Here's a sentence that would have sounded strange a few years ago. Disney is about to put a bunch of its movies and TV shows on Netflix. The two streamers spend plenty of energy competing for the same subscribers, but a new licensing agreement shows they're also happy to do business when the numbers make sense. For Disney, Netflix's customer base of more than 325 million is a giant billboard it can pay to use. For Netflix, it's more shelf space for viewers to browse.
The deal covers an eclectic mix of library titles and current season shows, each landing for a set period rather than forever. If you're wondering what's coming and when, here's the breakdown.
It's also a useful snapshot of how the streaming business works now. Even bitter competitors will trade content when the money and the exposure line up, and a few of these titles are clearly timed to boost something bigger on the way.
Two Franchises Get a Pre-Release Spotlight
Some of these titles have a clear marketing job. Seasons 1 and 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians land on Netflix worldwide on October 4, kicking off a three month promotional window. The goal is to get new viewers caught up before Season 3 debuts on Disney+ on November 20.
The same day, all five 20th Century Studios Ice Age movies arrive on Netflix globally for their own three month run. That includes Ice Age (2002), Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012), and Ice Age: Collision Course (2016). They're lining up neatly ahead of the sixth film, Ice Age: Boiling Point, which opens in theaters February 5, 2027.
Network Shows Get a Streaming Bump
Three current 20th Television series are in the mix as well. Will Trent Seasons 1 through 4 will stream globally on Netflix beginning November 3, a few months before Season 5 premieres on ABC in early 2027. Shifting Gears Seasons 1 and 2 begin streaming December 1 in the U.S. and in January internationally, with Season 3 coming to ABC in early 2027.
Tracker follows a different path. Seasons 1 through 3 will be available internationally outside the U.S. starting February 26, 2027, under a multiyear arrangement. Season 4 begins on CBS October 4.
Oscar Winners and Animated Favorites Arrive Next Year
Animation fans have something to look forward to in early 2027. Non franchised Disney branded films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar are part of the agreement, including Oscar winner Soul, Elio, and Raya and the Last Dragon. They'll stream globally, though the exact titles and launch dates will differ depending on region.
Old Favorites Join the Library
A handful of library series round out the haul. Felicity shows up in the U.S. on October 7, with other regions following later. Revenge and Army Wives are headed to Netflix globally, Fresh Off the Boat will be available in the U.S. and select regions, and This Is Us streams internationally outside the U.S. after a stint on Netflix in the U.S. during 2024 and 2025.
They'll sit alongside Disney owned titles already on the service, including Grey's Anatomy, Arrested Development, Scandal, and Black-ish.
The Business Logic Behind It
Disney's reasoning is easy to follow. Licensing these titles exposes them to a bigger audience, raises their profile, and adds millions in revenue that wouldn't otherwise exist. Netflix, in turn, gets more to offer its subscribers.
Importantly, Disney isn't changing its overall approach. Disney branded titles remain mostly exclusive to its own platforms and TV channels, and everything that's on Disney+ today, including Ice Age and Percy Jackson, as well as Hulu, isn't going anywhere.
Netflix, for its part, keeps pouring money into original projects. Its animated hits include KPop Demon Hunters, made by Sony Pictures Animation, and Swapped, from Skydance Animation. Coming up are Steps on November 20, Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, and Guillermo del Toro's The Buried Giant, with sequels to Leo and KPop Demon Hunters in development.
A Small Win for Parents Planning a Disney Vacation
For families counting down to a Disney trip, one more place to stream Pixar and Disney Animation movies is a nice bonus. It's an easy way to build excitement for the characters and stories kids might spot in the parks. And because everything on Disney+ stays put, nobody loses access to the favorites they already rely on. If you're the type who likes to rewatch a movie the week before visiting a ride or land inspired by it, having an extra service to check can save a few minutes of hunting.
So which title are you hitting play on first when the deal begins, Ice Age or Percy Jackson? Let us know in the comments what's headed to the top of your watch list.
