Streaming Platform Availability Dataset 2026: Cross-Platform Content Distribution Analysis

This dataset provides a structured inventory of major film releases from 2024 and their availability across seven leading streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Paramount+) as observed in Q1 2026. Each record includes the title, release year, content type, IMDb identifier, binary availability flags for each platform, the number of geographic regions where the title is accessible, and the date of last verification. The dataset was compiled to support research into digital content distribution patterns, platform exclusivity strategies, and the geographic fragmentation of streaming catalogs. As the streaming industry continues to consolidate and renegotiate licensing windows, empirical data on cross-platform availability becomes essential for media economics research, consumer choice analysis, and antitrust considerations. Key observations from the data include significant variation in regional availability (ranging from 2 to 38 regions per title), platform-specific acquisition strategies favoring different content tiers, and evidence of temporal exclusivity windows. The dataset covers 30 theatrically released films spanning multiple genres, budget levels, and distributor relationships. Methodology: Availability was verified through direct platform queries across standardized region sets using automated API polling and manual verification. IMDb identifiers provide stable cross-referencing with external databases. This dataset is maintained as part of the DropThe open data initiative, which tracks media availability and metadata across entertainment verticals.