Live edition Vol. I · No. 27 Saturday, 04 July 2026
Tracking 3,725 titles · Across 34 platforms · Streaming Radar  ·  the newsletter · Vertical Invasion  ·  the report

Vertical Drama Apps · ReelShort

ReelShort

The global leader in vertical drama

70M MAU · $1B+ ARR
Owned by Crazy Maple Studio (China/US). Dominates the US market with 69% of revenue. Pioneer of the coin-based IAP model.
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🔓 PREDICTION
A fully AI-generated series hits #1 on ByteDance's biggest microdrama platform
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🔓 PREDICTION
A Big 5 will acquire a micro-drama app before end of 2026
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🔍 LENS DATA
ReelShort vs DramaBox: The Full Comparison
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🔍 LENS DATA
ReelShort Revenue 2026: $1B+ Breakdown
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№ 01Catalog
629 ReelShort dramas tracked
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FAQFrequently asked questions

What is ReelShort?

Owned by Crazy Maple Studio (China/US). Dominates the US market with 69% of revenue. Pioneer of the coin-based IAP model.

How many ReelShort dramas are tracked here?

629 ReelShort vertical dramas are indexed on verticaldrama.tv, with cast, episodes and ratings.

Is ReelShort free?

ReelShort uses a freemium model: the first episodes are free, the rest unlocks via coins, ads or subscription.

ReelShort is one data point in the report. Platform economics, P&L models, market forecasts — Vertical Invasion 2026.
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