Channel 4 and The Walt Disney Company have signed an agreement that will bring Channel 4 to Disney+ in the U.K. and Ireland from early 2027.
The agreement includes multiple Channel 4 shows being made available on-demand each year on Disney+, at the same time as their release via Channel 4.
From early 2027, Disney+ customers will be able to watch Channel 4’s linear HD channel, plus hundreds of hours of its scripted and unscripted content through its on-demand catalog 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+ via a Channel 4-branded section.
Priya Dogra, chief executive, 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 U.K. 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 U.K. 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+.”
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