Channel 4 on Disney+
Channel 4 and Disney+ have announced details of a “landmark” agreement that will see the former’s content added to the streaming platform in the UK and Ireland from early 2027.
The agreement will include a live, HD stream of the linear Channel 4 channel, hundreds of boxsets as well as shows becoming available on the same day and date as their Channel 4 broadcast.
Among the shows included are Maya, Stepping Up, Tip Toe, Big Mood, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, First Dates and Made in Chelsea.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Disney+ to give audiences even more ways to discover and enjoy Channel 4’s brilliant shows,” said C4 CEO Priya Dogra.
“Channel 4 is home to some of the UK 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, Disney’s chairman of D2C, added: “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 UK 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+.”
An exact launch date will be announced in the coming months.
