Streaming and TV Landscape Faces Major Shifts in 2025

Consolidations, AI advancements, and regulatory challenges are set to redefine the entertainment and digital video industries this year.

Disney announced a merger of Hulu Live TV with Fubo, clearing the path for its sports streaming joint venture, Venu Sports, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
The potential U.S. ban or sale of TikTok could reshape the short-form video market, benefiting platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and Snapchat.
Streaming services are increasingly leveraging live sports to attract ad revenue, with Amazon streaming NBA games and Netflix debuting WWE programming in 2025.
AI integration in entertainment is expanding, with studios like Lionsgate adopting AI tools for production processes, though concerns about job displacement persist.
The ongoing fragmentation of streaming services and cord-cutting trends are driving consolidation and reshuffling in the media and entertainment industries.