The streaming wars are officially on.
But the field of streamers is about to get alotmore crowded. Within the next year, five streaming services (and counting!) will make their debuts — and each is ready to take on the competition with its own library of unique content.
To help viewers decide what’s for them, we’re breaking down everything there is to know about each one.
BET+
BET+’s first film, a thriller titledSacrifice,is currently in post-production. It will be available on the service next year.
Plus,Jason MomoaandAlfre Woodardwill star inSee, set 600 years in the future after a virus has decimated mankind and rendered the remaining population blind, whileDickinsonwill followHailee Steinfeldas the rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson.
Disney+
Disney also has a slew of Marvel shows lined up to debut starting next year, includingThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Hawkeye, What If…?,WandaVision,She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel,andMoon Knight.
Last but not least, Disney’sLizzie McGuirerebootwill see the return ofHilary Duffas the titular character on the streaming service.
HBO Max
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Along with aGossip Girlreboot, HBO Max will present a number of original series. WarnerMedia previously said that it expects the streaming platform to have over 10,000 hours of premium video content at launch. Plus, Greg Berlanti andReese Witherspoon‘s production company, Hello Sunshine, will create several films for the service.
Peacock
LAUNCH DATE:NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, will launch in April 2020.COST:To be announced.BUZZY CONTENT:NBCUniversal has already announced that it will be securing hit comediesThe OfficeandParks and Recreationfrom opposing streaming services.Park and Recreationwill join Peacock in October 2020;The Officewill join in January 2021.
Additional NBC-owned shows that will be found in the Peacock library include30 Rock, House,Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Frasier, Friday Night Lights, Everybody Loves Raymond,The Real Housewives, Top Chef,and more.
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Quibi
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PEOPLE’sSexiest Man AliveIdris Elbais set to star alongside Ken Block in a stunt-driving series, whileSteven Spielbergwill work on a horror series that viewerscan only watch at night.
Jennifer Lopezis also producing a new series for Quibi titledThanks a Million,Zac Efronwill star in a new show with his brother, andJustin Timberlakewill host a show where he asks singers about the songs that inspired them to become musicians.
Time to get streaming!
source: people.com
