Netflix strikes unexpected deal with Disney+ — 17 movies and shows crossing the streaming divide
Netflix and Disney+ have teamed up to bring a selection of Disney movies and series to the world's biggest streaming service.
Netflix and Disney+ have announced a surprising joint agreement to share content between their streaming platforms. Variety reports that Disney Entertainment and Netflix have signed an extensive content licensing deal, bringing a mix of library titles and current TV shows to Netflix. Disney+ content will be added to Netflix, but subscribers won't be able to access the entire Disney+ library on Netflix just yet.
Over the next year, Netflix will receive a selection of Disney movies and shows, starting with the first two seasons of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" on October 4. Other titles like all five "Ice Age" movies, "Soul," and various shows such as "Felicity," "Revenge," "Army Wives," "Fresh Off the Boat," and "This Is Us" will also be added to Netflix.
Disney appears to be using Netflix as a promotional tool for its ongoing series and franchises, while squeezing more revenue from its back catalog. This surprising partnership benefits both companies, providing Netflix with new content and Disney with increased visibility and revenue.
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