腾讯，坐视字节“通吃”短剧丨文娱变局

Group 1 - ByteDance's short drama app, Hongguo, has become a leading player in the micro-short drama market, with monthly active users reaching 245 million by October 2025, surpassing Bilibili and Youku [1] - Since May 2025, Hongguo's daily active users have consistently outperformed other video applications, indicating a strong upward growth trend [1] - The revenue from ByteDance's "Tomato business" (including Hongguo) is reported to exceed 30 billion yuan in 2024, with predictions of doubling to 60 billion yuan in 2025 [2] Group 2 - The micro-short drama market has undergone a regulatory adjustment, with the National Radio and Television Administration implementing strict controls, including the removal of over 25,000 non-compliant micro-short dramas [4][5] - Despite regulatory challenges, the micro-short drama market continues to grow, with the market size reaching 50.5 billion yuan in 2024, surpassing the total box office revenue for that year [7] - Hongguo's free model and significant financial investment have attracted many production companies to sign exclusive agreements, ensuring a stable revenue stream for creators [8] Group 3 - Tencent's WeChat Video Account has maintained a relatively conservative approach to the micro-short drama market, contrasting with ByteDance's aggressive expansion [3][11] - Tencent Video is increasing its involvement in the micro-short drama space, launching initiatives like the Mars Plan PLUS and a script cooperation platform, but faces challenges in matching the rapid response required in this market [12] - The emergence of new formats like "manhua dramas" (comic dramas) is being driven by advancements in AI technology, which significantly reduce production costs [14]