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Streaming Platforms Claim Record 46% of U.S. TV Viewing in June

A surge in binge-watching of hit series pushed streaming to capture 46% of all U.S. television viewing.

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Overview

  • Streaming climbed to a record 46% share of U.S. television viewing in June, up 5.4 percentage points from May.
  • Netflix led platform gains with a 13.5% month-over-month viewership increase, securing an 8.3% share of total TV time.
  • Peacock’s audience rose 13.4% in June, driven by the new season of Love Island USA, which logged 4.4 billion viewing minutes.
  • Broadcast networks dropped to 18.5% of viewing—their smallest share ever—while cable held 23.4% of the market.
  • School-aged viewers boosted overall TV usage by 27% and accounted for two-thirds of streaming consumption in June.