Disney+ Plans New Features for “AI Native Generation” [The Hollywood Reporter]

Disney+ Plans New Features for “AI Native Generation” [The Hollywood Reporter]

By Alex Weprin

January 7, 2026| Disney wants a bigger slice of the mobile video business: The entertainment giant is planning to roll out a new vertical video product on Disney+ over the next year that will feature short-form content from the company’s entertainment portfolio, as well as news and sports.

The push into vertical video comes after ESPN entered the space with “verts” in its ESPN app, essentially creating a new sports highlight experience.

The company announced the product enhancements at an event at CES.

Read more at The Hollywood Reporter.

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