# Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount+ would have more than 220 million streaming subscribers.

*business · news · 2026-05-06 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Warner Bros Discovery now projects to surpass 150 million global streaming subscribers by year-end.
- The streaming unit posted a 9% revenue growth to $2.89 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
- Aggressive international expansion, including UK and Ireland launches, drove a 10% rise in subscriber revenue.
- Advertising revenue fell 7% due to loss of NBA content and domestic linear TV audience declines.

**Companies:** Warner Bros Discovery
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom, Ireland

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