Subscribers put new blockbusters through their paces
In recent years, Disney has repeatedly tried to revive some of its most well-known classics such as The Lion King, Mulan and Aladdin. Now the adaptation of Peter Pan & Wendy is available exclusively to Disney+ subscribers. However, the live-action version completely fails the audience.
Peter Pan & Wendy fails Disney+ viewers
A black day for Disney. With the new live-action adaptation of Peter Pan & Wendy wanted to enchant Disney+ subscribers. But the new strip doesn’t come off well with them – that’s proven by the current audience score of the film Rotten Tomatoes. This is included a lousy 13 percent – a disastrous result. Due to the diverse casts, review bombing should also play a role in this rating, but the fans also complain that the film is simply too dark and too serious for them.
Critics’ ratings are more gracious – the tomatometer is at 64 percent. Visually, the live-action adaptation of the classic seems to look good, but the film lacks that spark of magic that enchanted many viewers of the classic at the time.
The official trailer already received hundreds of thousands of dislikes on YouTube – but it’s best to see for yourself:
Disney+ overtakes Netflix in Germany
Even if Peter Pan & Wendy turns out to be a flop for Disney, the company still has a reason to celebrate. According to the latest market research results, Disney+ managed to overtake Netflix in the German streaming market in the last quarter. Disney+’s market share is currently 14.6 percent, while Netflix has to be satisfied with 12.8 percent.
Disney+ can still only secure the silver medal with this result. Because Amazon is still ahead with Prime Video, which feels uncatchable. The online giant’s streaming service has a market share of 37.7 percent in Germany.
However, Disney+ appears to be growing its subscriber base month-on-month. It is quite possible that the streaming service will also fight for the crown in Germany in a few years with Amazon.
