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By Justin HarperBusiness Reporter 9 April 2020 Related TopicsCoronavirus pandemic Image copyrightAlbert L. OrtegaImage captionThe Mandalorian featuring Ming-Na Wen is a Disney+ offeringDisney's new video streaming service has hit more than 50 million subscribers since its launch five months ago.When Disney Plus last announced viewing figures in February it had reached 26.5 million subscribers.Since then, this has almost doubled as more people are online and stuck at home due to virus clampdowns.Disney Plus, which rivals Netflix and Amazon Prime, rolled out to the UK and other parts of Europe last month.All three streaming platforms are enjoying a huge boost in viewing figures as cinemas remain closed and people are forced to stay indoors. Will virus lockdowns change the way we watch films?What can we expect from the huge Disney+ launch?Most UK cinemas shut after virus adviceDisney Plus originally set a target of 60 million to 90 million subscribers by the end of fiscal 2024, when it w…