Pocket.watch and the Ryan and Friends Plus SVOD are expanding as it is available internationally via Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden as well as expanding in the US on The Roku Channel. Ryan and Friends Plus has grown to become the largest independent kids SVOD in the U.S. with tons of subscribers as it focuses around mega creator Ryan’s World and features series, specials and movies from over 40 kid-friendly creators. If your kids are looking for something fun to watch make sure to tune in to Ryan and Friends Plus that has over 5,000 episodes and 840+ hours of kid-safe content, with the SVOD adding 16 new hours of programming every month. There will also be new original series coming like Mystery Challenge X by pocket.watch, The Claw by pocket.watch and Love Diana Musical Mysteries S2.
Pocket.watch expands Originals Slate on Ryan and Friends Plus, the Largest Destination for Kids-Creator Content and IP Outside of YouTube
Pocket.watch’s Flagship SVOD Service Ryan Goes Global with Amazon Prime Video Channels and Expands in the US with Launch on The Roku Channel
Pocket.watch, the largest kids and family creator media company, is expanding its flagship Ryan and Friends Plus SVOD with two major distribution milestones. This month, the beloved streaming service is available for the first time internationally via Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden, and will soon be expanding in the US on The Roku Channel for the first time ever.
Since its debut on Amazon Prime Video Channels in 2021 and expansion to Comcast Xfinity in 2023, Ryan and Friends Plus has grown to become the largest independent kids SVOD in the U.S., now boasting over 200K active monthly subscribers. Last year, paid subscribers grew by +66%, and with the addition of Roku Channel and international expansion on Amazon Prime Video Channels in April, the service will now be more accessible than ever to families around the world.
The channel is the ultimate destination for kids to find the biggest digital stars in a safe, ad-free environment parents can trust. The service is centered around iconic creator Ryan’s World, who boasts 88 billion lifetime views and 65.4 million subscribers across his YouTube channels, and includes series, specials, and movies starring over 40 other kid-friendly creators. With over 5,000 episodes and 840+ hours of kid-safe content, the SVOD will add 16 new hours of programming every month. The channel’s pantheon of kids and family megastars, includes Toys and Colors (the biggest kids creator in the world), Kids Diana Show (the most followed girl on YouTube), Blippi, Like, Nastya, LankyBox, KidCity and more.
Priced at $3.99 per month on both The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Channels, the expansion of Ryan and Friends Plus continues to fuel an ever-growing slate of content featuring the most popular creators. Subscribers will get fresh content every week, including exclusive Ryan and Friends Plus Originals that showcase the SVOD’s commitment to bringing engaging, high-quality programming to families. The service includes fan-favorite series such as Captain Future Pirate, Toys and Colors Kaleidoscope City, Dan Rhodes Magic Mayhem, The Stella Show Ruler of the House, Hudson’s Playground Mud Farm Mess Fest, KidCity AI Attack, and MarMar Land MegaQuest. New original series coming soon to Ryan and Friends Plus include:
• Mystery Challenge X by pocket.watch: an elusive puzzle master known only as “X” brings wacky games and challenges to your favorite creators’ doorsteps. The first family to compete is Lively Lewis Show (4.8M YouTube subscribers), followed by episodes with Kamdenboy and Kyraboo (1.95M YouTube subscribers).
• The Claw by pocket.watch: adapted from the pocket.watch podcast of the same name, a thrilling new anthology series where kids’ favorite creators stumble into strange adventures prompted by haunted artifacts that are guarded by the show’s titular mechanical enigma. The first episodes star Braxton, Ryder & Sawyer Show (904K YouTube subscribers), followed by episodes with My PB&J (1.3M YouTube subscribers).
• Love Diana Musical Mysteries S2: following season one’s record-breaking numbers as the most successful premiere of a pocket.watch original production on Ryan and Friends Plus, season 2 of Love Diana Musical Mysteries will bring kids even more problem solving fun. The series features Diana, the most followed girl in the world on YouTube (349M subscribers across channels), in live-action, 2D and 3D animation.The international Amazon Prime Video Channels expansion is poised for a successful launch with content from top UK creators Dan Rhodes, including his Ryan and Friends Plus original series Magic Mayhem with Dan Rhodes, and creator duo Gaby and Alex.
“Over the past few years, we’ve worked tirelessly to build a trusted, enriching service, packed with shows and stars that truly resonate with kids today.” said David Williams, SVP, Channels at pocket.watch. “Now, with the support of our amazing partners, more and more families here and around the world will have a chance to discover and fall in love with Ryan and Friends Plus.”
The Roku Channel launch of Ryan and Friends Plus is an expansion of an already very successful partnership with FAST channels “pocket.watch Game-On” and “Ryan and Friends”, and availability of AVOD content of over 3,000 episodes of pocket.watch content, including the debut of pocket.watch’s first feature length film, Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure, and specials like Toys and Colors Kaleidoscope City: Goo Games and Diana’s Popstar Princess Adventure!.
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