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Streaming Pirates Are Hollywood’s New Villains

Consulting firm Parks Associates predicts that legitimate US streaming services’ cumulative loss from piracy since 2022 will reach $113 billion in the next two years. “While there is some optimism that emerging countermeasures and best practices may see piracy begin to plateau by 2027, there is no consensus among stakeholders as to when it may begin to decline,” says Steve Hawley, a Parks Associates analyst.

From the article, "Streaming Pirates Are Hollywood’s New Villains" by Thomas Buckley

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