows in the US in the first quarter of this year with Bluey, Spidey and his Amazing Friends and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Former advertising executive Jay Jeon created the YouTube channel in 2006 to entertain his child and sold it to UK-based Moonbug Entertainment in 2020. Moonbug was later acquired by Candle Media, an independent media firm led by former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs. Moonbug, which declined to comment, will continue to post videos of CoComelon on YouTube while Disney+ will be the exclusive paid streaming home. The popularity of CoComelon on Netflix has waned over the last 12 to 18 months. While the show was the fifth most-watched program in all of streaming in 2023, it didn't appear in the top 10 last year. Viewership has declined by almost 60 per cent over the last couple of years. Netflix will continue to be the home of CoComelon Lane, an original series, as well as Blippi, another property owned by Moonbug. Disney has been the biggest brand in kids' entertainment for a century, producing beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and the Little Mermaid. But many of the most popular new properties for kids began outside of Hollywood. Bluey, for example, is from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios. Disney is placing renewed emphasis on kids' programming as it competes with Netflix and YouTube, which is the most popular video service in the world, especially with viewers under age 30. Disney+ had 126 million subscribers at the end of March, up 1.4 million from the three previous three months. In addition to CoComelon, Disney is licensing several seasons of Little Angel and a couple seasons of JJ's Animal Time, two other Moonbug shows. Little Angel will remain available on YouTube, Netflix and Amazon. Streaming services that once focused primarily on signing up new customers are increasingly occupied with keeping customers for as long as possible. The longer that subscribers stay with a service, the less likely they are to cancel and the more valuable they are to advertisers. Kids' programming drives a lot of engagement for streaming services. It accounts for about 15 per cent of all viewing on Netflix, the company said last week. Netflix closed 2024 with more than 300 million paid subscribers. On May 19 the company announced an agreement to begin carrying new episodes and old episodes of the children's classic Sesame Street and also has the hit kids' show Gabby's Dollhouse. CoComelon will arrive on Disney+ the same year that a movie based on the property will be released in theaters by Universal Pictures. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
