5 things Netflix needs to do to fend off competition from Disney and Apple streaming services in 2019

With both Disney and Apple launching their streaming services in 2019, the market's going to suddenly get very rich and very crowded. So what does Netflix need to do to keep its "streaming giant" status?

If 2018 is considered the year Netflix finally became a brand to reckon with in the film business, 2019 might just be the year that goes down as the one that saw Netflix's virtual dominance of the streaming content sphere take a huge hit.

News that both Disney and Apple are entering the streaming market has been around for a while, but now it's upon us, and the seismic shifts have been felt for a few months now. Take, for instance, the evaporation of Marvel content from Netflix, ostensibly so they can resurface with Disney: 'Daredevil' and 'Luke Cage' fans may have to wait till 2020, however, before their shows are rebooted on Disney's platform.

Daredevil was cancelled by Netflix and is widely tipped to be rebooted by Disney. 
Daredevil was cancelled by Netflix and is widely tipped to be rebooted by Disney. 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

‘Wonder Man’ update comes as a bolt out of the blue, especially after Yahya Abdul Mateen II was nominated for an Emmy Award.
5 minutes ago
Cher Horowitz will face a new high school challenge as a businesswoman and mother in the upcoming sequel, but key details remain missing.
1 hour ago
'The Bombing of Pan Am 103' follows the Lockerbie attack and the joint Scottish-US investigation that followed.
3 hours ago
After Tommy Norris is fired from M-Tex Oil, loyal Dale Bradley joins his new CTT Oil venture, becoming Head of Exploration & SVP.
5 hours ago
The team of ‘The Young and the Restless’ now adds ‘DAYS’ and ‘General Hospital’ alums as head writers.
9 hours ago
‘When Calls the Heart’ parts ways with another actor after Melissa Gilbert’s Georgie exits from Hope Valley.
9 hours ago
Kaylee and her ex-boyfriend, Jack, adopted a goldendoodle before the horrific incident took place
12 hours ago
Alivea appears in Netflix's documentary to talk about her sister's tragic murder
12 hours ago
A first-ever limited series from Hallmark+ will feature Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Forster in lead roles.
13 hours ago
CBS’ ‘Blue Bloods’ ran for 14 seasons from 2010 to 2024 and became a fan-favorite series over the years
15 hours ago