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Disney Strikes Broad Non‑Exclusive Licensing Deal With Netflix

Short Netflix windows aim to boost discovery for Disney’s upcoming releases.

Overview

  • Disney Entertainment and Netflix announced the agreement on Oct. 2, 2026, and several titles begin streaming on Netflix starting Oct. 4, 2026 in short promotional windows.
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians Seasons 1–2 and all five Ice Age films arrive on Netflix on Oct. 4 for three-month promotional runs timed ahead of Percy Jackson Season 3 on Nov. 20 and Ice Age: Boiling Point in February 2027.
  • Other scheduled rollouts include Felicity in the U.S. on Oct. 7, Will Trent Seasons 1–4 on Nov. 3, Shifting Gears Seasons 1–2 on Dec. 1 in the U.S., and Tracker Seasons 1–3 internationally on Feb. 26, 2027, with a rotating slate of Disney and Pixar non‑franchise films set for early 2027.
  • The deal is explicitly non‑exclusive: titles that appear on Netflix will remain available on Disney’s own platforms such as Disney+ and Hulu, and terms vary by region and title.
  • The pact marks a tactical shift in Disney’s licensing strategy by using Netflix’s global reach to generate incremental revenue, drive audience discovery for legacy library content, and funnel viewers back to Disney+ and theatrical releases.