Ryan And Friends SVOD Service Launching On The Roku Channel In The U.S. & Amazon Prime Video Channels In The UK

EXCLUSIVE: Pocket.watch’s Ryan and Friends Plus SVOD service is rolling out on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden.

Ryan’s World started out on YouTube, with Ryan Kaji and his friends and family reviewing toys and creating content for young kids.

Ryan and Friends Plus is a subscription VOD service based around Ryan’s World content. It has 5,000 eps of content featuring Ryan and other kid-friendly creators. The lineup spans series, specials, and movies.

Pocket.watch said Ryan and Friends Plus is now the biggest independent kid-focused SVOD service in the U.S. It has about 200,000 subs with 66% growth through 2024.

Ryan’s World content is certainly popular, racking up 88 billion views across YouTube channels that have 64.5 million subscribers.

The paid-for service costs $3.99 a month. It runs ad-free and adds 16 hours of programming each month including Ryan and Friends Plus Originals. The programming features well-known digital talent including Toys and Colors and Kids Diana Show, the most followed girl on YouTube.

Upcoming original shows include The Claw by pocket.watch: adapted from the podcast of the same name, and a new season of Love Diana Musical Mysteries.

The international Amazon Prime Video Channels launch will offer UK and Swedish subs content from top UK creator Dan Rhodes, including his original series Magic Mayhem with Dan Rhodes.

Pocket.watch was founded by Chris Williams, who runs it as CEO. It  has a stable of 53 creator brands.

“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.”