Disney+ will feature Channel 4 titles such as Maya, Stepping Up, and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in a Channel 4-branded section, alongside live Channel 4 broadcasting, with the content appearing in the Disney+ app.

The collaboration echoes a similar ITV-Disney+ partnership from 2025, signaling a broader trend of platform collaborations with UK public-service broadcasters.

Described as a first-of-its-kind deal, the arrangement aims to expand both parties’ audiences and reach, especially for Channel 4’s UK and Ireland audience.

Industry executives note the deal’s significance: Disney Entertainment’s Adam Smith stresses the value of local broadcaster partnerships for growing libraries, while Channel 4’s CEO Priya Dogra highlights new ways for audiences to discover Channel 4 shows.

Channel 4 content will be added to Disney+ in early 2027, giving UK/Ireland subscribers on-demand access to Channel 4 titles the same day they air.

The partnership aligns with broader debates on streaming licensing and funding in the UK, including talk of a potential 'YouTube tax' to fund the BBC and other public services.

Existing Channel 4 titles like Big Mood, Tip Toe, and 24 Hours in A&E will be available on Disney+ at no extra cost to subscribers.