YouTube has reached an estimated $62 billion in revenue in 2025, surpassing The Walt Disney Co.’s media business. With its massive ad revenue ($40 billion) and growing subscription services (10 million subscribers), the Google-owned platform is expanding its influence as a media company. YouTube’s CEO Neal Mohan emphasizes his commitment to creators’ success, saying it helps them build audiences and businesses. The platform’s AI investment will accelerate content production, fueling explosive growth. With $500 billion-$560 billion in valuation, YouTube sits at the intersection of media and technology, driven by its unique ability to bring storytelling and creativity together with technology.
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Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/youtube-worlds-largest-media-company-2025-tops-disney-1236525130