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Streaming consumption trends in Portugal

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In Portugal, rising subscription costs and new restrictions on account sharing from major providers like Netflix, Disney+, Max, and Prime Video have led users to seek legal, free alternatives. This has increased interest in Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) models, such as Pluto TV and Plex TV, as well as public service platforms like RTP Play. ~~Market data from September indicates ongoing digital consumption trends across major video-on-demand platforms. User interest~~ By 2026, the streaming landscape has ~~been driven by new releases in genres~~ evolved into a complex interplay of catalog diversity, technical quality, and varying pricing models. Major platforms are increasingly differentiating themselves through specialized content, such as ~~horror~~ original productions versus licensed titles, and ~~animation, including upcoming~~ offering different video resolutions across subscription tiers. Netflix, in particular, is focusing on high-profile original films and a significant push in international content, specifically K-dramas and South Korean productions. Upcoming titles include suspense and drama series such as ‘Doctor X: A Máfia do Jaleco Branco’ and ‘Um Choque de Amor’, alongside films featuring actors like ~~‘Carrie, a Estranha’, ‘Magic Knight Rayearth’,~~ Ben Affleck and Jessica Chastain. In the ~~film ‘Super Mario Galaxy’.~~ Portuguese market, consumer engagement remains high, with platforms balancing the costs of advertising-supported tiers against the demand for premium, ad-free viewing experiences.

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