SHORTS_REPORT

THU OCT 1 2026 · 20:13 ET

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The latest news from the microdrama business

Shorts Report tracks the business of microdramas. Originating from duanju, the vertical, bite-sized micro-dramas created for smartphones, featuring 1-to-2 minute episodes with fast-paced, high-drama plots.

MON JUL 27

1 STORY
03:00

They starred in shows. Then AI actors ripped off their performances.

Business Insider

THU JUL 23

2 STORIES
03:00

Microdrama Audiences Getting Younger & More Male, Holywater Tech Report Finds

Deadline

03:00

AI Comic Drama Bubble Bursts: Hongguo Grays Out Standalone Section, Revenue Per 10K Views Plummets 90%

finance.biggo.com

TUE JUL 21

3 STORIES
03:00

‘The Daily Show’s First Microdrama Will Feature a Sleepy President, Billionaires and a Love Triangle (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter · more: Net Influencer

03:00

Mega Matrix Inc. Announces Sports Comeback Drama "From NBA Dropout to Tennis Ace" Now Streaming on FlexTV

Financial Times · more: Pluang, StreetInsider, PR Newswire

03:00

IO Content Group Launches 'Check-in with the Queen' Short-Form Drama

조선일보

SAT JUL 18

1 STORY
03:00

Kuku TV Releases Gripping Psychological Thriller Microdrama ‘Tum Woh Nahi’ Starring Prachi Tehlan

PeepingMoon.com

THU JUL 16

1 STORY
03:00

Alza Microdrama Festival Partners With NYC Mayor’s Office For October Debut

hollywoodreporter.com

WED JUL 15

1 STORY
03:00

Kuku Launches Kuku Creator Programs Nationwide for Writers, Actors, Directors, and Production Houses Across Five Languages

digitalstudioindia.com · more: Indian Television Dot Com

TUE JUL 14

2 STORIES
03:00

RoseBerry Launches ‘Epis,’ a Premium Vertical Global Streaming Service

The Hollywood Reporter

03:00

WWE found a new way to use its roster to sell you stuff

Cageside Seats

MON JUL 13

1 STORY
03:00

Vigloo Launches Beta of Vigloo Studio, Turning Its AI Microdrama Production Playbook Into a Creator Platform

The Manila Times · more: Net Influencer, Yahoo Finance, GlobeNewswire

THU JUL 9

1 STORY
03:00

AI microdramas are here

Lowpass

FRI JUL 3

2 STORIES
03:00

Shortical Secures $100M In User-Acquisition Financing

FinSMEs

03:00

Microdrama platform Shortical secures $100m financing from PvX Partners

C21media · more: senalnews.com

THU JUL 2

1 STORY
03:00

Is Consolidation the Next Act in India’s Microdrama Boom?

Storyboard18

WED JUL 1

1 STORY
03:00

AI actors helped this micro drama app raise $100 million in financing

Business Insider