Netflix (NFLX), the original streaming platform, has enjoyed a position of tremendous market dominance in the streaming industry. In terms of both subscriber count and brand awareness, Netflix has dwarfed its nearest rivals, such as Disney’s (DIS) Hulu, Amazon’s (AMZN) Prime Video, and Apple’s (AAPL) Apple TV. With about 158 million subscribers, Netflix has been king of the streaming hill.

However, when Disney unveiled Disney+ in April, it marked a seismic shift in the nascent streaming content industry. Media commentators and market analysts immediately took new notice of the venerable House of Mouse and its ambitions in the age of stream.

The question soon emerged: Could Disney challenge Netflix for its streaming crown?

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