# Documentary Streaming Content Disney Announced a Number of Non-Fiction Titles for Disney+ By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-10-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonfiction-titles References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/19/disney-plus-non-fiction-lineup/) & [preview.disneyplus](https://preview.disneyplus.com/) [Disney+](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-lee-1) has announced a number of non-fiction titles that will be available on the platform. The announcement was made at the [International Documentary Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrefour-and-vusion), where the company previewed some of its upcoming content. Some of the non-fiction titles that will be available in 2020 include 'Howard,' which is a documentary about Howard Ashman who created the music for many popular Disney films. Disney+ will also be the only streaming service that will air the 'Science Fair,' which is a series created by [National Geographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-1) that follows students competing at The International Science and Engineering Fair. The addition of non-fiction titles could entice consumers who prefer documentary-style shows. As the competition surrounding streaming services continues to grow, investing in the content will help the platform grow and find more customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-fiction Streaming:** Opportunity for streaming platforms to cater to the growing demand for documentary-style shows. - **Content Investment:** Investing in non-fiction content as a way to differentiate and attract more customers in the competitive streaming market. - **Documentary Filmmaking:** Rising interest in documentary films presents a potential opportunity for filmmakers to create compelling content for streaming platforms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streaming Services:** Streaming platforms can expand their offerings by including a variety of non-fiction titles to attract a broader audience. - **Entertainment:** Investing in non-fiction content production allows entertainment companies to diversify their portfolios and capture the interest of documentary enthusiasts. - **Film Production:** Increasing demand for non-fiction content creates opportunities for film production companies to create and sell documentaries to streaming platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic Figure Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-lee-1.md) - [Ad-Supported Streaming Service Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adsupported-subscription-tier.md) - [Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-1.md) - [Enhanced Movie Streaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imax-enhanced.md) - [Space Exploration Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-streaming-service.md) - [Inclusivity-Focused Media Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-tomorrow.md) - [Combined Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-discovery.md) - [Educational Kid's Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-vinci-kids.md) - [Platform Tonal Branding Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-3.md)