Netflix vs. Disney+ vs. NBCUniversal streaming: 'The Office,' Marvel movies likely to make huge impact, poll says

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Fans cried when Michael Scott left "The Office" and when Iron Man exited the Marvel world, but Netflix's impending goodbyes may be the most painful of all.

A new poll from The Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult finds that 49% of Netflix users age 18-29 would cancel their subscriptions if "The Office," Marvel movies, Disney content and "Friends" were all removed from the site. The issue? That's almost certainly happening.

During Monday's upfront presentation, NBCUniversal exec Linda Yaccarino emphasized the weight of "The Office," referring to it as Netflix's No. 1 show. She referenced how much viewers adore Jim and Pam, Ross and Rachel ("Friends") and other beloved characters that hail from NBC. And she hyped up NBCUniversal's as-yet-unnamed streaming service, which is due to launch in 2020.

While the numbers are less jarring for older viewers, they're still significant: 31% say they'll ditch Netflix in absence of "The Office," Marvel and Disney flicks. (30% said the same if you swap "Friends" in for "The Office.")

While no "Office" or "Friends" alums were present at the NBCUniversal upfront, a swath of other celebs made appearances, including the Kardashians, Rami Malek, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, further indicating just how much star power the network has.

Meanwhile, Disney+ will debut in November 2019, showcasing the company's Marvel superhero movies as well as the rest of its massive film and TV library. Hours before its own upfront on Tuesday, news broke that Disney will take ownership of Hulu.

That all said, much of Netflix's original content has proven hugely successful, including "Stranger Things," "BoJack Horseman," "Big Mouth" and "G.L.O.W."

The THR/Morning Consult poll was conducted in early May 2015 among a nationwide sample of 2,201 U.S. adults.

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