Disney and YouTube TV are still at odds, and this dispute is now in its second week. As a result, millions of YouTube TV subscribers currently don’t have access to channels like ESPN and ABC, and other networks owned by Disney.
Disney’s CFO, Hugh Johnston, discussed the ongoing dispute with Google in a CNBC interview on November 13th, after the company released its earnings report for September 2025. He stated that negotiations are still happening and called the situation “active,” explaining that Disney expected a challenging renewal process and is ready for a potentially long disagreement.
During the company’s earnings call, Johnston explained that Disney had already accounted for the YouTube TV blackout when making its financial projections, and anticipated negotiations would continue for a while. He also highlighted the mixed financial effects for Disney: they’re losing revenue from YouTube TV subscribers, but could gain new subscribers on other platforms.
Disney and YouTube TV lost a deal that ended at midnight on October 30th because they couldn’t agree on new terms. This means viewers can no longer watch channels like ESPN, ABC, and the Disney Channel through YouTube TV. The disagreement is about money – Disney wants higher fees, claiming YouTube TV isn’t paying enough, while YouTube TV says Disney’s demands would dramatically increase costs for everyone.
Ongoing blackout hits viewers and both companies
The ongoing dispute is already causing significant problems for viewers. YouTube TV customers have been unable to watch Monday Night Football on ESPN and ABC for the past two weeks, and are also missing other popular shows and college football games on Disney’s channels. A recent survey found that nearly a quarter of subscribers have either canceled their subscriptions or are planning to do so if ESPN isn’t restored.
YouTube proposed temporarily restoring ABC and ESPN during contract talks, but ESPN rejected the offer.
As a big Disney fan, it’s really concerning to hear reports that they’re losing around $30 million a week! And it’s not just Disney – I’m also seeing a lot of people online complaining about Google and saying they’re thinking about canceling their subscriptions. It seems like both companies are facing some serious challenges right now.
After receiving criticism, YouTube TV is now giving some customers a discount – a $10 reduction on their subscription for six months.
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2025-11-13 18:18