Disney+ began rolling out GroupWatch on Tuesday, Deadline reported. The feature allows seven subscribers to watch something simultaneously on the service and react in realtime.
Watch and React Together With Disney+ GroupWatch
The feature works on devices of all sizes. At the time of this writing, a text chat option is not available. However, viewers watching something together can respond via one of six emojis: “like,” “funny,” “sad,” “angry,” “scared” and “surprised.” Commenting, Jerrell B Jimerson, SVP Product Management for Disney+, said:
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Storytelling comes alive when you’re able to share and enjoy it with others, and in this moment when many are still apart from their friends and family, GroupWatch offers a way to safely connect virtually by co-viewing your favorite Disney+ stories with your favorite people from the comfort of your living room.
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