Real-time events are the final frontier for streamers. Amazon, Apple, and Netflix have all doubled down on live sports and "eventized" television to ensure high concurrent viewership. 4. Gaming as the New Social Square

This was a pivotal moment for the industry, as CBS used the premiere of its flagship sci-fi revival to drive subscribers to its then-fledgling streaming platform, CBS All Access (now Paramount+). The show, set roughly a decade before the original 1960s series, brought cinematic production values to the small screen and signaled that major networks were now prioritizing digital growth over traditional broadcast.

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The weekend belonged to the debut of an R-rated action sequel that unseated a horror giant. Kingsman: The Golden Circle