Streaming Giants at APOS 2026: Asian IP and Local Storytelling Are Key to Global Growth
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Lin Ying-Hsuan
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
At APOS 2026 in Bali, executives from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery emphasized that Asian IP and local storytelling have become the streaming industry's most valuable global assets. The session "Asia's Streaming Advantage" featured Minyoung Kim (Netflix), Gaurav Gandhi (Prime Video/Amazon MGM), Tony Zameczkowski (Disney APAC), and Warner Bros. Discovery representatives discussing how regional content and fan communities are driving future growth and profitability across the Asia-Pacific streaming market.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAsian IP and local storytelling are no longer regional plays but the streaming industry's most valuable global assets.
During the session 'Asia's Streaming Advantage: Growth, Profitability and What's Next,' executives shared their conviction on the power of local content.
Fan communities and regional storytelling are key to future global growth in the streaming industry.
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