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Disney licenses select films and shows to Netflix as streaming competition grows
Deal gives Netflix temporary access to Disney and Pixar films and TV series
MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Company has agreed to license a slate of movies and television shows to Netflix, expanding the streaming platform’s access to Disney-owned content.
The deal includes the existing Ice Age films, the first two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians and episodes of Will Trent, along with a selection of Disney and Pixar films.
The first two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be available globally on Netflix from 4 October for three months. The five Ice Age films will also begin streaming globally on Netflix for a three-month period.
The temporary availability of the Ice Age franchise comes ahead of the theatrical release of Ice Age: Boiling Point, scheduled for early next year.
The agreement also covers titles including Soul, Elio and Raya and the Last Dragon. These films are expected to arrive on Netflix from early 2027, with launch dates and availability varying by title and region.
The licensing deal comes as Netflix continues to expand its catalogue through agreements for third-party content. In July, the streaming platform struck a deal with AMC Networks to bring The Walking Dead series to its service.
Disney, however, continues to keep its branded titles largely exclusive to its own streaming platforms and television channels, making the Netflix arrangement a selective licensing strategy rather than a broader shift away from exclusivity.
The deal gives Netflix additional access to established franchises while allowing Disney to extend the reach of selected titles beyond its own platforms for defined periods.
