Disney+ will be bringing Channel 4 content to its streaming platform in early 2027
The collaboration aims to expand Channel 4’s content on Disney+, while enhancing the British broadcaster’s audience reach
ITV joined forces with Disney+ in 2025 for a similar partnership
The Walt Disney Company has announced a new Disney+ content agreement that will bring Channel 4 into its roster of broadcasting partners in early 2027. The partnership, which a press release claimed is a "first-of-its-kind collaboration", will see a number of Channel 4 titles become available on-demand each year on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland at the same time as airing on Channel 4. That means Disney+ subscribers can expect upcoming shows, including drama series Maya , comedy show Stepping Up , and popular reality series Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, to be available to stream, alongside Channel 4’s main live TV channel. But given you can already stream Channel 4 content for free on its own All 4 service, what’s the purpose of the partnership? For both parties, it’s all about expanding their audiences — and it could have ramifications for the proposed ‘YouTube tax’ changes to the BBC licensing fee . For Disney+, it gets to expand its library of on-demand content for existing subscribers, combining quality public service programming with a premium streaming experience. At the same time, the partnership is designed to enhance Channel 4’s audience reach, giving Disney+ subscribers who don’t use public service broadcasting platforms a taste of what Channel 4 has to offer. "Local broadcaster partnerships are very important as we build our content libraries and serve fans around the world," said Adam Smith, chairman of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment. "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+", he added. Priya Dogra, Channel 4’s chief executive, is also naturally excited by the partnership, saying. "We’re thrilled to be working with Disney+ to give audiences even more ways to discover and enjoy Channel 4’s brilliant shows," she said. When the collaboration launches early next year, programming will be listed in a Channel 4-branded section of the Disney+ app, distinguishing it from other content on the platform…