The streamer also missed out on an early boost due to the delay of the Tokyo Olympics, which NBCUniversal expected to use to promote Peacock shortly after its launch. (Netflix and Disney+ have about 208 million and 103.6 million global subscribers, respectively.) Though Peacock reached 42 million signups in April fewer than 10 million have paid for a subscription to Peacock, which start at $4.99 a month for an ad-supported subscription, The Wall Street Journal reported on June 23. NBCU parent company Comcast disclosed in April that it is expecting losses of $2 billion in 20 as it invests in the streaming service.
Peacock has struggled since its launch one year ago to compete against streaming heavyweights like Netflix and Disney+. “Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has been a fantastic partner and we are excited to not only bring their amazing slate of blockbuster films and beloved franchises to Peacock in the first-pay window, but also provide a steady stream of fresh, original films exclusively for Peacock customers throughout the year,” Strauss continued. “Since launching Peacock just one year ago, we have seen incredible viewership of movies and continue to expand our catalog with a range of films for every fan and occasion,” said Matt Strauss, Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International, NBCUniversal. The pay-one licensing deal between Peacock and UFEG includes titles from Universal proper, specialty label Focus Features, Illumination and DWA. Universal’s theatrical release calendar for 2022 includes Jurassic World: Dominion a new original film from Jordan Peele DreamWorks Animation’ The Bad Guys and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, among numerous other offerings. No specific titles were announced, but they are expected to begin debuting on the streamer in 2022. Separately, Tuesday’s announcement formalized an arrangement whereby Universal’s production team will develop and produce a selection of original films exclusively for Peacock. Levinsohn added, “We’re excited to become Peacock’s first pay-one partner while the platform continues to curate and build a vast film library that will delight its rapidly growing subscriber base.” UFEG vice chairman Peter Levinsohn said the new dynamic pay-one agreement proves the company’s “continued commitment to building a film ecosystem that allows filmmakers and artists to reach the broadest possible audience, celebrates and strengthens the theatrical experience, and, above all, empowers fans to experience the films they love on their own terms.” 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Get China Release Dates
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