Sky and Disney have inked a multi-year deal in the U.K. and Ireland.
The new agreement will see Disney+ Standard with Ads included in eligible Sky TV packages from March 2026. It means Sky customers will be able to enjoy all of the studio’s iconic stories including from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Lucasfilm, such as The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Andor.
Sky Cinema subscribers will also get exclusive access to a new Disney+ Cinema linear channel.
Chief consumer officer at Sky Sophia Ahmad said: “We’re focused on giving Sky customers the best content, in the best experience, at the best value, which is why we are delighted to be integrating the Disney+ app into Sky’s market leading technology through a single, simple subscription.”
“Together with our unrivalled entertainment offering — spanning Sky Originals and exclusives, premium sports and standout content across the best global partners — this agreement reinforces our focus on making it easier than ever for customers to enjoy the very best entertainment, all in one place.”
Karl Holmes, general manager at Disney+, added: “We’ve grown Disney+ in the U.K. into our largest market across Europe over the past six years, and Sky is the perfect partner for our next wave of growth in the U.K. and Ireland. This agreement gives millions of Sky customers a simple, seamless way to enjoy all the great stories that Disney+ offers, and opens up a substantial new audience for content creators and advertisers.”
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