The new streaming service Disney+ is scheduled to launch in five countries this year – but unfortunately Germany is not one of them.
Disney+ is set to be a new streaming service offering film and television content from Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Television. Original films and television series based on new and existing content are planned, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, National Geographic and 20th Century Fox. The service is set to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and other streaming platforms. The subscription will cost $6.99 (€6.99 in Germany) per month and will initially include around 600 films and series.
Disney+ launch dates
Disney+ is set to debut in five countries later this year. The following dates have already been confirmed:
- United States – November 12, 2019
- Netherlands – November 12, 2019
- Canada – November 12, 2019
- Australia – November 19, 2019
- New Zealand – November 19, 2019
Dutch subscribers currently have free access to a beta version of the streaming service. This will end on November 12th and be changed to the final paid version.
When will Disney+ be released in other countries?
Disney has only announced a rough launch plan for the rest of the world so far. A lot could still change.
- Western Europe in the first half of 2020
- Eastern Europe in the first half of 2021
- Latin America in the first half of 2021
- Asia and the Pacific will receive Disney+ in 2020 and 2021
It is important to note that the media library in various countries will not be identical at launch. The reason for this is the different media laws and the exclusivity agreements that already exist. For example, French law prohibits films from being streamed directly after their first broadcast. Accordingly, a title must remain dormant for three years after its premiere before it can be shown on a streaming service. (Photo by David Peperkamp / Bigstockphoto)
