Netflix strikes unexpected deal with Disney+ — 17 movies and shows crossing the streaming divide
Entertainment Streaming Netflix Netflix strikes unexpected deal with Disney+ — 17 movies and shows crossing the streaming divide News By Rory Mellon Published 5 October 2026 Netflix is getting an injection of Disney content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. You won’t be streaming every season of “The Mandalorian” or the upcoming Marvel show “VisionQuest” on Netflix (or at least, not yet). On the same day, Netflix also got all five “Ice Age” movies, which Disney’s 20th Century Studios distributes.These are just the tip of the iceberg (yes, that was my attempt at an “Ice Age” pun).
- ▪Entertainment Streaming Netflix Netflix strikes unexpected deal with Disney+ — 17 movies and shows crossing the streaming divide News By Rory Mellon Published 5 October 2026 Netflix is getting an injection of Disney content When you purchas
- ▪You won’t be streaming every season of “The Mandalorian” or the upcoming Marvel show “VisionQuest” on Netflix (or at least, not yet).
- ▪On the same day, Netflix also got all five “Ice Age” movies, which Disney’s 20th Century Studios distributes.These are just the tip of the iceberg (yes, that was my attempt at an “Ice Age” pun).
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Entertainment Streaming Netflix Netflix strikes unexpected deal with Disney+ — 17 movies and shows crossing the streaming divide News By Rory Mellon Published 5 October 2026 Netflix is getting an injection of Disney content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In a surprising move that feels a bit like the "KPop Demon Hunters" joining the cast of “Avengers: Doomsday,” Netflix and Disney+ have announced they’re crossing the streaming divide and have inked a deal to bring a selection of Disney movies and shows to Netflix.Variety…
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