Channel 4 to launch on Disney+ in UK and Ireland in 2027
Channel 4 and The Walt Disney Company have announced a new agreement that will bring Channel 4 programming to Disney+ in the UK and Ireland from early 2027. The companies described the arrangement as a landmark and “first-of-its-kind” collaboration designed to expand access to British public service content for Disney+ subscribers.
The deal will see multiple Channel 4 programmes made available on-demand on Disney+ each year at the same time as their release on Channel 4. Initial titles include drama ‘Maya’ starring Bella Ramsey, comedy ‘Stepping Up’ featuring Denise Welch, and reality series ‘Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’. The agreement also includes Channel 4’s main linear television channel and additional on-demand content.
From early 2027, Disney+ subscribers will be able to access Channel 4’s HD channel as well as hundreds of hours of scripted and unscripted programming from its on-demand catalogue, including titles such as Big Mood, Tip Toe and 24 Hours in A&E, at no additional cost as part of their existing subscription.
The service will be available through a dedicated Channel 4-branded section within Disney+, featuring the same navigation and user experience as the wider platform. The companies said Disney+ customers will gain access to multiple new Channel 4 shows each year as part of the agreement.
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Priya Dogra, Chief Executive of Channel 4, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Disney+ to give audiences even more ways to discover and enjoy Channel 4’s brilliant shows. 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, Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer at Disney Entertainment, 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+.”
Further details on launch timings and the content lineup will be announced at a later date.
