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Hulu crashed during the Oscars. Here are other times that have failed live streams

Emma Stone speaks on stage during the 97th annual Oscars in the Dolby Theater on March 2, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

Emma Stone speaks on stage during the 97th annual Oscars in the Dolby Theater on March 2, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
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If Netflix (Nflx) Debut from his video streaming service in 2007 was the main sales argument that the audience could choose and see what they wanted on request whenever they wanted. Almost two decades later, streaming platforms are increasingly experimenting with live events such as sports and price shows. These events are become more expensiveA massive audience can attract – some of whom may remain on new subscribers and at the same time achieve advertising revenue.

But streamers continue

Here are the most important cases in which live events widely viewed have crashed a streaming platform.