YouTube Overtakes Disney as World’s Largest Media Company in 2025
According to MoffettNathanson, YouTube generated about $62 billion in 2025, edging out Disney’s $60.9 billion media revenue. The surge stems from a $40 billion ad haul plus a growing subscription empire—Premium, Music, TV, and NFL tickets. The milestone reshapes the media hierarchy, positioning a tech platform as the new industry king.