😬 Disney Loses Millions (Was it Jimmy Kimmel?)

Disney briefly suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! — and the fallout may have cost them big. According to reports, 1.7 million subscribers canceled Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23, a 436% spike above baseline churn. At $10 per month, that could mean $17M in lost monthly revenue — closer to $20M as subscription prices rise in October. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel’s return episode posted record ratings, becoming his most-watched monologue on YouTube. But the cancellations show just how sensitive Disney’s streaming business is to controversy. Disney stock trades near $114, up 3.2% year-to-date. Investors will watch the company’s November earnings to see if streaming losses become a bigger headwind. Was this suspension a costly mistake — or just a temporary blip? #DisneyPlus #DIS #JimmyKimmel 🌐 Want more market-moving insights? Dive deeper at www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets. 📲 Let’s stay connected! Follow us for real-time updates, market tips, and exclusive content: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benzinga 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benzinga 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benzinga 🔹 X: https://www.x.com/benzinga ⚠️ Disclaimer: Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.