{
  "id": 257520,
  "title": "Disney+ to Add TikTok Creator Videos Under New Global Deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/disney-to-add-tiktok-creator-videos-under-new-global-deal",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T16:57:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRepublic",
    "slug": "techrepublic",
    "url": "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-disney-plus-tiktok-creator-videos-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Disney+ is experimenting with the inclusion of fan-made TikTok videos to transform fleeting social media moments into full-length movies and series without steering subscribers to another application. Disney and TikTok are collaborating on a global deal, initially launching a US pilot in forthcoming months. Once approved, videos from creators who sign up will be displayed on both TikTok and Disney+. These videos will be featured in Verts, a vertical feed launched by Disney+ in March, enabling viewers to scroll through scenes from Disney movies and series, add titles to their watchlist, or commence playback. The partnership with TikTok expands this experience by introducing creator-made fan videos. Disney provides participating creators with access to licensed assets related to numerous Disney films and series, encompassing titles from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and FX. Both companies intend to refresh these fan videos frequently, aligning them with ongoing conversations and trends. They are also initiating a Creator Ambassador Program, granting chosen creators rewards, increased visibility, event access, and career development prospects. The announcement does not delve into the specifics of these rewards or whether creators will receive direct compensation. Unlike a conventional social campaign, these videos will be embedded within the subscription app, in close proximity to the movies and series that inspired them. This strategy aims to leverage creator enthusiasm to guide subscribers to content within Disney+, without diverting them to other platforms. The agreement also aligns with Disney's strategy to position Disney+ as the focal point of its streaming services. The company has been striving towards a more cohesive app by integrating Hulu content, profiles, recommendations, and other services into Disney+. TikTok asserts that users shared approximately 6.5 million film and television-related posts daily last year. According to a TikTok-sponsored Ipsos survey, nearly half of respondents indicated they watched a movie or series after discovering related entertainment content on TikTok. Disney anticipates that some of this behavior will continue when the clips are integrated into Disney+. The critical action is not merely the swipe but what follows: opening a full title, bookmarking it, or returning to the app. Streaming platforms are attempting various methods to make their apps feel less like static libraries. Netflix is rumored to have explored perpetually running channels and bundles, while Disney is employing a mobile feed centered around recognizable characters and fan reactions. The role of creators remains less defined. Meta's Creator Fast Track program offers assured payments to attract established TikTok and YouTube creators to Facebook. Disney and TikTok are providing access, visibility, and rewards, but have not disclosed payment or revenue-sharing terms. Disney states that the videos will be judiciously curated, but has not elucidated how they will be approved or removed. This gives Disney a new responsibility within the app: determining which fan videos should coexist alongside its own movies and series. The underlying premise of the deal is straightforward: leverage the TikTok ethos to guide fans from a brief clip to a full movie or episode, all while remaining within Disney+.",
  "summary": "Disney+ is testing whether fan-made TikTok videos can turn quick swipes into full movies and shows without sending subscribers to another app. The post Disney+ to Add TikTok Creator Videos Under New Global Deal appeared first on TechRepublic .",
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