Channel 4 and The Walt Disney Company announced a landmark deal on Tuesday to bring Channel 4 programming and its main live TV channel to Disney+ in the UK and Ireland starting in early 2027.
The agreement will give Disney+ subscribers access to a range of Channel 4 titles each year, including Bella Ramsey drama Maya, Denise Welch comedy Stepping Up and reality series Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Disney+ customers will be able to watch Channel 4’s linear HD channel, plus scripted and unscripted content through its on-demand catalogue, from Big Mood and Tip Toe to The Great British Bake Off, directly on Disney+ at no extra cost.
The on-demand offering will feature a range of Channel 4 shows available “day and date” on Disney+, with Disney+ customers gaining access to new Channel 4 shows each year as part of their existing subscription.
Channel 4 will be available via a Channel 4-branded section featuring the same navigation and user experience as the rest of Disney+.
Priya Dogra, chief executive of Channel 4, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Disney+ to give audiences even more ways to discover and enjoy Channel 4’s brilliant shows.
“Channel 4 is home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most talked about and trusted programming, and this new service will help those shows reach viewers in new places.
“This exciting step shows how collaboration between broadcasters and streamers can create more choice and value for audiences.”
Adam Smith, chairman, direct-to-consumer, Disney Entertainment, said: “Local broadcaster partnerships are very important as we build our content libraries and serve fans around the world.
“Channel 4 has created shows with strong appeal to audiences in the UK and Ireland, and we’re excited to bring some of those favourites to Disney+.
“This agreement is the latest example of our global strategy, pairing high-quality local programming and cultural relevance with a complementary audience and more personalised streaming experience on Disney+.”
Further details on launch timings and content available will be confirmed in due course.
The agreement is the latest in a growing series of content partnerships between Disney+ and major European broadcasters.
Previously, shows including The Bear and The Kardashians became available on ITVX, while Love Island and Mr Bates vs the Post Office headed to Disney+, Deadline noted. The streamer has also struck similar deals with Germany’s ZDF and Spain’s Atresmedia.
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