Facing declining TV ad revenues and mounting competition, RTL Deutschland will reduce its workforce by up to 20% while ramping up investment in streaming, aiming for profitability in the digital segment by 2026.
Out of the $1.1 trillion worldwide M&E economy, the U.S. alone contributes $430 billion and Korean content has become the most popular non-English content globally.
Western European video‑on‑demand revenues are projected to hit €35 billion in 2028, growing at a 9 % CAGR, while ad‑supported services’ share rises from 25 % in 2025 to 30 % by 2028, according to ITMedia Consulting.
Pre-release demand for the new series outpaces all recent King-based adaptations, while Hulu’s “Castle Rock” leads with nearly $58 million in global subscriber revenue since 2020.