Disney Inks Creator Content Deal With Dhar Mann Studios

The Walt Disney Company and Dhar Mann Studios announced a new content deal on Friday, focusing on creating original content for kids, tweens, teens, and families. The first project under the agreement is a 20-episode series to be produced by Dhar Mann Studios for Disney. Further details are expected to be revealed later. Dhar Mann Studios boasts a strong digital presence, with over 27.5 million YouTube subscribers, more than 170 million global followers, and nearly 300 million weekly views across platforms.

The production company specializes in scripted shows for young audiences, often serving as moral lessons while capturing universal experiences of growing up. Asad Ayaz, Disney's chief marketing and brand officer, along with Debra OConnell, chairman for Disney Entertainment Television, praised Dhar Mann's distinctive voice and large global following, stating their optimistic and relatable storytelling will resonate with Disney fans.

Dhar Mann expressed the significance of the collaboration, as it brings him closer to creating stories for a new generation, following his own Disney upbringing. This marks Dhar Mann Studios' second content deal with a major media company, with a previous partnership with Fox Entertainment earlier this year. The company also recently acquired a 143,000-square-foot campus in Los Angeles, which plans to transition into operations in 2027.