U.S. streaming services cut originals and program by data

MLB is expanding its kids-focused content beyond YouTube by bringing MLB Clubhouse to HappyKids. The move extends its reach across free, ad-supported connected TV platforms as the league seeks to build lifelong fandom among children and families.

K-EnterTech Hub Newsroom September 17, 2026 9 min read분 읽기

LUMINATE DATA · U.S. TV PRODUCTION

Luminate counts 517 U.S.-produced TV premieres in the first half of 2026, down 44% from 930 in 2022; free streaming is the only platform that grew, from 8 titles to 18

A total of 517 U.S.-produced TV programs premiered in the first half of 2026. The figure comes from Luminate Film & TV data published in a Luminate newsletter on September 17. It is 44% below the 930 premieres of the first half of 2022. The half-year count has fallen every year since: 801 in 2023, 723 in 2024 and 608 in 2025, a decline of 10% to 15% a year.

U.S. streaming services cut originals and program by data

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