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RTL Acquires ‘SissiChristmas Rights, Sets One‑Night Marathon

Rights moved from ARD to RTL in 2024 after a successful bid, shifting a familiar holiday fixture to commercial TV.

Overview

  • RTL will air the three 1950s Romy Schneider films back to back on December 24, preceded at 19:05 by the documentary “Wunderschöne Sisi – So war sie wirklich.”
  • The films are scheduled for 20:15, 22:15, and 00:20, with daytime repeats on December 25 at 10:35, 12:30, and 14:25.
  • ARD confirmed it cannot show the trilogy because the RTL Group has held the broadcast rights since 2024 as the highest bidder.
  • All three films are available on RTL+, with reporting also noting availability in the subscription catalogs of Netflix and Prime Video.
  • The move aligns with RTL’s broader Sisi strategy, following its multi‑season RTL+ series and its push to package legacy titles as event programming.