Disney Finally Gets This Netflix Feature, Which Makes it Even Better

For nearly five years, Netflix has been providing top 10 lists to showcase the most popular movies and series. Initially updated weekly, the top 10 is now refreshed almost daily, offering users a concise list to help them choose their next watch.

While Prime Video also has a top 10 list, it lacked this feature for a long time. Now, Disney+ is stepping up by introducing its own version of the top 10 list, as reported by Variety. However, Disney’s approach involves enhancing the functionality rather than simply imitating it.

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Disney’s Top 10 has been visible to most users since last week, both on the mobile app and television. This selection of popular movies and series is prominently displayed on the homepage for easy access.

In contrast to Netflix’s approach of separating movies and series, Disney’s Top 10 is somewhat personalized. Disney considers factors such as content popularity, user ratings on other titles, subscription plan details (like title availability), and user location. This could result in a unique blend of movies and series for each user.

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Similar to Netflix, Disney will prominently feature new releases to boost engagement. The popularity of titles and the growth in viewership will be key considerations. For instance, series with weekly episode releases that receive positive feedback from viewers.

The decision to present movies and series together is strategic as it allows for easy comparison of popular content.

Disney also includes the release date under each title, indicating whether it’s a new release or a seasonal recommendation, such as spooky content for Halloween.

The top 10 list also offers additional recommendations based on the user’s recent viewing activity on Disney. This feature is not available for children’s profiles, focusing exclusively on adult users and content with higher age ratings.

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