Disney Licenses ‘Ice Age,’ ‘Percy Jackson’ to Netflix Starting October 4

Disney and Netflix struck an expansive licensing agreement announced October 2, bringing popular Disney films and television series to Netflix for limited windows. Starting October 4, Netflix subscribers worldwide gain access to all five ‘Ice Age’ movies and the first two seasons of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians.’ The deal reflects Disney’s strategy to monetize its 325 million-subscriber base while driving interest in upcoming theatrical and streaming releases.

What titles arrive on Netflix October 4

All five ‘Ice Age’ films debut on Netflix globally October 4 for a three-month window. These are ‘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). The first two seasons of Disney+ series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ also arrive October 4 globally for three months. Both offerings end in early January 2027.

Why Disney is licensing to its rival

Disney views Netflix’s 325 million subscribers as a revenue opportunity and a marketing channel for upcoming releases. The licensing agreement lets Disney generate income from existing content while promoting ‘Ice Age: Boiling Point,’ arriving in theaters February 5, 2027, and ‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3, premiering on Disney+ November 20.

Additional shows and films in the deal

ABC crime drama ‘Will Trent’ (Seasons 1-4) arrives November 3 globally, ahead of Season 5 on ABC in early 2027. Sitcom ‘Shifting Gears’ (Seasons 1-2) lands December 1 in the U.S. and January internationally, before Season 3 on ABC. Disney library titles including ‘Felicity,’ ‘Soul,’ ‘Elio,’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ arrive in early 2027 with varying launch dates by region. ‘Tracker’ (Seasons 1-3) streams internationally outside the U.S. starting February 26, 2027.

What this means for streaming investors

For Netflix (NFLX), the deal expands content without production costs, supporting subscriber retention. NFLX trades at $67.06, down 1.16% today, with a Meyka grade of B+ and 20 buy ratings from analysts. For Disney (DIS), licensing generates revenue from dormant assets while driving traffic to Disney+ and theaters. DIS rose 0.85% to $102.19 today with a Meyka grade of A and 16 buy ratings. Both strategies address investor concerns about content spending and subscriber growth.

Final Thoughts

Disney’s licensing deal monetizes its content library while Netflix gains premium titles without production costs. With Meyka grading both stocks as strong buys and analyst consensus bullish, the deal signals both companies are finding ways to improve profitability amid streaming competition.

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