Disney licenses Ice Age, Percy Jackson and Will Trent to Netflix

Disney Entertainment has agreed to license a group of movies and television series to Netflix, according to trade reports published October 2, 2026. The agreement brings titles from Disney+'s library, 20th Century Studios, Pixar and Disney-owned ABC to a rival streaming service, with the first titles arriving October 4.

What is moving to Netflix, and when

The first wave lands October 4: seasons 1 and 2 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' according to TVLine, and all five 'Ice Age' films ('Ice Age,' 'The Meltdown,' 'Dawn of the Dinosaurs,' 'Continental Drift' and 'Collision Course'), according to whats-on-netflix.com. 'Felicity' follows October 7. ABC's 'Will Trent' (seasons 1-4) arrives November 3, and 'Shifting Gears' (seasons 1-2) is set for December 1 in the US and January 7, 2027 internationally, per whats-on-netflix.com.

Additional library titles — 'Revenge,' 'Army Wives,' 'Fresh Off the Boat' and 'This Is Us' — are also part of the agreement, according to whats-on-netflix.com, which reported that specific arrival dates for these titles had not yet been announced. The same source reported that 'Tracker' (seasons 1-3) is set for international release on February 26, 2027, excluding the US.

Animated films 'Soul,' 'Elio' and 'Raya and the Last Dragon' are expected to reach Netflix in early 2027, per whats-on-netflix.com, though regional timing may vary.

Why some titles are only on Netflix temporarily

Several of the flagship titles are licensed on a non-exclusive, limited-time basis timed to promote upcoming Disney releases. 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' seasons 1-2 are on Netflix for a three-month window ahead of the season 3 premiere on Disney+ on November 20, according to TVLine. Similarly, the 'Ice Age' films arrive on Netflix ahead of the theatrical release of 'Ice Age: Boiling Point,' reported by multiple outlets for February 2027, with Yahoo/Men's Journal citing February 5, 2027.

During these windows, the titles remain simultaneously available on Disney+ and Hulu, mickeyblog.com reported, meaning Netflix is not gaining exclusivity — only additional reach.

What is excluded from the deal

The agreement does not extend to Disney's core franchise brands. According to whats-on-netflix.com, Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar franchise titles are excluded and remain exclusive to Disney's own platforms. Mickeyblog.com reported that the deal is limited to non-franchised Disney-branded films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar, plus select ABC and library series.

Background: a historically guarded relationship

Disney has previously kept a tight grip on licensing its content to Netflix, a rival streaming platform, since the company launched Disney+ in 2019 and pulled much of its catalog from third-party services. The new arrangement, as described by whats-on-netflix.com, represents a shift in that posture, with Disney opting to use Netflix's larger subscriber base to market titles ahead of their own platform releases rather than withholding them entirely.

What is not yet known

None of the reports reviewed included on-record statements from Disney or Netflix executives confirming deal terms, financial value, or the full list of titles and their permanence. Some titles, such as 'Revenge,' 'Army Wives,' 'Fresh Off the Boat' and 'This Is Us,' had announced licensing but no confirmed Netflix start date at the time of reporting, according to whats-on-netflix.com.