Not long ago, a Disney and Netflix team-up would have sounded like a bad joke. For years, Disney pulled its movies and Marvel shows off Netflix to fuel its own streaming service, and its CEO at the time compared licensing content to Netflix to handing a rival a powerful weapon.
Things have changed. The Walt Disney Company has struck a new licensing agreement that sends a big batch of its titles to Netflix over the next two years. The details here come from the What’s on Netflix report dated October 2, 2026, which cites an earlier Variety story.
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What this deal actually means?
This is a licensing deal, not a handover. The shows and films stay on Disney+ and Hulu while also appearing on Netflix, so nothing is being “taken” from Disney’s own apps.
The logic works for both sides. Netflix gets familiar, binge-ready titles, and Disney earns money from its back catalogue while promoting upcoming releases to Netflix’s huge global audience.
It also isn’t the first time. A December 2023 deal brought shows like Scandal and Black-ish to Netflix for a limited 18-month window, though both have since left. Netflix still holds longer-term rights to titles like Grey’s Anatomy and Arrested Development.
For more streaming news like this, keep an eye on the entertainment section at Technosports.
what’s coming and when in Disney?
| Title | Type | Netflix Arrival | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Jackson and the Olympians (S1-2) | Series | October 4, 2026 | Global |
| Ice Age franchise (5 films) | Movies | October 4, 2026 | Global |
| Felicity | Classic series | October 7, 2026 | US first, others later |
| Will Trent (S1-4) | Series | November 3, 2026 | Global |
| Shifting Gears (S1-2) | Sitcom | December 1, 2026 | US |
| Shifting Gears (S1-2) | Sitcom | January 7, 2027 | International |
| Tracker (S1-3) | Series | February 26, 2027 | International, excluding US |
| Soul, Elio, Raya and the Last Dragon | Animated films | Early 2027 | Global, dates vary |
| Revenge, Army Wives | Classic series | Not yet specified | Global |
| Fresh Off the Boat | Sitcom | Not yet specified | US and select regions |
| This Is Us | Series | Not yet specified | International, excluding US |
The October hype-builders: Percy Jackson and Ice Age
Two big franchises land first, and both are short-term promotional windows.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Seasons 1 and 2 arrive globally on October 4, with a three-month window. The timing is deliberate. Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on November 20, so Netflix subscribers get a few weeks to catch up first. If you’ve been meaning to start the series, this is an easy opportunity.
The Ice Age franchise
All five original films arrive globally the same day: Ice Age, The Meltdown, Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Continental Drift and Collision Course. The promotional hook is Ice Age: Boiling Point, due in theatres in February 2027. A family marathon over a long weekend makes sense here.
The TV hits headed your way
Disney is also sending over current network shows so you can binge before new seasons air.
Will Trent (Seasons 1-4) arrives globally on November 3. The crime drama returns for Season 5 on ABC in early 2027, so you’ll have time to catch up.
Shifting Gears (Seasons 1-2) lands in the US on December 1. International viewers follow on January 7, 2027. Season 3 airs on ABC in early 2027.
Tracker (Seasons 1-3) is for international viewers only. It arrives outside the US on February 26, 2027.
Pixar and Disney Animation: a surprise inclusion
Disney usually keeps its animated features behind its own paywall, so this part stands out. From early 2027, a rotating selection of Disney and Pixar films will stream globally. Confirmed so far are:
- Soul, the Oscar winner
- Elio
- Raya and the Last Dragon
Availability and launch dates will vary by region, so don’t expect everything on the same day.
Classic comfort binges
If nostalgia is your thing, Disney’s library delivers.
- Felicity arrives in the US on October 7, with international dates to follow.
- Revenge and Army Wives are coming globally.
- Fresh Off the Boat is headed to the US and select regions.
- This Is Us arrives for international viewers. US subscribers have already seen it come and go.
These are the kind of shows people tend to revisit, which makes them good background viewing for a busy week.
How to make the most of it
Licensed titles don’t stay forever, so a little planning helps:
- Watch promotional-window titles first. Percy Jackson and Ice Age have only a three-month stay.
- Check your region. Several shows are US-only or exclude the US, so your list may look different from someone else’s.
- Use “My List.” Add titles as soon as they appear so they don’t get buried.
- Follow our updates. Our latest streaming updates cover departures and date changes as they happen.
You can also read our guide to Netflix shows returning for 2026 and 2027 to see how this licensed slate fits alongside the original series.
Conclusion
This deal is a clear sign of how the streaming wars have cooled. Rivals now share content when it helps both of them, and viewers get more choice. October brings Percy Jackson and Ice Age, November adds Will Trent, and early 2027 brings Pixar. Bookmark this page, because dates and regions may change.
FAQs
Q1. Will these shows leave Disney+ or Hulu?
No. This is a licensing deal, so the titles stay on Disney’s own platforms while also appearing on Netflix.
Q2. When do Percy Jackson and Ice Age arrive on Netflix?
Both arrive globally on October 4, 2026, for a three-month window.
